Mike Vitale is partner at the law firm of Baker & Hostetler LLP, where he has practiced law since 2007. His practice includes civil, complex business disputes, contract, and construction litigation across the Southeast U.S., where he has trial experience at both the federal and state level. Mike has been recognized for his accomplishments as an attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, The Legal 500 (U.S.), Florida Super Lawyers Magazine, and Florida Trend Magazine. He is admitted to practice as a member of the Florida bar as well as the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Florida, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
A dedicated servant to the Federal Bar Association, Mike has been an FBA member for almost 20 years and has held leadership roles both at the National level and locally. In addition to serving as General Counsel of the FBA, and a Director, Mike has been a member of a multitude of FBA committees, groups, and task forces. Mike previously served as a Vice President for the Eleventh Circuit for six years, chairing the CVPs during the 2019-20 year. He received the award for Outstanding Circuit Leader in 2016-17. During his time as a CVP, Mike assisted the 15 local chapters in the Eleventh Circuit with their professional development, and helped to form the FBA’s Southern District of Georgia Chapter.
Mike has also served on the Government Relations Committee, Membership Committee, the Chapter Activity Fund committee, the Nominations and Elections Committee, the Constitution, Bylaws, Rules, & Resolutions Committee, and the FBA Mentorship Committee, among others. Locally, Mike previously served as the President of the Orlando Chapter during the 2012-13 term, and as the National Delegate for Orlando for the 2013-14 term. He is also a proud lifetime fellow of the Foundation of the FBA, and a member of the Federal Litigation and Government Contracting sections.
Mike has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida State University and earned his law degree from Vanderbilt University Law School in 2005. Prior to entering private practice, Mike was a judicial law clerk for then-Chief Judge Patricia C. Fawsett of the Middle District of Florida. His complete biography can be viewed at: https://www.bakerlaw.com/MichaelSVitale .