Michael J. Pike

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Michael J. Pike: Attorney with Pike & Lustig, LLP
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Biography

Michael J. Pike Biography

Attorney Mike Pike “Pike” is the Managing Partner of Pike & Lustig, LLP- Turnpike Law®. Before opening his own law firm, Pike spent several years practicing law as an associate and partner at some of Florida's most prestigious firms. He has been practicing law for more than 10 years. Pike has secured numerous verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients within the areas of personal injury, auto accidents, highway accidents, wrongful death, insurance litigation, business litigation, sexual battery & assault and RICO. Pike is a State and Federal Court practitioner, having handled several cases in the United States District Courts involving complex business disputes.

Pike is a former clerk of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and has also worked with the State Attorney's Office. He is admitted to practice in Florida and U.S. District Courts – Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. Pike received his bachelor's degree from the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, and J.D. with honors from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law. In addition to serving as president of the Law School's prestigious trial team, he co-authored an article titled, “Cyber Gossip or Securities Fraud: Some First Amendment Guidance in Drawing the Line,” which had the distinct privilege of being published in www.wallstreetlawyer.com.

He is a member of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, the Florida Justice Association and is a past president of the Palm Beach County Justice Association. Pike has received numerous accolades and awards including “Top Up and Comer” by the South Florida Legal Guide, “Up & Comers” by South Florida Business Journal; “Legal Elite” by Florida Trend magazine; a “Rising Star” and “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers magazine; and a “Person On The Move” numerous times by both the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and Palm Beach Post. Pike is also very active within the community and involved with numerous organizations, including service as a Board member of SOS Children's Village. He is also an avid fisherman and a member of Florida's CrossFit community.
Practice Areas

Personal Injury (auto accidents, highway accidents, trucking accidents, slips and falls)
Wrongful Death
Business Litigation
Insurance Litigation (Insurance Bad Faith)
Sexual Assault & Battery – Civil Plaintiff & Defense
Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) – State and Federal

Admissions

The Florida Bar, 2002
U.S. District Court, Southern and Middle Districts of Florida
Education: University of Florida, J.D.; University of Florida, B.A.

Awards and Honors

South Florida Legal Guide – Top Up & Comer Attorney
Super Lawyers magazine – “Rising Star” (2009-2013) and “Super Lawyer” (2013)
Florida Trend magazine – Florida Legal Elite
South Florida Business Journal – “Up & Comers”
2014 Super Lawyers
2014 Esteemed Lawyers of America

Published Works

Co-Author: “Cyber Gossip or Securities Fraud: Some First Amendment Guidance in Drawing the Line”: www.wallstreetlawyer.com
“The Trouble with Offers of Judgment-Proposals for Settlement,” 2009 article, Palm Beach County Justice Association Briefings.
“Forum Selection Clauses,” 2010 article, Palm Beach County Justice Association 2010 Briefings
“Interpreting Biomechanical Engineers & Their Reports – Or Trying to,” 2011 article, Palm Beach County Justice Association Briefings.

Professional Associations and Leadership Activities

Florida Justice Association – Member
Florida Justice Association – Board of Directors, Local Trial Lawyer Association Representative
Palm Beach County Bar Association – Member
Palm Beach County Justice Association – Executive Board Member, Treasurer and President
Palm Beach County Justice Association – Chair Annual Fishing Tournament
The Florida Bar – Member Codes & Rules of Evidence Committee and Grievance Committee

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Areas of Practice (97)

  • Auto and Trucking Accidents
  • Complex Commercial and Business Litigation
  • Insurance Litigation
  • Arbitration
  • Business
  • Civil Litigation
  • Civil Trial
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Constitutional
  • Construction
  • Contracts
  • Insurance
  • Personal Injury
  • Product Liability
  • Trial
  • Accidents
  • Animal Attacks
  • Aquatic Injuries
  • Automobile Accidents
  • Automobile Negligence
  • Bicycle Accidents
  • Boating Accidents
  • Bodily Injury
  • Brain Injury
  • Brand Management
  • Breach of Contract
  • Bus Accidents
  • Business Litigation
  • Catastrophic Injury
  • Civil RICO
  • Commercial Arbitration
  • Commercial Bad Faith
  • Commercial Contracts
  • Commercial Fraud
  • Commercial Law
  • Commercial Torts
  • Commercial Transactions
  • Complex and Multi-District Litigation
  • Complex Commercial Litigation
  • Complex Litigation
  • Contract Fraud
  • Contract Litigation
  • Corporate Dissolutions
  • Corporate Litigation
  • Corporate Partnerships
  • Cumulative Trauma
  • Defense Litigation
  • Dog Bites
  • E-Discovery
  • Electrical Injury
  • Electromagnetic Field Litigation
  • Family Corporations
  • Federal Civil Litigation
  • Federal Litigation
  • Fraternity Hazing
  • Head Injury
  • Hostile Takeovers
  • Incorporation
  • Intellectual Property
  • Intellectual Property Arbitration
  • Intellectual Property Enforcement
  • Intellectual Property Infringement
  • Intellectual Property Procurement
  • Intellectual Property Rights
  • International Commercial Arbitration
  • International Commercial Contracts
  • International Commercial Law
  • International Contracts
  • International Intellectual Property
  • International Litigation
  • Internet Intellectual Property
  • Litigation
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Neurolaw
  • Pedestrian Injuries
  • Personal Injury Appeals
  • Personal Injury Arbitration
  • Plaintiffs Personal Injury
  • Power Line Contact Injury
  • Proxy Contests
  • Psychological Injury
  • Public Corporations
  • Railroad Law
  • RICO
  • S Corporations
  • School Bus Accidents
  • Severe Burns
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Slip and Fall
  • Spinal Injury
  • Takeovers
  • Tourist Injuries
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Trial Practice
  • U.S. Supreme Court Litigation
  • Wrongful Death
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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Florida, B.A.
Law School Attended:
University of Florida, J.D.
Year of First Admission:
2002
Admission:
2003, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida; 2018, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; 2003, United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida; 2002, Florida; 2002, U.S. District Court, Southern and Middle Districts of Florida
Memberships:
Palm Beach County Bar Association; The Florida Bar; Florida Justice Association.
ISLN:
917068667
Hobbies & interests:
Crossfit

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Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (25 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/23/12 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/15/12 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/09/12 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 03/07/12 in Litigation

    I have known Mr. Pike for many years and he is one of the highest caliber, in both legal knowledge and ability and ethics, that I know.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/07/12 in Business Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/07/12 in Commercial Litigation

    Extremely good and agressive litigator. A quick study/learner regardless of underlying substanative area of law.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/07/12 in Land Use Permitting

    Excellent agressive litigator and a quick study/learner.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/07/12 in Litigation

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/15/12 in Business Litigation

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/23/12 in Litigation

    Solid up and coming litigator in Palm Beach area. His knowledge and experience are only qualified by the fact that he hasn't been practicing that long.

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Michael pike and his staff have handled my matters with success over the years. I would unequivocally recommend this firm and Michael Pike! His team takes the time necessary to research and apply th...

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