Mike Hancock has excelled in personal injury law for over 35 years. After several years defending the insurance industry, including companies such as Allstate, State Farm, Geico, & Fortune 500 companies, Mike gained insider secrets and learned the inner workings of how insurance companies defend and evaluate personal injury claims.
With a clear understanding of the insurance industry and how to obtain the ultimate results for his clients, Mike founded Hancock Injury Attorneys in 1996. Mike has earned, among other honors, an “AV-Preeminent” rating by Martindale-Hubbell, a “Superb” 10.0 rating by Avvo, an “A+” rating from Better Business Bureau, membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, being named one of Florida’s SuperLawyers, and one of Tampa’s Top Rated Lawyers. In 2016, Hancock Injury Attorneys was named 54th of the top 500 fastest-growing law firms in the United States.
A second-generation Tampa native, Mike is also active in our local community, including serving two terms as President of the North Tampa Bar Association. Hancock Injury Attorneys serves clients in Tampa and throughout Florida, helping personal injury victims and their families get their lives back after all kinds of accidents, including auto accidents, truck accidents, slip and fall injury cases, and wrongful death tragedies.
As exceptional Tampa personal injury lawyers, Hancock Injury Attorneys provides powerful yet personalized service, exceeding our clients’ expectations to recover the compensation they deserve.
Mike’s Honors Include:
- “AV – Preeminent” rating by Martindale-Hubbell
- Best Lawyers 2021 by U.S. News & World Report
- “Superb” 10.0 rating by Avvo
- Membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Named one of Florida’s Super Lawyers
- Named as one of Tampa’s Top Rated Lawyers
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LEGAL EXPERTISE
Mike Hancock Frequently Lectures to other Florida Attorneys, Legal Professionals, And Insurance Adjusters
Throughout his legal career, Mr. Hancock has lectured to other Florida attorneys, legal professionals, and insurance adjusters about handling and litigating every aspect of personal injury cases, motor vehicle accident cases, and dog bite claims. Some of the more recent continuing legal education seminars he has lectured at include the following:
- NBI “Plaintiff’s Personal Injury From Start to Finish: Understanding the Law of Damages”
- NBI Judicial Forum Moderator, “As Judges See It: Top Mistakes Attorneys Make in Civil Litigation”
- Auto Injury Litigation from Start to Finish
- Case Intake, Pre-Suit Investigation In Motor Vehicle Accident Litigation
- Discovery Techniques For Personal Injury Litigation
- Automobile Cases, from Start to Finish
- A Practical Refresher On Litigating The Florida Auto Injury Case
- Trying The Automobile Case In Florida
Mike Hancock Is a Proud Of Member In The Following Legal And Business Associations:
- Florida Justice Association
- Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association
- Hillsborough County Bar Association
- Carrollwood Bar Association (Board of Directors 2011-2015, President 2016-2017, 2017-2018)
- Carrollwood Area Business Association
Professional Associations And Memberships
- Super Lawyers of Florida, 2011 – present
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 2005 – present
- AV-Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell, 2002 – present
- Tampa’s Top Rated Lawyers, 2012 – present
- Florida Certified Circuit Court Mediator, 2002 – present
- North Tampa Bar Association, President 2016-present
- Carrollwood Area Business Association, 2010 – present
- Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association, 2000 – present
- Hillsborough County Bar Association, 1991 – present
- North Tampa Bar Association, Member, 2007 – present
- North Tampa Bar Association, Board of Directors, 2011 – 2015
- Florida Justice Association, 1996 – present
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 1994 – 2006
- American Bar Association, 1988 – 2006
- America’s Top 100 Attorneys- Florida, 2016
- Fastest Growing Law Firm- Law Firm 500, 2016
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers- National Trial Lawyers Association, 2015
- Lead Counsel Rated- Law Info, 2013
Mike Hancock Has Also Given Back To His Community By Volunteering His Personal Time And Legal Experience To The Following Nonprofit Organizations:
- Carrollwood Civic Association – Board of Directors, legal counsel, 2006-2016
- North Tampa Bar Association – Board of Directors, President
- Trinity School For Children (a Hillsborough County charter school) – Board of Directors 2009-2011
- University of Florida, Lake Watch – volunteer (Lake Carroll)
- Community Food Pantry (Carrollwood)
Education
- South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas Juris Doctor – 1987
- University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – 1983
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1991
- Texas, 1988
- U. S. District Court, Middle District Of Florida