Michael J. Politis

Curriculum Vitae of Michael J. Politis

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BACKGROUND

Born in Queens, New York, 1st Generation American Born of Greek Parents, Fluent in English and Greek

EXPERIENCE

  • Politis & Matovina – 1993-present
    • Senior Partner/Owner Port Orange, Florida
    • Practice areas include personal injury, civil litigation & criminal trial law.
  • Retired as Chief of Homicide June, 1995
  • Chief of Homicide Division 1992-1995
  • Felony Prosecutor 1991-1992
  • Misdemeanor Prosecutor 1990-1991
  • STATE ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 1990-1995 Daytona Beach, Florida

EDUCATION

  • SEABREEZE HIGH SCHOOL 1979, Daytona Beach, Florida
  • UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA 1979-1983
    • B.S. Business Administration, Corporate Finance Gainesville, Florida
  • NOVA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW 1985-1988
    • Juris Doctorate of Law Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

ASSOCIATIONS

  • St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Daytona Beach, Florida
  • President of the Greek Orthodox Community
  • Member of the Harley Owners Group
  • Member of Florida Bar
  • Member of Florida Justice Association
  • Member of Volusia County Bar Association
  • Member of Flagler County Bar Association
  • Member of Orange County Bar Association

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 1990 – Present Lecturer for the Volusia County School Board
  • Lecturer, Trial Advocacy and Negotiation Skills – State Attorney’s Office
  • Lecturer on Security Surveillance, Criminal Defense, Civil and Personal Injury Litigation directed to corporations doing business as Nightclubs, Restaurants, and Hotels
  • Lead trial counsel in over 150 jury trials
  • Retired Chief of Homicide Prosecutor with a 100% conviction rate
  • Featured in Current Affair episode involving a high profile murder case
  • Numerous appearances in television news broadcasts
  • Numerous articles in newspapers
  • Mentioned in a non-fiction book as to a high profile murder case in Daytona Beach

 Michael J. Politis was awarded the preeminent “AV” rating, the highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubbell ® Law Directory, the country’s foremost legal directory. Michael Politis’ peers ranked him at the highest level of professional excellence in legal ability and ethical standards.