Michael G. Kissner Jr. - Vero Beach, FL
Attorney at Block & Scarpa
Civil Litigation Lawyers in Vero Beach, FL
601 21st Street Suite 401 Vero Beach, FL 32960
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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17
Years
Experience
Vero Beach Civil Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Probate & Trust Litigation
- Construction Litigation
- Business Disputes
- Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
- Circuit, Civil & Family Mediation
Attorney Information
Overview
Michael G. Kissner Jr. is the partner in charge of the Civil Litigation department at Block & Scarpa, specializing in commercial, probate and trust, construction, real estate, and business litigation. Admitted to practice in all Florida state trial courts, as well as the Middle and Southern Federal District Courts of Florida, Mr. Kissner represents a diverse client base, including local businesses, individuals, governmental entities, and large corporations.
A lifelong resident of Vero Beach and a fourth-generation local, Mr. Kissner earned his undergraduate degree from Princeton University, where he also played football. He continued his education at Florida State University College of Law, where he received a book award for outstanding academic performance. After earning his law degree, he returned to Vero Beach to practice with two prominent local litigation firms before joining Block & Scarpa.
Dedicated to his community, Mr. Kissner is actively involved in various local organizations and has held numerous leadership roles. He is a former Chairman of the Indian River Chamber of Commerce Board and currently serves on its executive committee. He has also served as Past-President of the Rotary Club of Vero Beach Oceanside and the Indian River County Bar Association. Additionally, he has been a Director for the Indian River County Foundation for the Elderly and served on the Board of Directors for Main Street Vero Beach. He is a member of the First Baptist Church of Vero Beach and the Princeton Club of Vero Beach.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Young Professional of the Year - IRC Chamber of Commerce, 2015 - Present
Other Sources of Feedback About Michael G. Kissner Jr.
Included on the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Florida State University College of Law,
Tallahassee,
Florida, 2008
Juris Doctor
Honors: Received a Book Award for Achieving the Highest Grade in his Torts Class
Major: Law
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Florida State University College of Law,
Tallahassee,
Florida, 2008
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Non Legal Education
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Princeton University,
Princeton,
New Jersey, 2003
B.A.-Bachelor
Honors: The University Cottage Club, Member
Major: History -
Vero Beach High School, 1999
Honors: Academic And Athletic Achievements
Honors: Student Government, Leader
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Princeton University,
Princeton,
New Jersey, 2003
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Collins Brown Barkett, Chartered, Partner
- Vocelle & Berg, LLP, Associate, 2008 - 2014
Languages
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English (Primary)
Pro Bono Activities
- President - Elect, Rotary Club of Vero Beach Oceanside
- Board Member and Treasurer, Princeton Club of Vero Beach
- Board of the Indian River Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Network
- Member, Indian River County Foundation for the Elderly
- Board of the Main Street Vero Beach
- First Baptist Church of Vero Beach, Member
Representative Cases
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Brown v. City of Vero Beach, 64 So. 3d 172(Fla. 4th DCA 2011)
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Waptrick v. Veteran's Council of Indian River County, Inc. 123 Sd. 3d 622 (Fla. 4th DCA 2013).
Bar Admissions
- Florida
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
Other Affiliations
- Indian River County Bar Association, 2015 - Present (Board Member)
- Indian River County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, 2012 - 2013 (Chair)
- Indian River County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division (Past President)
- Indian River County Foundation for the Elderly
- Princeton Club of Vero Beach
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Contact
601 21st Street
Suite 401
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Phone: 772-794-1918
Fax: 772-567-4477
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.blockscarpa.com
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Evening and weekends upon request.
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