Michael V. Hargett

Email: mhargett@barnettbolt.com
Phone: (813) 253-2020 ext. 108
Fax: (813) 251-6711
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Michael, an associate attorney with Barnett Bolt, earned his law degree, cum laude, from the University of Florida College of Law in May 2007.  There he served as competitor, coach and final four champion on the Justice Campbell Thornal Moot Court Team.  Michael has received book awards in advanced appellate advocacy and estate planning. Prior to attending law school, Michael received his Masters in Business Administration from Clemson University in 1989 and his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Florida in 1983.

Strong business background

Prior to becoming an attorney, Michael enjoyed a 20-year business career, predominantly as a tier-one supplier to the U.S. and Japanese Automotive Industry. Michael was a leader of operations and technology, and, as V.P. of Operations, was responsible for 2,000 employees. During his career he spent several years buying and selling companies and business units, which makes him uniquely qualified to handle the legal challenges businesses routinely face.

Michael joined the firm of Barnett, Bolt, Kirkwood, Long and McBride, Attorneys at Law in August 2007 and practices in the role of general counsel for businesses and business owners.  His areas of practice include mergers and acquisitions, commercial litigation, corporate, intellectual property, and real property law.

Registered patent attorney

Michael is registered to practice with the United States Patent and Trademark Office as a patent agent. Michael’s combination of legal and business experience allows him to relate to business owners and meet their legal needs.

Michael lives in Tampa with his wife, Holly, and their three children, Lora, William and Elizabeth.  He and his family are active parishioners of Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church in Tampa, Florida.

Practice Areas

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Corporate and partnership law
• Real estate
• Intellectual property

Education

• University of Florida (B.S. ChE., 1983)
• Clemson University (M.B.A., 1989) 
• University of Florida (J.D., cum laude, 2007)

Admissions

• Registered Agent - United States Patent and Trademark Office (2005)
• The Florida Bar (2007) 
• U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (2007)
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (2009)

Prior Business Experience

• Vice President, Operations - Interface Fabrics Group (2000)
• Vice President, Manufacturing - Acoustek Nonwovens (1998)
• Vice President, Manufacturing Operations - Conwed Fibers (1996)
• Director, Technical Services - Chatham, Inc. (1994)
• Director, Manufacturing - Chatham, Inc. (1992)
• Plant Manager - Milliken & Co. (1990)
• Director, Development - Milliken & Co. (1988) 

Professional Associations

• The Florida Bar (Business Law and Real Property Sections)
• Hillsborough County Bar Association (Business Law and Real Property Sections)