education

Duke University School of Law (J.D., 1986)
Duke University (M.A., 1986)
Cornell University (A.B., 1983), with distinction

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related industries

Real Estate Industry

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Florida

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Florida State Courts
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida

Michael P. Sampson

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Orlando

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Michael Sampson's practice includes drafting premarital agreements, resolving complex family law disputes, and litigating jurisdictional issues in diverse family law matters.

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Representative Matters
- Paparella v. Paparella, 915 So. 2d 1225 (Fla. 5th DCA 2005).
- Misiak v. Misiak, 898 So. 2d 1159 (Fla. 5th DCA 2005).
- Grasso v. Mulholland, 835 So. 2d 361 (Fla. 5th DCA 2003). (with Seymour Benson)
- O’Neill v. O’Neill, 823 So. 2d 837 (Fla. 5th DCA 2002).
- Watson Clinic, LLP v. Verzosa, 816 So. 2d 832 (Fla. 2d DCA 2002).
- Mitchel Kalmanson, Appellant, v. Donna J. Kalmanson, Appellee, 796 So. 2d 1249 (Fla. 5th DCA 2001). (with Mark P. Rabinowitz)
- Daniel D. Strader, Appellant, v. Watson Clinic, Paul Wallace, Reverend Wayne Blackburn, Victory Assembly of God, Henry Redd, M.D., Alice Faye Redd, Jason Woodard, VYRDA Woodard, Appellees, 711 So. 2d 548 (Fla. 2d DCA 1998).
- Mollie B. Smith, Appellant, v. School Board of Polk County and Alexsis Risk Management, Appellees, 647 So. 2d 1057 (Fla. 1st DCA 1994).
- Stephen K. Fetrow, Appellant, v. Agrico Chemical Company and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Appellees, 645 So. 2d 1053 (Fla. 1st DCA 1994).
- William A. Finney, Appellant, v. Agrico Chemical Co. and Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., Appellees, 640 So. 2d 1110 (Fla. 1st DCA 1994).
- Association of Poinciana Villages, Inc., Appellant, v. Hollis Moore, Appellee, 630 So. 2d 229 (Fla. 2d DCA 1994).
- International Minerals & Chemical Corporation, Appellant, v. Patricia Buckley, Appellee, and State of Florida, Department of Labor and Employment Security, Division of Workers’ Compensation, 526 So. 2d 760 (Fla. 1st DCA 1988).

Publications

12.29.2011	Client Article: Defenses to International Child Abduction Under the Hague Abduction Convention (2011).
12.29.2011	Client Article: Corporate Challenges to Service of Process and Jurisdiction (2011).
12.29.2011	Client Resource: CFFamilyLaw on Twitter (2011).
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Speaking Engagements
- "Valuations in Litigation - Preparing for Deposition and Trial," National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA), State Chapter Meeting, Orlando, FL (December 5, 2008)
- "Testifying as an Expert Witness," Florida Psychological Association, Central Chapter
Professional Recognition
- AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Professional and Civic Activities
- The Florida Bar
  Rules Committee of the Family Law Section (2000-2006)
  Chair, Technology Committee of the Family Law Section (2002-2003)
  Rules of Judicial Administration Committee
- American Bar Association
  Litigation Section
- Orange County Bar Association
- Orlando Opera Company
  Secretary (2001-2002)
  Board Member (1999)
- Leadership Orlando Class 66
- Central Florida Family Law American Inn of Court
  Charter Member
  Barrister (January 2006-present)
- Orange County Civic Facilities Authority Board (April 2010-December 2012)
- National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts, Professional Member
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) (2011-2012)
Background
- Holland & Knight LLP (1994-2002)
  Partner (1994-2002)
  Associate (1986-1994)
News

11.10.2010

Carlton Fields' Attorneys Named in Orlando Home & Leisure's Top Lawyers List

02.25.2010

Michael P. Sampson to Serve on Orange County Civic Facilities Authority Board