J. Michael Lindell, the senior partner at Lindell Farson
& Zebouni, P.A., is a native of Jacksonville, Florida. He earned his
Bachelor of Arts Degree (English and Economics) from the University of North
Carolina, Chapel Hill, in 1975, and later received his Juris Doctor degree with
Honors from the University of Florida in 1978. His legal journey began in civil
trial law at the prestigious Jacksonville firm of Ulmer, Murchison, Ashby &
Ball, where he initiated his career.
In 1987, Mr. Lindell founded Lindell Farson & Zebouni,
P.A., and has since dedicated his practice to the Jacksonville community.
Notably, he achieved the distinction of being one of the first Jacksonville
attorneys to attain Florida Bar Board Certification as a Civil Trial Lawyer in
1985, maintaining this status ever since. Additionally, when Board
Certification for business litigation was established in 1996, he swiftly
secured that recognition as well.
Throughout his esteemed career, J. Michael Lindell has
contributed to legal education as an Adjunct Professor at the Florida Coastal
School of Law (Corporate Governance) and Florida State College (Business Law).
His involvement extends beyond the classroom, having served as Chairman of the
Jacksonville Bar Association committee on Corporate, Banking, and Business Law
(2000-2005) and as Chairman of the Fourth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee
(1992).
Peer recognition is evident in his longstanding
"AV" rating by Martindale Hubbell, spanning over two decades, and his
selection as one of Florida's "Super Lawyers" in Business Litigation
from 2008 to 2011 and 2014 to 2021. Beyond professional achievements, Mr.
Lindell has been actively engaged in community service, with roles such as
board member and president of the local Christian Legal Society chapter,
involvement in various community organizations, and leadership roles in
educational and charitable initiatives.
His commitment to pro bono work is demonstrated by his
inclusion in the Pro Bono Panel of Jacksonville Area Legal Aid. In addition to
his legal pursuits, J. Michael Lindell is a family man, having been married to
Deborah Reynolds since February 1981 and raising four children. His dedication
to legal excellence, education, and community service exemplifies a
distinguished career in law.
(Board Certified, Civil Trial Lawyer, Business Litigation Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education)
Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely
respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.
