About Michael J.
Michael J. Carmona built his legal foundation at the University of Florida, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in finance in 2007. He stayed in Florida for law school and received his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law in 2010. Those years combined study of business and law. They shaped how he approaches disputes and the practical questions that arise in litigation.
Soon after law school, Carmona joined the firm that carries his name. He has been a partner at Friedland | Carmona since 2010. The partner title arrived early in his career and has defined his professional life. At the firm he took on courtroom work and client counseling. He also handled matters that required both state and federal filings.
Carmona is admitted to the Florida bar and to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He holds active memberships in the Cuban American Bar Association, the Florida State Bar, and the Florida Justice Association. Those affiliations keep him connected to peers across the state and to developments in court rules and civil procedure.
Colleagues describe him as practical and direct. He approaches cases by parsing the core facts, identifying the governing law and moving toward a resolution rather than getting lost in peripheral issues. He has experience managing litigation from early pleadings through trial preparation and hearings. He appears in Florida state courts and in federal court in the Southern District of Florida when cases require it.
Outside the courtroom he has worked on matters that touch on finance and commercial concerns, drawing on his undergraduate background. That combination of legal training and a finance degree helps when cases involve contracts, business records or complex transactions. He has handled discovery disputes and motions practice that call for attention to detail and a steady hand under pressure.
Clients at Friedland | Carmona can expect a lawyer who prioritizes clear communication about risks and realistic outcomes. He balances legal analysis with the practical choices clients face. As of 2026 he remains a partner at Friedland | Carmona and continues to represent clients in both Florida state courts and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He currently focuses his practice on matters brought in Florida state courts and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
