Michael J. Valen has devoted his entire legal career to the practice of plaintiff’s personal injury law and has acted as lead counsel in jury trials throughout the State of Florida. He has years of successful experience helping injured victims throughout Florida obtain full, fair compensation for the damages they suffer because of other people’s negligence.
Michael is a graduate of the University of Florida College of Law, where he received a scholarship during his third year and was published in the Law Review. He also worked as an intern for the House Committee on Commerce of the Florida Legislature and assisted in drafting legislation involving injury law.
Prior to attending law school, Michael proudly served as an officer in the United States Navy. He flew F-14 Tomcats in Fighter Squadron Fourteen embarked aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. John F. Kennedy.
Michael is an Eagle Member of the Florida Justice Association and an active member of the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association. He is a member in good standing of the Florida Bar Association and is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
We are fortunate to have Michael at the Dennis Hernandez law firm. His wealth of experience, legal acumen, and commitment to fighting for justice for our injured clients make him a valued member of our legal team.
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