Life Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Born in Queens, New York, Attorney Michael J. Politis grew up in a Greek family and became fluent in both the Greek and English language. He made his way down to Florida at a young age and eventually became a state prosecutor. He rose from a misdemeanor prosecutor to chief of the homicide division, where he had a 100% conviction rate. He now lends his honed court experience and legal skills to his career as a personal injury lawyer in Daytona Beach. Mr. Politis boasts a long, and distinguished career. He has been practicing law for over 30 years and in that time has been invited to speak before the FBI National Academy, State Attorney Office, and Florida Justice Association. For his contributions to the community he has been awarded the Periclean Award from the Order of Ahepa, and the Business of the Year Award from the American Cancer Society. His work has even achieved national acclaim, earning him numerous television appearances on Current Affair, TruTV, and Oxygen channels.
Experience
Politis & Matovina, P.A., 1993-present
Senior Partner/Owner Port Orange, Florida Practice areas include personal injury, civil litigation & criminal trial law.
Retired as Chief of Homicide, June 1995
Chief of Homicide Division, 1992-1995
Felony Prosecutor, 1991-1992
Misdemeanor Prosecutor, 1990-1991
State Attorney's Office, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, Daytona Beach, Florida, 1988-1995
Education
Seabreeze High School, Daytona Beach, Florida, 1979
University Of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
B.S. Business Administration, Corporate Finance
Nova University School Of Law, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Juris Doctorate of Law
Awards & Honors
The respect awarded him by his peers is also reflected in his clients. Mr. Politis holds a 4 out of 5 star client review rating on Avvo. Many clients have had such a positive experience that he became their go-to attorney. In particular, clients appreciate his responsiveness. The attorneys and senior staff of Politis & Matovina, P.A. answer their phones after hours and remain reachable 24/7. Mr. Politis has demonstrated a clear dedication to his clients and their cases. Avvo has awarded him their highest rating of 10 out of 10 due to his impressive background, and Martindale-Hubbell recognized him with their preeminent 'AV' rating, the highest honor the organization bestows for legal ability and ethical standards. Among both clients and fellow attorneys, Mr. Politis is regarded as one of the most competent attorneys in Daytona Beach.
Honors & Qualifications
Received Altar Boy Recognition, 1991
Received Periclean Award from the Order of Ahepa, 1996
Received Business of the Year Award from the American Cancer Society, 2010
Received 25th Milestone Award from the American Cancer Society, 2018
Speaker, Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Seminar "The Future is Now" 21st Century Law Practice, 2010
Speaker, FBI National Academy Associates Conference, 2012
Speaker, Florida Justice Association Seminar "Hell on the Highways: Motorcycles, Trucks & Roads", 2012
Speaker, End Distracted Driving Campaign Presentations to local high schools, 2012-2013
Speaker, Prosecutorial Training Seminar - State Attorney's Office, 2015
Lecturer for the Volusia County School Board, 199-Present
Speaker, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Volusia/Flagler, 2006-Present
Lecturer, Trial Advocacy and Negotiation Skills - State Attorney's Office
Lecturer on Security Surveillance, Criminal Defense, Civil and Personal Injury Litigation directed to corporations doing business as Nightclubs, Restaurants, and Hotels
Lead trial counsel in over 150 jury trials
Retired Chief of Homicide Prosecutor with a 100% conviction rate
Featured in Current Affair, TruTV & Oxygen channel episodes involving a high profile murder case
Numerous appearances in television news broadcasts
Numerous articles in newspapers
Mentioned in a non-fiction book as to a high profile murder case in Daytona Beach
Awarded the preeminent 'AV' rating, the highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubble
Associations
Member of United Way Allocations Board, 1990-1992
President of Parish Council Board for St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 1998-2001
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Daytona Beach, Florida, 1976-Present
Member of Florida Bar, 1988-Present
Member of the Harley Owners Group, 1990-Present
Member of Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce, 1990-Present
Member of U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, 1993-Present
Member of Volusia County Bar Association, 1993-Present
Member of Florida Justice Association, 1994-Present
Counsel for the Police Benevolent Association, 2003-Present
Member of City of Daytona Beach Shores Civil Service Board, 2005
Member of Flagler County Chamber of Commerce, 2006-Present
Member of Port Orange - South Daytona Chamber of Commerce, 2008-Present
Member of Flagler County Bar Association, 2008-Present
Member of Orange County Bar Association, 2008-Present
Member of Volusia Civil Trial Attorneys Association, 2009-Present
Member of Deland Chamber of Commerce, 2010-Present
Member of Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce, 2010-Present
President of City of Daytona Beach Shores Cultural & Entertainment Board, 2011
Lifetime Member of Million Dollar & Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 2011-Present
Member of Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America, 2012-Present
Member of West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce, 2014-Present
Member of Volusia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 2014-Present
Member of Volusia Chapter/Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2015-2016
Member of Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2016
Member of American Association for Justice, 2017-Present
Distinguished Member of Lawyers of Distinction, 2017-Present
Member of National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, Inc., 2017-Present
Lifetime Charter Member of Top American Lawyers, 2017-Present
Member of National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2017-Present
Member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Civil Plaintiff, 2017-Present
Lifetime Member of Best Attorneys of America, 2017-Present
City Council Seat 4 -City of Daytona Beach Shores, 2018-Present
Member of Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, 2008-Present
Member of Flagler County Chamber of Commerce, 2006-2020
Member of West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce, 2014-2023
Member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 10 – Trucking Trial Lawyers, 2020-Present
