Michael B. Brehne - Altamonte Springs, FL
Attorney at The Law Offices of Michael B. Brehne, P.A.
Auto Accident Lawyers in Altamonte Springs, FL
230 N Westmonte Drive Suite 1000 Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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29
Years
Experience
Altamonte Springs Auto Accident Lawyer
Updated: 04/24/2026
Areas of Practice
- Auto Accident
- Motorcycle Accident
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Catastrophic Injury
- Dog Bites
- Medical Malpractice
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Premises Liability
- Insurance Litigation
- Auto Insurance Litigation
- Homeowner / Renter Insurance Litigation
- Fire Loss Litigation
- Flood Damage Litigation
- Hail & Wind Damage Litigation
- Hurricane Damage Litigation
- Life Insurance Litigation
- Disability Insurance Litigation
- Commercial Insurance Litigation
- Sinkhole Insurance Litigation
- Family Law
- Commercial Law
- Workers' Compensation
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Michael Brehne is a 19-year resident of Florida hailing from East Brunswick, NJ. He is a graduate of the University of Florida and has served this community as a police officer in several capacities. Mr. Brehne began his law enforcement career as a sworn Auxiliary State Trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol while attending the University of Florida. He was primarily assigned to road patrol duties, but served on several special duty assignments such as narcotics interdiction and fugitive apprehension squads that included a canine.
Upon graduation, Mr. Brehne sought full time employment with the Orlando, Florida Police Department where he graduated first in his academy class. Mr. Brehne's first assignment was in road patrol where he received numerous citations and commendations for bravery and for reducing crime within his district. He served as a senior field training officer for new academy graduates and he was a member of the Emergency Response Team and a firearms instructor. After three years, Mr. Brehne was promoted to Detective where he served as an investigator in the Drug Enforcement Division.
In 1994, Mr. Brehne began his legal studies at Mercer University School of Law in Macon, GA. By the end of his first year, Mr. Brehne was selected as a Moot Court team member and competed in national moot court competitions. In addition, Mr. Brehne was selected as a member of the Mercer Law Review and was awarded an academic scholarship in his third year of law school. He graduated in May of 1997, in the top 17th out of a class of 141.
Mr. Brehne is admitted to the Florida Bar and was admitted to the Federal Bar in the Middle District of Florida. He is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, Seminole County Bar, American Association for Justice and the Florida Justice Association formally the Association of Florida Trial Lawyers. He is a civil justice attorney who has litigated hundreds of personal injury, insurance, workers' compensation, false arrest and police misconduct cases.
Mr. Brehne, with a background in law enforcement and a distinguished career as an attorney, is known for his strong sense of justice. He combines his assertive courtroom presence with a compassionate advocacy for his clients. His office actively engages in community support, notably through the Ribbon Rider's Pink Elves program, which aids women battling breast cancer. Additionally, Brehne has been a significant supporter of youth initiatives, being the first private donor to the Nope to Dope Program by the Altamonte Springs police department, providing funding and essential media equipment. Furthermore, he sponsors scholarships for high school JROTC members and student-athletes.
Mr. Brehne has two children. They live in Apopka. Mr. Brehne was an adjunct professor at Florida Metropolitan University in Orlando where he lectured on Legal Writing, Business Law and Criminology. He enjoys the beach, exercising and Florida Gator Football.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Selected to Florida Super Lawyers - Michael B. Brehne - 2020 and 2021
- America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys - 2021
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Top 10 Best of the Best Attorneys
Other Sources of Feedback About Michael B. Brehne
Included on the 2026Florida Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law,
Macon,
Georgia, 1997
J.D.
Honors: Mercer Moot Court Board, National Competitor
Honors: Mercer Academic Scholarship, Winner
Law Review: Mercer University Law Review, Member
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Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law,
Macon,
Georgia, 1997
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Non Legal Education
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University of Florida,
Gainesville,
Florida, 1989
B.A.
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University of Florida,
Gainesville,
Florida, 1989
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Florida Metropolitan University, Legal Studies Department, Adjunct Professor
Languages
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Spanish
Classes and Seminars
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Mr. Brehne attended a conference Legislative and Case Law Updates for Family Lawyers in February 2009
- Mr. Brehne attended a conference on Collection Law Practice in February 2009
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1997
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2012
- Supreme Court of Florida, 1997
Other Affiliations
- Orange County Bar Association (Member)
- Seminole County Bar Association (Member)
- American Bar Association (Member)
- The Florida Bar (Member)
- Association of Florida Trial Lawyers (Member)
- Eagle Member of the Association of Trial Lawyers (Member)
- American Association for Justice (Past Member)
- All Lines Insurance Adjuster License
- Florida Justice Association (Eagle Member)
- Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Michael B. Brehne
Highlights
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0.5 Value
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0.5 Quality of Service
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0.5 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2016-2022After a significant water leak from the upstairs condo, my family hired the Law Offices of Michael B. Brehne, P.A. on May 16, 2016 to represent my elderly mother-in-law. The case's first lawyer was totally ineffective. From May 2016 to August 2017, nothing got accomplished and no updates provided despite repeated requests. In June 2017, frustrated by the lack of information, I emailed Mr. Brehne. I wrote about my discussions with his lawyer and the lack of progress. I received a call from him the next day, defending his firm's work on this case and warning me that he can drop me as a client. After much debate, we came to an agreement that he will delegate the matter to another lawyer. After the second lawyer took over, my case seemed to get the attention it deserved for two months, but then it all fell apart. I asked for updates again and got none, or responses that seemed to be a copy and paste of the previous message. From May 2016 to July 2020!!! Nothing significant happened until the current lawyer hired his third paralegal in July 2020. When I requested an update, the paralegal responded promptly, even if the information was not what I desired due to the lawyer's lack of work. When you hire a lawyer, you expect to be represented by someone knowledgeable about the law. In September 2020, we finally had a mediation with the defendants. Because he couldn't join the Zoom meeting using his computer, I had to use my own personal computer to start the mediation. He did not explain to the defendants why the action was brought and why XX damages were sought. His only comment is that we seek XX in monetary damages. During the mediation he seemed completely disoriented and unprepared. We came to an agreement with one of the defendants, at his recommendation. This is when you think your lawyer has your back. That was not the case. After a few months, I discovered that the settlement had thousands of dollars left in it. It also contained no work declaration, leaving the amount of work (Repairs) to the defendant. Months passed after the settlement, with little work done and no help from the lawyer. No resolution to the lawsuit for another year because the work (Repairs) were not completed correctly and the other defendant is not held accountable. On August 2021, I am notified that my attorney resign and Michael B. Brehne will take over. After all this time and no resolution, you would expect a phone call or email from the new lawyer (Michael B. Brehne), but we got neither. Another mediation with Michael on December 10, 2021 was conducted and I told Michael before the meeting how his office treated me and why I think he should lower his fees. In his opinion, I shouldn't ask for a fee reduction because his firm did an excellent job representing me. Michael's remarks worried me. He asked why a work statement wasn't included in the initial settlement and why the defendant wasn't sued for lost use. I was puzzled, as his firm had suggested we settle. He was dissatisfied with the settlement's handling. I believe he arrived unprepared because he was unaware we had settled with one of the defendants. From December 10, 2021 to January 2022, I was repeatedly asked how much I would concede to avoid going to court. Remember that his firm refused to negotiate a fee reduction. So I had to make all necessary concessions to spare my 89-year-old wheelchair-bound mother-in-law the agony of deposition and trial. His firm wasn’t concerned about my 89-year-old mother-in-law, only their entire fee. IN MY OPINION, I WOULD NOT HIRE THIS FIRM, AS THEY CARE NOTHING ABOUT THE CLIENTS. THIS FIRM TOOK NEARLY SIX YEARS TO REACH AN ENTIRELY UNSATISFIABLE CONCLUSION. THE WORST LAW FIRM WITH WHICH I HAVE EVER COME IN CONTACT, AND I WOULD STRONGLY NOT RECOMMEND THEM. AVOID MICHAEL B. BREHNE, P.A. AT ALL COSTS!!!!
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230 N Westmonte Drive
Suite 1000
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Phone: 407-792-0632
Fax: 407-645-2317
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