Michael J. Babboni - St. Petersburg, FL
Attorney at Goldman Babboni Fernandez Murphy & Walsh
Lawyers in St. Petersburg, FL
6446 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, FL 33707
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Updated: 03/16/2026
Attorney Information
Overview
Education
Attorney Michael J. Babboni graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1984 with a Bachelor of the Arts in Political Science. In 1987, he graduated from Stetson University College of Law with a Juris Doctor degree.
Experience
Since October of 1987, Babboni has practiced civil and criminal litigation in St. Petersburg, Florida. He has been lead counsel in jury trials from Pasco County to Sarasota County on the West Coast of Florida, and from Sanford south to Sebring in Central Florida. Michael J. Babboni has also litigated extensively before the Second District of Appeals, winning reversals on several important appellate decisions.
Michael J. Babboni has successfully argued before the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta, Georgia, in the case of Louis Elam vs. Railroad Retirement Board. This case established new guidelines for how the Federal Government determines a permanent disability for a federal employee.
Activities, Associations and Awards
Mr. Babboni was selected by the St. Petersburg City Council as a charter member of the city's Nuisance Abatement Board, which has served as a model for other large municipalities throughout the state of Florida. Mr. Babboni also served on the City of St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce Baseball Committee, which helped attract a major league baseball team to the City. In 1997, Mr. Babboni was certified by the Supreme Court of Florida as a Circuit Court Mediator. In 2006, Mr. Babboni was certified by the National Football League as a Player Representative, Contract Advisor and Agent. He currently represents several NFL players. In 2014, Mr. Babboni was named to the Mayor's Stadium Task Force to help evaluate the economic impact and viable options for building a new baseball stadium in St. Petersburg. Mr. Babboni is a member of the Florida Justice Association and the St. Petersburg Bar Association. He has appeared on multiple local newscasts to offer commentary on important legal issues and stories, in addition to being interviewed on several occasions for stories relating to cases he was involved in.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Certified by the National Football League as a Player Representative, Contract Advisor and Agent, 2006
Education
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Legal Education
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Stetson University College of Law,
Gulfport/St. Petersburg,
Florida, 1987
J.D.
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Stetson University College of Law,
Gulfport/St. Petersburg,
Florida, 1987
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Non Legal Education
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University of Wisconsin,
Wisconsin, 1984
B.A.
Major: Political Science
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University of Wisconsin,
Wisconsin, 1984
Pro Bono Activities
- Registered Player Representative, National Football League
Representative Cases
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Louis Elam vs. Railroad Retirement Board
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1987
Specialties and Certifications
- Circuit Court Mediator, Supreme Court of Florida, 1997
Other Affiliations
- St. Petersburg City Council (Charter Member, City's Nuisance Abatement Board)
- St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce Committee
- American Association For Justice (Member)
- Florida Justice Association (Member)
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum (Member)
- Manasota Trial Lawyers Board (Member)
- St. Petersburg Bar Association (Member)
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Contact
6446 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33707
Phone: 727-381-9200
Fax: 727-381-9203
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