North Tampa Bar Association Monthly CLE Luncheon - November 2022

This Month's Speaker: 

MIKE HANCOCK

will be speaking on the topic of:

"Florida is a No-Fault State.

What Does That Mean for You?"

1 CLE Credit (General)

Mike Hancock will cover the following in his presentation:

• The purpose and history of Florida's No-Fault PIP laws
• PIP required coverages
• "The Grand Bargain" of PIP in 1972 is no longer a bargain at all in 2022.  The continued erosion of PIP benefits for the average consumer.
• 14 Day Rule - How to throw away $10,000 in PIP benefits
• Emergency medical condition issues - Beware, you PIP benefits can be reduced from $10,000 to $2,500
• Independent medical examinations - a further attempt by your insurer to cut off your PIP benefits
• Examinations under oath
• Florida's No-fault law - Where we are now and where we are going

SPEAKER'S BIOGRAPHY:

Education

• South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas Juris Doctor – 1987

• University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – 1983

Mr. Hancock received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida in 1983 and his law degree from South Texas College of Law in 1987. Michael is a second-generation native of Tampa. He is a graduate of Jesuit high school. In his free time, Michael enjoys outdoor sports with his family and friends such as golf, fishing, water skiing and wakeboarding, and mountain biking.

Bar Admissions

• Florida, 1991

• Texas, 1988

• U. S. District Court, Middle District Of Florida

Mike’s honors include:

• “AV – Preeminent” rating by Martindale-Hubbell

• Best Lawyers 2021 by U.S. News & World Report

• “Superb” 10.0 rating by Avvo

• Membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum

• Named one of Florida’s Super Lawyers

• Named as one of Tampa’s Top Rated Lawyers

After several years handling claims for the insurance industry, Mr. Hancock founded Hancock Injury Attorneys in 1996 with a clear understanding of the insurance industry and how to obtain the best results for his clients. Mr. Hancock graduated from the University of Florida and South Texas College of Law. Mr. Hancock is a second generation Tampa native. Among other charitable organizations for which he volunteers, Mr. Hancock serves on the Board of Directors of the North Tampa Bar Association and has been elected as President for the past two years.

Mike Hancock is also proud of membership in the following legal and business associations:

• Florida Justice Association

• Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association

• Hillsborough County Bar Association

• Carrollwood Bar Association (Board of Directors 2011-2015, President 2016-2017, 2017-2018)

• Carrollwood Area Business Association

Mr. Hancock has also given back to his community by volunteering his personal time and legal experience to the following nonprofit organizations:

• Carrollwood Civic Association – Board of Directors, legal counsel, 2006-2016

• North Tampa Bar Association – Board of Directors, President

• Trinity School For Children (a Hillsborough County charter school) – Board of Directors 2009-2011

• University of Florida, Lake Watch – volunteer (Lake Carroll)

Pro Bono Activities

• Carrollwood Civic Association – Legal Counsel, 2006 – 2017

• Trinity School for Children – PPA and Board of Directors, 2005 – 2011

• North Tampa Bar Association – Board of Directors, 2011 – present

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Super Lawyers of Florida, 2011 – present

• Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 2005 – present

• AV-Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell, 2002 – present

• Tampa’s Top Rated Lawyers, 2012 – present

• Florida Certified Circuit Court Mediator, 2002 – present

• North Tampa Bar Association, President 2016-present

• Carrollwood Area Business Association, 2010 – present

• Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association, 2000 – present

• Hillsborough County Bar Association, 1991 – present

• The Order of Barristers, 1987 – present

• North Tampa Bar Association, Member, 2007 – present

• North Tampa Bar Association, Board of Directors, 2011 – 2015

• Florida Justice Association, 1996 – present

• Trinity School for Children, Board of Directors, 2009 – 2011

• Trinity School for Children, PPA, 2005 – 2007

• Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 1994 – 2006

• American Bar Association, 1988 – 2006

• America’s Top 100 Attorneys- Florida, 2016

• Fastest Growing Law Firm- Law Firm 500, 2016

• Top 100 Trial Lawyers- National Trial Lawyers Association, 2015

• Lead Counsel Rated- Law Info, 2013