Michael J Rogers

Education: B.A. in Psychology, State University New York College at Oswego - 1989 J.D. Stetson University College of Law - 1994

Current bar memberships:

The Florida Bar – Admitted 1994
United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
Lake County Bar Association – Past President

Business and community memberships:

Florida Bar Real Property, Probate and Trust Section
Lake County Bar Board of Directors
Lake County Guardianship Association
Florida State Guardianship Association
Florida Bar Grievance Committee - Former Chairperson
Florida Lemon Law Arbitrator - Former Chairperson
American Cancer Society Board of Directors
Lake County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory committee – Former Chairperson
Lake Sumter Community College – Former adjunct professor

Personal history:

Born and raised on Long Island, New York. Relocated to Florida in 1991 to attend Stetson College of Law in St. Petersburg. Moved to Lake County in 1995 to work as Assistant Public Defender. In 1997 hired by Morley Law Office, PA in Tavares, Florida. Practice concentrated on family and guardianship law. Became partner with Michelle T. Morley and formed Morley and Rogers, PA, in 2000. In 2005 joined with Frank T. Gaylord to form Gaylord & Rogers, LLC, after Michelle T. Morley was appointed to serve as Circuit Judge.

Personal Interests: marathon running, triathlon, mountain biking, whitewater kayaking