Michael D. Begey

Michael Begey concentrates his practice in the areas of product liability, commercial and class action litigation. Representing clients in the aviation, automotive, industrial product and medical device industries.

Michael defends automotive clients in cases involving components and systems including seat belts and occupant restraints, airbags, door latch, window glazing, padding, suspension systems, seat backs, and roofs. He also has experience in the defense of crashworthiness, handling and stability, fuel-fed fire, cargo retention, and toxic tort allegations. He also represents motorcycle helmet manufacturers against claims of product defect and aviation clients against claims involving engine design.

Michael has significant experience in defending nationwide class actions involving claims of product defect, fraud, Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices and breach of warranty. Michael’s product liability also includes the representation of manufacturers of industrial products including transformer components, as well as consumer products including blenders and televisions. Additionally, he represents medical device manufacturers in litigation alleging product defectiveness as well as non-compliance with applicable FDA regulations.

He also devotes a significant part of his time to the representation of clients involved in commercial litigation. He represents clients in diverse areas such as franchise disputes, product purchase agreement disputes, and financial and contractual matters.

  • Education

    University of Pittsburgh School of Law - J.D., magna cum laude , 1997
    • University of Pittsburgh Law Review, Managing Editor
    • Order of the Coif
    University of Central Florida - B.A., Political Science, summa cum laude , 1993
  • Bar Admissions

    • Florida (1997)
  • Court Admissions

    • U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
    • U.S. District Courts of Florida (Northern, Middle, Southern)
  • Professional & Civic Activities

    • The Florida Bar
    • American Bar Association
    • Orange County Bar Association, including Young Lawyers Section
    • Florida Defense Lawyers Association
    • Defense Research Institute
 
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