Michael C. McLaughlin - Tampa, FL
Attorney at Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore
Personal Injury Lawyers in Tampa, FL
601 Bayshore Blvd. Suite 910 Tampa, FL 33606
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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27
Years
Experience
Tampa Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Maritime
- Auto Accident
- Product Liability
Attorney Information
Overview
Michael joined Wagner McLaughlin in 2001 and rapidly became one of the partners of the practice. While earning his J.D. at Florida State University, he held a staff position with the Florida State Senate and researched legal issues for a Civil Division judge in the Thirteenth Circuit in Hillsborough County. During his last year of law school, Michael served as a legislative aide for the Florida Legislative Office of the American Association of Retired Persons. By the time he started practicing law in 1999, Michael McLaughlin had already gained valuable insight into both the judicial system and the rights of individual citizens.
After being admitted to The Florida Bar, Michael spent two years serving Hillsborough County as an Assistant State Attorney, where he represented the State of Florida as a prosecutor. He served as the lead attorney in over 35 jury trials and more than 200 bench trials. In all, he was responsible for handling successful prosecutions against thousands of criminals.
Thanks to his time with the State Attorney's office, Michael has gained more trial experience than most attorneys achieve in a lifetime of practicing law. Since insurance companies are increasingly opting to take claims to trial rather than settle, Michael's trial experience has proven to be invaluable.
At Wagner McLaughlin, he represents clients in a full range of personal injury and wrongful death actions, including maritime, auto accident and product liability matters.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Michael C. McLaughlin
Included on the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Florida State University College of Law,
Tallahassee,
Florida, 1999
J.D.
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Florida State University College of Law,
Tallahassee,
Florida, 1999
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Non Legal Education
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Florida State University,
Tallahassee,
Florida, 1995
B.S.
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Florida State University,
Tallahassee,
Florida, 1995
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Florida State Senate, Staff
- Civil Division judge in the Thirteenth Circuit in Hillsborough County
- Florida Legislative Office of the American Association of Retired Persons, Legislative Aide
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1999
Other Affiliations
- American Association for Justice (Member)
- Florida Justice Association (Eagle Member)
- Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- Hillsborough County Bar Association (Member)
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Contact
601 Bayshore Blvd.
Suite 910
Tampa, FL 33606
Phone: 813-225-4000
Fax: 813-225-4010
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.wagnerlaw.com/
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