Top Trial Lawyers in America Membership

As noted in our Notable Cases page (which you can read about if you click HERE), one of our partners is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and is considered one of the Top Trial Lawyers in America.  This is only an example of the work our law firm is capable of performing, and the skill and dedication that our firm brings to the table.

 

 

 

Our Central Florida Law Firm

Our firm, located in Gainesville and also servicing Ocala as well as the rest of Florida, represents clients in the state and federal courts of Florida as well as those in other states and countries. Our partners are admitted to practice in Florida and Georgia.

Our law firm has handled hundreds of personal injury, wage and hour and employment lawsuits for clients in and around Gainesville, Ocala, and elsewhere in Florida. Our successful cases have resulted in settlements and verdicts worth millions of dollars.

Our Gainesville based firm includes past and present board members of the Florida Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA). In addition, our lawyers previously worked for a federal district court and federal court of appeals, where they handled a wide array of federal cases and participated in all aspects of litigation and appellate practice. Our attorney’s first-hand experience of litigation from the court’s perspective, and especially their participation in the court’s decision-making process, have furnished them with a unique and invaluable perspective on litigation and appeals.

The attorneys of Massey & Duffy, PLLC, are some of the premier lawyers dealing with employment law and personal injury lawsuits in Gainesville and Ocala, and throughout Florida. We understand that legal proceedings can be confusing. Let us talk with you about your situation and explain your options during a free consultation at our office. To schedule your appointment, contact Massey & Duffy, PLLC today.

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Experienced and Fully Insured

The ability of our partners to competently and compassionately handle personal injury lawsuits and employment claims is preeminent in the industry. We are proud to exercise only the highest ethical standards in the cases we choose to represent, and are fully insured against malpractice.

Each of our partners has years of experience in litigation, especially in cases involving employment law, unpaid overtime, personal injury, and contractual issues. In addition, our Gainesville and Ocala, Florida lawyers are members of prestigious professional organizations including the Floirda Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association. Our lawyers also have worked for a federal district court and federal court of appeals, where they handled a wide array of federal cases and participated in all aspects of litigation and appellate practice. Our attorney’s first-hand experience of litigation from the court’s perspective, and especially their participation in the court’s decision-making process, have furnished them with a unique and invaluable perspective on litigation and appeals.

If you may become involved in litigation and are looking for experienced legal counsel, contact Massey & Duffy, PLLC, today for a free consultation. We would be happy to discuss your legal situation and advise you on the best legal course of action.

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Locations Served

Massey & Duffy, PLLC provides legal services to individuals and businesses in Gainesville, Ocala and throughout Florida. Some of the locations our firm serves include the following Florida cities:

Gainesville, Florida
Ocala, Florida
Lake City, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Jacksonville, Florida
DeLand, Florida
Daytona, Florida
Melbourne, Florida
Rockledge, Florida
Inverness, Florida
Williston, Florida
Newberry, Florida
Archer, Florida
Hawthorne, Florida
Micanopy, Florida
McIntosh, Florida
Citra, Florida
Tampa, Florida
St. Petersburg, Florida

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MICHAEL MASSEY

   Michael O. Massey
   Partner
   T: (352) 374-0877  
   Email: mmassey@masseyandduffy.com

Mr. Michael Massey has been a partner with Massey & Duffy, PLLC since October, 2003. He focuses exclusively on civil litigation, including wrongful death, overtime cases, car and trucking accidents, insurance claims, breach of contract, general employment law, and serious personal injury lawsuits. As a resident of Gainesville, Florida and a University of Florida graduate, Mr. Massey is proud to serve the community in which he loves.

Mr. Massey spent his childhood in Miami, Florida. He was a star student before attending Auburn University and eventually went on to attend the University of Florida's College of Law. At the University of Florida, Mr. Massey graduated in the top 10 percent of his class. He also earned an LLM from UF in taxation.

After graduating from law school, Mr. Massey litigated construction cases and joined an internationally known firm to represent plaintiffs in such areas as construction claims and business tort cases. He was responsible for many cases that resulted in settlements and verdicts worth millions of dollars.

In October, 2003, Mr. Massey and Ms. Duffy founded the Ocala firm of Saju, Massey and Duffy, PLLC. After Mr. Saju withdrew from the firm, the name changed to Massey & Duffy, PLLC.

On May 11, 2005, Mr. Massey was lead counsel in a rear end collision case in Marion County returning a jury verdict of $554,048.07. The verdict was reported in the Florida Jury Verdict Review as one of the largest of its kind. Also, on February 24, 2006, Mr. Massey worked to return a verdict of $400,000.00 in a employment law and commercial tort case involving a former employee. Mr. Massey is a member of the Florida Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) and served on the Executive Board.

Education
L.L.M., 2000, University of Florida College of Law, in Taxation

J.D. with high honors, (top 10%), 1998, University of Florida College of Law
->Journal of International Law & Policy
->Appellate Advocacy Teaching Fellowship

B.S. summa cum laude, 1995, Auburn University, in Finance

Clerk & Government Experience
United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida, Externship, 1997

Admissions

United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Supreme Court of Florida

Reported Decisions
Federal Court: McCullen v. RDR, LLC, Slip Copy 2007 WL 2071362 (M.D. Fla. July 13, 2007); Bell v. Georgia-Pacific Corp., 390 F. Supp.2d 1182 (M.D. Fla. 2005)

State Court: Haigh v. Planning Bd. of Town of Medfield, 940 So.2d 1230 (Fla. 5th DCA 2006); Robyn v. Forest River, Inc., 913 So.2d 743 (Fla. 5th DCA 2005); Ash v. Geoline Surveying, 03-2671-CA-K (Marion County, FL, 2005) (Florida Jury Verdict Review & Analysis, Vol. 15, Issue 7, pp. 9-10, July, 2005)

Publications and Press Releases

Tenancies by the Entireties and the Bankruptcy Code: Clash of the Titans, Florida Bar Journal

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PATRICIA DUFFY

   Patricia Duffy
   Partner       
   T: (352) 374-0877  
   Email: pduffy@masseyandduffy.com

Patricia Duffy focuses primarily on the practice areas of employment law, civil rights, wage and hour law, and commercial litigation. She has represented hundreds of employees in a variety of employment related disputes, including unpaid overtime, sexual harassment, discrimination based on race, age, gender, pregnancy, religion, national origin, or disability, as well as whistleblower and retaliation cases. The commercial litigation aspect of Ms. Duffy's practice consists of representing businesses in such situations as breach of contract disputes and commercial torts.

Ms. Duffy is committed to her client's interests at any cost. Admitted to practice in both Georgia and Florida, Ms. Duffy is responsible for numerous cases eventually resulting in settlements and and verdicts of millions. She was co-counsel in a case where the defendant offered only $1,000 to settle at trial; the jury verdict exceeded one-half million dollars. She also has handled large-scale litigation involving multiple plaintiffs, including collective actions, seeking monetary and injunctive relief against corporations for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Prior to founding Massey & Duffy, PLLC in October, 2003, Ms. Duffy practiced law in Atlanta, Georgia where she gained significant experience in complex litigation matters. She also served a two-year term as a Staff Attorney for the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, upon graduation from law school. Ms. Duffy currently is a member of the Florida Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association.

Education

J.D. with honors, (top 15%), 1998, University of Florida College of Law
->Journal of Law & Public Policy, Articles and Note Senior Editor
->Book Award, Appellate Advocacy
->Appellate Advocacy Teaching Fellowship
->Legal Research & Writing Teaching Fellowship
->Constitutional Law Research Fellowship

B.S. cum laude, 1995, Florida State University, in Accounting and Finance

Clerk & Government Experience

United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, Staff Attorney, 1999-2000
Office of the State Attorney, Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Externship, 1998

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Member, Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Member, National Employment Lawyers Association (Florida Chapter)

Admissions

United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Supreme Court of Florida
Supreme Court of Georgia

Reported Decisions

Federal Court: McCullen v. RDR, LLC, Slip Copy 2007 WL 2071362 (M.D. Fla. July 13, 2007); Vaughn v. Oak Street Mortgage, LLC, Slip Copy 2006 WL 1529178 (M.D. Fla. May 22, 2006); Epps v. Oak Street Mortgage, LLC, Slip Copy 2006 WL 1460273 (M.D. Fla. May 30, 2006); Bell v. Georgia-Pacific Corp., 390 F. Supp.2d 1182 (M.D. Fla. 2005); Burgess v. AllState Insurance Company, 334 F.Supp.2d 1351 (N.D. Ga. 2003); Equidyne Corp. v. Does, 279 F.Supp.2d 481 (D.Del. 2003)

State Court: Hill v. Paluzzi, 261 Ga. App. 123, 581 S.E.2d 730 (Ga. App. 2003); Professional Standards Commission v. Smith, 257 Ga. App. 418, 571 S.E.2d 443 (Ga. App. 2002); Ash v. Geoline Surveing, 03-2671-CA-K (Marion County, FL, 2005) (Florida Jury Verdict Review & Analysis, Vol. 15, Issue 7, pp. 9-10, July, 2005)
[Additional cases to be supplied]

Publications and Speaking Engagements

Comment, Constitutional Law: Equal Protection and Single-Sex Education,
2 U.S.F. J. L. & Soc. Challenges 101 (Fall 1998)

Guest Lecturer, Georgia State Law School, 2003:
->Litigation Course: Writing Effective Motions for Summary Judgment
->Moot Court: Oral Argument and Preparing Briefs to Appellate Courts

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What our clients think about us

If you'd like to know what our clients are telling us, one of our clients has consented to us sharing with you her unsolicited email to us.  The actual text of the email reads as follows:

Just wanted to send a brief thank you for taking my case. I wasn't able to tell you in person when I came to pick up the check.... With the monies that I won I use to put down on a home in 2007. I watch the builders build it from ground up and I closed on my new two story home four months later, two days before Thanksgiving 2007. The home is in a prestigious gated community. Behind my property there is a beautiful lake. I have turned tragedy and a small settlement into triumph. My future is already so bright Thanks!!!!

Other clients have also been so pleased with our services.  Call us, email us or come in to meet with us and we think you will too.

 

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