About Michael J.
Michael J. Labbee earned his law degree from Stetson University College of Law in 2013. He completed the three-year program at Stetson and entered the Florida legal community shortly thereafter. The education he received at Stetson is a regular reference point in his professional biography.
After law school, Labbee began practicing in Florida. He is admitted to the Florida bar and is also admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Those credentials allow him to handle matters in state courts and in federal appellate proceedings. Over the years he has built a practice that operates within both trial and appellate venues.
Labbee is a member of the litigation community in Florida and has worked alongside other lawyers at Phillips, Hayden & Labbee, LLP. His association with that firm places him in a firm environment that handles contested matters across multiple court levels. Colleagues describe him as methodical in preparing filings and deliberate in courtroom presentations. He has experience drafting briefs for appellate review and preparing motions for trial courts.
His work often involves the procedural and strategic demands that come with appeals. Appellate work requires attention to record, clarity in argument, and an eye for precedent. Labbee’s practice reflects those demands. He has represented clients in appeals before the Eleventh Circuit and handled federal filings that require familiarity with appellate rules and scheduling. In state court matters, he has prepared trial documents and managed litigation strategy from initial pleadings through dispositive motions.
Outside the courtroom, Labbee participates in professional activities that keep him connected to developments in Florida practice. He maintains relationships with peers and contributes to the exchange of practical knowledge among lawyers. His approach to cases emphasizes preparation and responsiveness. He has continued to develop his practice at Phillips, Hayden & Labbee, LLP, where his current work concentrates on litigation and appellate matters in Florida and in the Eleventh Circuit as of 2026.
