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Michael J. Dono, Partner Attorney
Admiralty and Maritime Law, Insurance Defense, Appellate Practice, Hospitality Law, Personal Injury Defense
Phone:305-379-3686
Web:http://www.hamiltonmillerlaw.com
Address: 150 S.E. Second Avenue, Suite 1200, Miami, FL 33131
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Law Firm:Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel LLP
Lawyer:Michael J. Dono
Phone:305-379-3686
Fax:305-379-3690
Lawyer Title:Partner
Practice Areas:Admiralty and Maritime Law, Insurance Defense, Appellate Practice, Hospitality Law, Personal Injury Defense
Bio: Michael J. Dono is a partner in the firm's Miami office and the Chair of the firm's Appellate Practice Group. Mr. Dono was born in Miami Beach, Florida, and was raised in Miami. Mr. Dono represents hotels, physicians and medical providers, major cruise lines, product manufacturers and distributors, international businesses, transportation companies, and underwriters, including major marine domestic and international underwriters, in state and federal court. He handles matters stemming from wrongful death, personal injury claims, medical malpractice suits, product liability actions, sexual assault claims, excursion liabilities, negligent security claims, premises liability claims, and claims asserted under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Mr. Dono is bilingual in English and Spanish.Notable Verdicts and Experience:Estate of Myhra v. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., No. 10–15840, 2012 WL 4207303 (11th Cir. Fla. Sept. 21, 2012) – The firm recently persuaded the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit that 46 U.S.C. § 30509 which prohibits common carriers transporting passengers and making use of a U.S. port from contractually limiting liability for personal injury claims does not bar common carriers from using a forum-selection clause selecting a venue where domestic law, if applicable, would effect a limitation of liability.E & H Cruises, Ltd. v. Baker, 88 So. 3d 291 (Fla. 3d DCA 2012) – Successfully obtained reversal of trial court
Admitted:2002, Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court; 2002, U.S. District Court, Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida;
College:University of Miami, B.B.A., 1999
Law School:University of Miami, J.D., 2002
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Web:http://www.hamiltonmillerlaw.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Michael J. Dono, graduated from University of Miami, B.B.A., 1999 University of Miami, J.D., 2002, is now employed by Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel LLP at 150 S.E. Second Avenue, Suite 1200 Miami, FL 33131.Michael J. Dono is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Michael J. Dono as your lawyer, you should consider whether Michael J. Dono offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Michael J. Dono has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Michael J. Dono's office is located at Miami, FL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Michael J. Dono has been admitted in 2002, Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court; 2002, U.S. District Court, Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida;. His or her practice areas include Admiralty and Maritime Law, Insurance Defense, Appellate Practice, Hospitality Law, Personal Injury Defense.

Michael J. Dono's college and law school education includes University of Miami, B.B.A., 1999, University of Miami, J.D., 2002. Other biographical background includes Michael J. Dono is a partner in the firm's Miami office and the Chair of the firm's Appellate Practice Group. Mr. Dono was born in Miami Beach, Florida, and was raised in Miami. Mr. Dono represents hotels, physicians and medical providers, major cruise lines, product manufacturers and distributors, international businesses, transportation companies, and underwriters, including major marine domestic and international underwriters, in state and federal court. He handles matters stemming from wrongful death, personal injury claims, medical malpractice suits, product liability actions, sexual assault claims, excursion liabilities, negligent security claims, premises liability claims, and claims asserted under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Mr. Dono is bilingual in English and Spanish.Notable Verdicts and Experience:Estate of Myhra v. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., No. 10–15840, 2012 WL 4207303 (11th Cir. Fla. Sept. 21, 2012) – The firm recently persuaded the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit that 46 U.S.C. § 30509 which prohibits common carriers transporting passengers and making use of a U.S. port from contractually limiting liability for personal injury claims does not bar common carriers from using a forum-selection clause selecting a venue where domestic law, if applicable, would effect a limitation of liability.E & H Cruises, Ltd. v. Baker, 88 So. 3d 291 (Fla. 3d DCA 2012) – Successfully obtained reversal of trial court . You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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