Michael A. Kolcun is a Partner with Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP.
Mr. Kolcun’s practice is focused in commercial and intellectual property disputes, including breach of contract, partnership/joint venture and shareholder claims, copyright and trademark infringement, and other business torts. He represents a range of clients from large corporations to start-ups, as well as investors and individuals. As an experienced litigator, Mr. Kolcun has prosecuted and defended numerous actions in state courts in Florida and New York, and in federal district, appellate, and bankruptcy courts and arbitration tribunals throughout the U.S.
Tampa Bay American Inn of Court
Federal Bar Association
Hillsborough County Bar Association
Florida Bar, Business Law Section
Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Tampa Class of 2023
Florida State University College of Law Alumni Association, Board of Directors
“SCOTUS Sides with the 11th Circuit by Allowing Copyright Damages Beyond 3 Years,” Business Law Section of the Florida Bar, June 14, 2024.
“The 11th Circuit Limits Damages from FUFTA’s “Catch-All” Provision,” Business Law Section of the Florida Bar, May 25, 2023.
“The 11th Circuit Joins the Split by Refusing to Limit Copyright Damages,” Business Law Section of the Florida Bar, March 15, 2023.
“Moving in the Time of COVID – Planning (and Luck!),” Neurosurgery Podcast, April 10, 2022.
“Don’t Pull the Trigger on a Shotgun Pleading—Here’s Why,” Business Law Section of the Florida Bar, March 16, 2021.
“Careers in Business Law,” University of South Florida – Pre-Law Track, 2021.
“Medicine & Law – Defending Your Intellectual Property,” Neurosurgery Podcast, August 20, 2020.
“Enforcing Judgments against a Debtor’s Spouse,” Law360, November 1, 2017.
“Protecting and Enforcing Judgment Creditor Interests In IP,” Law360, June 1, 2017.
“How Hedge Fund Managers Can Address Common Issues and Risks When Enforcing Judgments Against Debtors,” The Hedge Fund Law Report, October 1, 2016.
“3 Steps to Successful Judgment Enforcement,” Law360, September 1, 2016.
“Maximizing Your Chances for Oral Argument,” DRI – For the Defense, August 1, 2016.
“Regulatory Update – Lender Liability,” Private Asset Management, April 1, 2016.
“The Ethical Limits of Attorney Social Media Investigations,” Law360, July 7, 2015.