Emily Higdon Michaels Attorney At Law

Thoughtful attorney providing strategic legal support across criminal, civil, and transactional matters. Drawing on assistant state attorney experience and deep procedural insight to deliver efficient, results-driven solutions.

As a member of the GrayRobinson litigation team, Emily brings a diverse and accomplished legal background, offering support across a variety of complex matters. With a strong foundation in criminal law, personal injury, family law, and estate planning, she has represented clients at respected firms throughout Florida. Emily honed her skills as a former assistant state attorney, managing a caseload of up to 500 criminal cases and successfully litigating numerous jury trials. Her broad legal background allows her to deliver practical, strategic solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs.

In addition to her legal practice, Emily spent nearly a decade working within Florida’s Clerk of Courts system, giving her a deep understanding of the procedural complexities that can impact legal outcomes. Whether drafting contracts, preparing for trial, or navigating clients through complex legal processes, Emily approaches every project with professionalism, diligence, and a results-driven mindset.

• Affiliations
  • Capital City Justice Association
  • Florida Association for Women Lawyers
  • The Florida Bar
  • Florida Justice Association
  • Florida State University, Public Interest and Family Justice Clinic, 2020
  • Society of Women Trial Lawyers
• Credentials
  • J.D., Samford University Cumberland School of Law, 2020
  • Florida State University College of Law, Transient Studies, Summer 2020
  • B.S., Florida State University, 2016
• Admissions
  • Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle and Northern Districts of Florida