Michael LaFay Trial Attorney graduated from the American University Law School in Washington, D.C. in 1983. He was admitted to the New York Bar in 1984 and the Florida Bar in 1985. Michael LaFay is board certified in Criminal Law by the Florida Bar and has achieved an "AV" rating overall, which is the highest ranking bestowed by Martindale-Hubbell, the national attorney ranking service. He has practiced in Central Florida as a trial attorney for the past 22 years and has litigated over 250 jury trials. During that time, he has served as a criminal defense attorney and also as a prosecutor with the Office of Statewide Prosecution where he specialized in white-collar offenses, racketeering and narcotic wiretap/conspiracy cases.

Among Mr. LaFay's awards are:

• Oustanding Lawyers of America, 2003
• Honored for Trial work, DEA Heroin Task Force, 2001
• Meir Award, Orlando Police Department (Wiretap/Narcotics caswork), 2001
• Sheriff's Citaion for Excellence, presented by the Orange County Sheriff's Office, 2001
• Davis Award for Excellence (Medicaid Fraud Task Force), presented by the Governor, 1997
• Outstanding Speaker Awards, 1996, 1997, and 1999
• American Inns of Court, Executive Committee, Orlando Chapter, 1990-1995
• Faculty Speaker, Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2000
• Faculty Lecturer, Florida Police Academy, 1997-1999
• Author, "Double-celling in the Prisions", New England Journal on Criminal Confinement, 1983
• Co-Author "The Wrongful Death Action", Medical Trial Practice Quarterly, 1984