Michael A. Cassel

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Background:

Mr. Cassel is the managing partner and co-founder of Cassel & Cassel, P.A.  He began his career defending insurance carriers in both State and Federal Court where he focused on first and third-party commercial and residential insurance claims with a focus on coverage, liability, and bad faith issues.  He has instructed courses on claims adjustment practices as well as deposition skills for insurance adjusters, corporate representatives, and expert witnesses.  The knowledge and experience obtained in defending and instructing insurance companies has been invaluable in Mr. Cassel’s representation of policyholders.
 
Bar Admissions:

• Florida
• U.S District Court, Southern District of Florida
• U.S District Court, Middle District of Florida

 
Education:

• J.D., Florida International University College of Law
• B.A., Muhlenberg College

Memberships:

• Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters

Licenses and Certifications:

• Approved Instructor – Adjuster Law, Policy, and Ethics

 
Awards and Recognitions:

• 2017-2018 Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers Magazine 
• AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell 

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Blogs and Publications:

• Hicks v. American Integrity: Ambiguities in the Constant Repeated Seepage Exclusion - February 2018
• De La Rosa v. Florida Peninsula: Overcoming the Presumption of Prejudice caused by Failure to provide Prompt Notice - May 2018
• Tracey v. People's Trust: The Scope of Appraisal in Partially Denied Claims - July 2018