Michael Haggard Speaks at National Crime Victims Bar Association Conference

New Orleans, LA - (September 14, 2010) - Partner Michael Haggard was a featured speaker at the 2010 National Crime Victims Bar Association Conference.  His presentation focused on investigations with the topic "Behind the Scenes - Investigating Premises Liability Cases." 

This interactive and highly demonstrative presentation showed all that goes into thoroughly investigating a premises liability case.  From the moment a case is signed the clock is ticking to find all the information necessary to prove negligence.  From the initial incident photos to speaking with witnesses and tenants, there are many aspects of investigation that are critical to a premises liability case.  Participants were given a first hand account of an investigation through real-life cases as presented by Michael Haggard. Haggard has presented at this conference for the past three years in a row and is also a member of the organization's board of directors.

Three Attorneys Named to Florida Trend’s 2010 Florida Legal Elite

Coral Gables, Florida (July 1, 2010) - The Haggard Law Firm is pleased to announce that partners Michael Haggard and Douglas McCarron, and associate Todd Michaels have recently been named to Florida Trend’s 2010 Florida Legal Elite.  Haggard and McCarron  were listed as top attorneys and Michaels listed as an Up & Comer in the state of Florida in this special edition of the magazine.

For the second time since Legal Elite was published seven years ago, it presented the Legal Elite Hall of Fame. To be considered, an attorney must have been a Legal Elite winner for each of the past five years. A panel of lawyers was consulted to evaluate that list and make the final selection. Michael Haggard was among attorneys listed for this prestigious honor. 

Florida Legal Elite has acknowledged Haggard, McCarron, Michaels and other top attorneys in the state of Florida in various practice areas. This year’s list of 918 Legal Elite attorneys represents less than 2% of the nearly 63,000 Florida Bar members practicing in Florida.

The Florida Legal Elite honorees were chosen by nominations and votes. Nomination announcements were sent to all attorneys in the state where they had the opportunity to list who they feel are the top attorneys practicing in the state. Nominees were scored based on number of votes they received. A panel of attorneys representing seven practice areas reviewed the selections to develop the list.

Florida Supreme Court Historical Society Elects Michael Haggard to Serve on Board of Trustees

Coral Gables, Florida (June 24, 2010) - Attorney Michael Haggard was elected to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society.  New board members were elected at the Annual Meeting of the Society which is held in conjunction with the annual convention of The Florida Bar. 

The Florida Supreme Court Historical Society has a two-fold mission:

• Educating the public about the critically important work of the courts in protecting personal rights and freedoms, as well as in resolving the myriad of disputes that arise within the state, and
• Preserving the rich history of Florida's judicial system.

Florida International University Nominates Michael Haggard for President's Council

Coral Gables, Florida (June 21, 2010) - Florida International University has nominated attorney Michael Haggard to be a member for the school's 2010-2011 President's Council. The Council is a group of professional, business and civic leaders in the South Florida community whose mission is to serve as FIU ambassadors, promote academic programs, involve citizens in the academic and cultural activities of the university, contribute to FIU's strategic plan and assist the university to revitalize and expand its financial base.

Membership to the President's Council is by invitation only.

National Center for Victims of Crime Honors Attorney Michael Haggard

Lake Buena Vista, Florida (June 10, 2010) - The National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC) honored attorney Michael Haggard with its 2010 Distinguished Service Award.  The award was given during the Florida Justice Association Annual Convention.  The NCVC hosted a reception in honor of Michael and to also celebrate the organization's 25th anniversary.

The National Center for Victims of Crime is the nation's leading resource and advocacy organization for crime victims.  Our mission is to forge a national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives.