About Michael
Michael Kirby earned his Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University. He entered the legal profession after completing his law degree and began practicing in Florida in the early 1990s.
He joined the Florida State Bar in 1992 and has maintained active membership since then. That span of more than three decades has given him steady exposure to the practical and procedural rhythms of state practice. He has worked through the changes in law and courtroom procedure that have marked the last 30 years.
His name is associated with High Stack Gordon Kirby, where he is listed as a member of the firm. Colleagues describe him as methodical in his approach to cases. He prefers to address problems by breaking them into discrete issues. He is known to prepare thoroughly for hearings and to follow through on filings and deadlines.
Over the years he has handled a variety of matters that come through a general practice setting. He has spent considerable time in state courts, handling cases from initial pleadings through resolution. He is comfortable in both contested and negotiated settings, and he weighs the procedural options before recommending next steps to clients.
Kirby’s approach to client work is practical. He aims to give straightforward assessments rather than exaggerated promises. His written work is focused on clarity, and he places emphasis on keeping clients informed. He tends to build cases piece by piece, relying on documents, witness statements, and statute or precedent where applicable.
Outside of courtroom work, he has maintained the professional duties that come with long-term bar membership. He continues to meet reporting and education requirements set by the Florida Bar and remains active in the regulatory sense of professional practice.
Today he practices at High Stack Gordon Kirby. His current practice concentrates on representing clients in matters arising in Florida courts and administrative processes.
