Meet the Team

Michael C. Blickensderfer

After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, Mike Blickensderfer attended and graduated from Ohio University in 1974 receiving a degree in business administration. After graduation and prior to going to law school, he worked for several years at JFK Airport, in New York. There, as a Cargo Manager he ran the cargo operations for several major airline carriers, including Saudi Arabian Airlines.

He subsequently attended Seton Hall University School of Law, receiving his law degree in 1985. Mr. Blickensderfer is admitted to practice law in Florida, New York, and New Jersey, being admitted in New York and New Jersey in 1986 and Florida in 1987.

In addition to having his own practice in Tampa, Mr. Blickensderfer also works for the Disparti Law Group located in Holiday, Florida. Mr. Blickensderfer has worked for two other prominent Tampa Bay area firms, specializing in personal injury litigation and claims.

His experience also includes serving as a prosecutor both in Florida and in Long Island. Other areas he served were in narcotics, Medicaid fraud, and DUI offenses within New York City. He also served as a Public Defender, practicing criminal law within the felony division in Tampa, Florida. Other legal experience includes real estate, family law, criminal defense, social security and labor law.

Mr. Blickensderfer’s background includes courtroom and trial experience, both in criminal and civil cases.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury
Insurance
Real Estate
Criminal Law

Education

Ohio University, Magna Cum Laude: B.A. (1975)
Seton Hall University School of Law: J.D. (1985)

Bar Admissions

Florida, 1987
New York, 1986
New Jersey, 1987

Bar Memberships

Florida Bar Association
Hillsborough Bar Association
Clearwater Bar Association
Florida Trial Lawyers Association

Attorney at Law

Information from the Florida Bar:

Licensed in FL, NY, and NJ
Over 25 years of legal experience

Fun Fact: Michael served as a U.S. Marine shortly after graduating high school in Ohio, and was almost drafted to fight in the Vietnam War. Michael's family created one of the first electric typewriters: the "Blick-Electric."

Viviane Blickensderfer

Vice President

Administrative experience with Fortune 500 companies such as FedEx

Fun Fact: Viviane loves to travel, especially to Italy. She was born overseas, and grew up in New York. She loves international cuisine, design, and fashion.

Chantil Colon

Paralegal

Over 11 years of paralegal experience

Fun fact: Chantil loves spending quality time wth family and friends, as well as maintaining an intimate relationship with the Lord. She also enjoys a night out on the dance floor!

Dana Blickensderfer

Legal assistant and Public Relations/
Marketing Specialist

Dana recently graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in public relations.

Fun fact: Dana runs a small art business: Dblick Art. She accidentally stumbled upon painting and found it to be one of her many talents.