Michael Grider

Background

About Michael Grider

As a Legal paraprofessional with over 15 years of experience working on complex legal matters, I enhance attorney effectiveness by providing legal consulting services. Attorneys may contact me by calling (813) 255-1668, or email me at michael@mdgjd.com. My background includes a JD (with honors) from the University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law, serving as editor-in-chief of a law journal, and formerly practicing as an associate in a BigLaw (Am Law 50 - Vault 50) multinational firm, with an emphasis on complex legal matters like intellectual property and securities litigation. How I help: I provide attorneys the opportunity to outsource legal work, thereby affording flexible staffing options. Meanwhile, the attorneys maintain complete control over the quality of services they provide. My services enhance attorney efficiency because my rates are less than those of outside counsel or contract attorneys. Who I Help: I provide support to attorneys nationwide, including the Sarasota/Bradenton and Tampa/St. Petersburg markets. My services are available to all licensed attorneys, including: General counsel and other in-house attorneys Solo practitioners Law firms of any size Alternative legal service providers My Services Include: Appellate Brief Writing General legal research, analysis, and writing Complex litigation support in state and federal courts Intellectual property (IP) management Trial preparation I have extensive experience in complex legal research and analysis, drafting briefs, motions, and pleadings, and preparing cases for trial and appeal. In the last six months, I have drafted five briefs to Florida's Second District Court of Appeal and two briefs to the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal. Also, I have prosecuted over twenty trademark registrations and over twelve copyright registrations. Available for contract, freelance, remote, and in-house projects and consultations