Michael A. Rosenberg is the firm’s managing partner. Michael guides the strategic direction of the firm and co-chairs its management committee. Michael plays a leading role in ensuring the firm’s continued commitment to the highest levels of client service and in strengthening its dedication to diversity and attorney excellence.
Michael’s practice focuses on litigating complex insurance cases in the areas of fraud (SIU) investigations, Personal Injury Protection (PIP)/No-Fault litigation, and Examinations Under Oath (EUO) in federal and state courts. Michael has managed disputes involving motor vehicle, wrongful death, premises liability, and commercial litigation matters. His experience also includes oversight for the defense of business owners, property managers, and other parties in business disputes brought across the state. He provides valued counsel throughout Florida and is experienced in overseeing thousands of cases through settlement, negotiation, or litigation.
Michael and his team provide clients with a finely-tuned case management workflow system designed to help distinguish between fraudulent and legitimate claims. Michael has helped to defend insurance companies from both medical and automobile insurance fraud, and to hold those involved accountable for activities such as irregular billings or charges, excessive medical treatments, or unsubstantiated medical services.
Michael was named partner in 2009 and has worked closely with the firm’s founding partner to implement the firm’s growth strategy for its expanding regional platform, overseeing operations and professional development, and managing the overall leadership, direction, and culture of Roig Lawyers. Michael has helped pioneer many of Roig Lawyers’ efforts to attract and retain the best talent and to provide consistently high-quality representation for the firm’s clients.
Prior to joining the firm, Michael gained insight into the plaintiff’s approach to case management while serving as an associate for a prominent personal injury law firm.
The Florida Department of Financial Services has approved Michael to teach continuing education courses for insurance agents and agencies.
Michael is rated AV® Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell. He has been named a “Top Up & Comer” in Insurance Defense by South Florida Legal Guide’s annual lists for 2015-2018. Michael was also named a “Rising Star” by Florida Super Lawyers and a “Power Leader in Law & Accounting” by the South Florida Business Journal for 2015-2016. In 2015, he was also named a “Rising Star” by the Daily Business Review.
Michael obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 2001 and received his law degree from St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens, FL in 2004 where he was a member of and competitor on the International Moot Court competitions team.
Michael served as an Articles Editor on the St. Thomas Law Review while in law school.
A native of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Michael has lived in South Florida since 2001.
Experience
State Farm Fire and Casualty Company v. S & B Medical Center, Inc. and Sergio Montoya; Circuit Court of Miami-Dade County Jury verdict; January 20, 2011; “PIP;” “Fraud;” “Trial;” Trial for damages by State Farm against provider S&B to recover monies for wrongfully paid Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits. State Farm alleged that Montoya and S&B arranged a staged accident and offered and paid one of the participants in the staged accident to claim he received treatment at S&B. During an Examination Under Oath (EUO) the patient confessed to the staged accident. Prior to the EUO State Farm paid S&B for some of the bills it had submitted. State Farm sued and claimed Civil Theft. The jury deliberated for less than ten minutes and returned a verdict of treble damages of $15,600.00 for State Farm.
Awards & Rankings
- AV® Preeminent™ Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®
- Florida Super Lawyers: Rising Stars (2015-Present)
- South Florida Legal Guide, Top Up & Comer (2015-Present)
- South Florida Business Journal, Power Leaders in Law and Accounting (2015-2016)
- Daily Business Review: Rising Stars (2015)
Memberships
- The Florida Bar, Member
- The Florida Bar, Small Claims Rules Committee, Member (2015-Present)
- International Association of Special Investigative Units (IASIU)
- Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, Member
- Broward County Bar Association, Member
- Defense Research Institute, Member
- Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM), Member
- Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, Member
Speaking Engagements
- Presenter, “ABC’s of IMEs,” June 2019
- Presenter, “Deal or No Deal Insurance Case Law Update,” September 2018
- Presenter, “The Subtleties and Technicalities of IME Reports,” September 2018
- Presenter, “Using Data Analytics to Reveal the True Story Behind Insurance Claims,” Olympus Insurance, May 2018
- Presenter, “Using Data Analytics to Reveal the True Story Behind Insurance Claims,” ROIG Lawyers Continuing Education Webinar Series, March 2018
- Presenter, “Analyze This. Strategize That. Using Data Analytics To Your Advantage,” ROIG Lawyers Monthly Lunch & Learn, January 2017.
- Presenter, “Analyze This. Strategize That. Using Data Analytics To Your Advantage,” NAMWOLF Annual Meeting, September 2016.
- Speaker, “Examinations Under Oath – Back to the Future,” August 2016.
- Presenter, “Depositions, How to be prepared and What to expect,” Sentry, June 2016.
- Presenter, “Defending Depositions: How to be Prepared and What to Expect,” ROIG Lawyers Monthly Lunch & Learn, February 2015.
- Panelist, “Business Lawyers Learn Various Practice Areas and Tips to Get Your Foot in the Door,” Business Law Society for St. Thomas University School of Law, November 2014.
- Instructor, “What to Expect in Your Deposition,” August 2014.
- Instructor, “Handling SIU Claims Under 627.736(2012),” July 2014.
- Instructor, “Florida 5 Hour Update,” June 2014.
- Instructor, “Changes in PIP Law,” May 2014.
- Instructor, “Depositions, How To Be Prepared And What To Expect,” March 2014.
- Instructor, “PIP Today: What We Know About 2007 And What We Have To Learn About 2008,” January 2014.
- Instructor, “Understanding PIP,” October 2013.
- Instructor, “Independent Medical Reviews,” March 2013.
- Instructor, “Civil Litigation,” December 2012.
- Instructor, “Understanding PIP,” October 2012.
- Instructor, “Depositions, How To Be Prepared And What To Expect,” September 2011.
- Instructor, “Examinations Under Oath And The Law,” October 2010.
Admitted to Practice
- Florida, 2004
- United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, 2006
Languages
- French
- Understands Creole
