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Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.Partner
Michelle M. Bartels
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Michelle M. Bartels

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500 N Westshore Blvd, Suite 700, Tampa, FL 33607

Catastrophic and Personal Injury, Child Welfare Litigation, Commercial Litigation and 6 more

About Michelle M. Bartels

Michelle Marie Bartels is an Administrative Partner in the firm’s Tampa office and a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney. Ms. Bartels' practice focuses in the areas of catastrophic and personal injury, general civil litigation, premises liability, trucking defense, professional malpractice, security negligence, vehicle negligence, significant wrongful death, defective products, foster care lead agency and community-based care defense.

Ms. Bartels earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Tampa, where she majored in Government and World Affairs, with a minor in Mathematics. Upon graduation, Ms. Bartels earned her Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University College of Law, graduating cum laude. Ms. Bartels received the highest-grade distinction in Property and Corporations and was a recipient of the William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award and the Attorneys’ Title Insurance Fund Award. During her second year of law school, Ms. Bartels clerked for the Honorable Judge James D. Whittemore of the Middle District of Florida.

Ms. Bartels was named one of Florida’s top “Rising Stars” by Super Lawyers Magazine (2022-2023), which is awarded to less than 2.5% of the attorneys in the state. Ms. Bartels has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America since 2023.

Awards & Recognitions

The Best Lawyers in America , Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, recognized since 2023

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News

•Favorable Verdict Secured in Hillsborough County Traumatic Brain Injury Case Involving Minor Plaintiff
Recent Successful Trial, 2.27.2026
•Pre-Existing Conditions Key to Defense Win in Pinellas County Trial
Recent Successful Trial, 2.5.2026
•Jury Clears Landscaping Company in Hillsborough County, FL Premises Liability Case
Recent Successful Trial, 11.6.2025
•Jury Delivers Swift Verdict in Rear-End Accident Case in Hillsborough County, FL
Recent Successful Trial, 10.9.2025
•Favorable Trial Result - Vehicular Liability - Pasco County
Publication, 3.1.2024
•MSJ Wins - Multiple Cases - Hillsborough County
Recent Successful Trial, 2.20.2024

 

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Areas of Law

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Premises Liability
  • Other 7
    • Catastrophic and Personal Injury
    • Child Welfare Litigation
    • Product Liability
    • Professional Malpractice
    • Security Negligence
    • Trucking Accident Defense
    • Vehicle Negligence

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2013, Florida
    U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
    Memberships

    Associations

    •The Florida Bar
    •American Bar Association
    •American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Stetson University College of Law
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    University of Tampa
    B.A.
    Government and World Affairs, magna cum laude

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Michelle M. Bartels was admitted in 2013 to the State of Florida.
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    Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. has 415 attorneys at this location.
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    Michelle M. Bartels attended Stetson University College of Law.
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    Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. was established in 1997.

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