Coral Gables Attorney Michael A. Haggard Guest Speaker at American Association of Community Justice Professionals

Coral Gables, FL (July 9, 2007) – Michael Andrew Haggard, partner at the Coral Gables based The Haggard Law Firm, recently spoke at the annual conference for the American Association of Community Justice Professionals (AACJP) presenting on the topic “Victims of Crime and Civil Justice.”

Mr. Haggard presented on how crime victims and their advocates have the difficult experience of navigating through the criminal justice system everyday. He discussed numerous avenues that both crime victims and their advocates need to be aware of in the civil justice system that greatly enable their ability to obtain the justice they deserve.

The American Association of Community Justice Professionals is an international association composed of individuals and agencies from the United States, Canada, and Caribbean Nations involved in the broad professions of offender treatment and victim services. AACJP constituents include offender treatment and victim service professionals from community corrections, human services, probation and parole, juvenile justice, drug and problem solving courts, victim advocacy organizations, domestic and family violence and other professionals interested in crime reduction and victim safety. The association is committed to promoting evidence-based and best practices for offenders and victims of crime.

Haggard concentrates his trial practice in personal injury litigation specializing in pool drownings, premises liability, negligent security, wrongful death and medical malpractice. Currently, Michael Haggard serves as Treasurer of the Florida Justice Association. Haggard’s other achievements include serving as past president of the Miami-Dade Justice Association as well as serving as a member of the American Association for Justice (Inadequate Security Section) and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Haggard earned his bachelors degree from Florida State University and his law degree from the University of Miami.