Practice Areas
Industries
Education
- J.D., With Honors, University of Florida Levin College of Law, 1976
- B.A., Florida State University, 1969
Bar Admissions
Court Admissions
- FLorida State Courts
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
Distinctions
AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
The Best Lawyers in America, 2006-2008
Certified Mediator, Florida Supreme Court
Certified Mediator, U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1996
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine, 2004-2007; ranked in the top 2% of practicing Florida Bar Members
Florida Super Lawyers, 2006-2007; listed as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in 2007
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Suite 2200
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
F (904) 562-1747
Quick Look
Michael J. Dewberry practices in commercial litigation, including all types of business litigation and dispute resolution, disputes involving contracts, real property, insurance, healthcare operations and litigation, peer review and credentialing, risk management and employment issues, and professional licensing and discipline. Mr. Dewberry also handles employment litigation, including discrimination, sexual harassment, wage and hour, employment contract and non-competes and other restrictive covenants.
Co-Chair: Health Care Industry Team
Representative Experience
- Hedrick Dewberry Regan & Durant P.A., Jacksonville, FL
Founder and Managing Partner, 1994-2005 - Rogers Towers Bailey Jones & Gay, P.A., Jacksonville, FL
Partner, 1983-1994; Chairman, Healthcare Department
Associate, 1977-1982 - The Travelers Corporation, Miami, FL
Assistant Manager, Surety Division, 1970-1974 - University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
Adjunct Professor of Healthcare Law, 1992-1994 - Florida Georgia Blood Alliance, Jacksonville, FL
Acting President and CEO, 1991
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association: Health Care Law Section; Litigation Section; Employment Law Section; Dispute Resolution Section
- American Health Lawyers Association: Dispute Resolver Panel Member
- The Chester Bedell American Inn of Court: Master
- Jacksonville Bar Association: President, 1989-1990; Board of Governors, 1984-1989
Community Involvement
- Florida Georgia Blood Alliance: Honorary Director, Board of Directors, 1985-1995; Chairman of the Board, 1990-1994; Outside General Counsel, 1978-present
