Attorney Mike Hancock graduated from the University of Florida, South Texas College of Law and is a second-generation Tampa native. He founded Hancock Injury Attorneys in 1996, after several years of handling claims for the insurance industry. With his experience in the insurance industry defending large companies and learning their tactics, attorney Mike Hancock has grown the firm with the mission of coming to the best possible outcome for those who have been injured due to another party’s negligence. Among his other recognitions, Mike Hancock is also an “AV – Preeminent” rating by Martindale-Hubbell, Named one of Florida’s Super Lawyers, is a Top Lawyer 2021 by TAMPA Magazine, and was voted a "Best Lawyer" of 2021 by U.S. News & World Report.The team at Hancock Injury Attorneys also enjoys giving back to local organizations around the Tampa, Florida area. Attorney Mike Hancock and his team are Diamond Sponsors for the Community Food Pantry in Carrollwood, who strive to end the physical and emotional hunger of families in a dignified manner. He also contributes to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and gives an annual scholarship to a deserving student who works in addition to going to school. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the North Tampa Bar Association and was President of the organization in 2017 and 2018. Areas of Practice: Representing clients in personal injury, wrongful death and insurance dispute cases. These claims usually occur as the result of car and motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, slip and fall type incidents, and insurance disputes.