MICHAEL I. KROHN, ESQUIRE

14141 46th Street North, Suite 1205, Clearwater, FL 33762 | 813-879-2222 | Michael@KrohnLawFirm.com

PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT
Since 2006, serves as general counsel and executive director of the Sun Coast Police Benevolent Association (PBA), a union charter of the Florida PBA with 30,000 law enforcement officers statewide. Representing officers in over 23 agencies spanning across seven counties in all facets of employment, ranging from disciplinary action, use of force and shootings, to contract negotiations and ensuring benefits for officers injured or killed in the line of duty. Continue to serve as a sworn law enforcement officer, detective and former deputy sheriff since 1992. For over a decade, owner of the Krohn Law Firm, a personal injury firm concentrating on injured first responders. Former felony Assistant State Attorney prosecuting criminals for First Degree Premeditated Murder to Drug Trafficking, including all other violent and nonviolent criminal offenses. Vice President/co-owner of Full Circle PR, a nationwide public relations and marketing firm for specialty medical practices serving as general counsel, responsible for human resources, labor law and corporate contacts in all states.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Featured legal speaker on WTVT (Fox 13), WFTS (ABC Action News), WTSP (10 News), WFLA (Channel 8), HOT 101.5 Radio
• Legal quotes in Tampa Bay Times, Hernando Times, Herald Tribune, Sarasota Herald Tribune, Your Observer News, The Gabber, Gulfport Patch, Largo Leader
• Lecturer at Florida Internal Affairs Investigators Association annual conference on Police Officer’s Bill of Rights, Internal Affairs investigative procedures and tactics, and interrogating officers
• Speaker on OSHA legalities pertaining to active shooter and workplace violence
• Certified Medical Education speaker at ASTRO/SROA national oncology conference on medical marketing topics dealing with Anti-Kickback and Stark Law
• Guest speaker at County Medical Associations
• Guest lecturer at Remington College
• Host law enforcement charity events
• Cancer awareness charity events
• Law school honors, member of Moot Court and Law Society
• Homeowners’ Association President
• Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout

EDUCATION
• Juris Doctorate, Michigan State University College, 1998
• Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, University of South Florida, 1992
• State Law Enforcement Certification, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, 1992

ADMITTED
• U.S. Supreme Court, 2004
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, 2003
• U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, 1999
• Florida Bar, 1999
• Florida Law Enforcement Officer State Certification, 1992

AREAS OF EXPERTISE Labor Law and Employment Law: State, county, city and school board policies, procedures and contracts  Draft and negotiate Collective Bargaining Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding  Law enforcement unions  Legal representation  Contract disputes  Officers’ Bill of Rights  Administrative proceedings  Internal Affairs  Disciplinary grievances  Arbitrations  Civil Service Boards  Division of Administrative Hearings  Florida Department of Law Enforcement  Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission  Burden of proof and standards of proof  Education and instruction on policies, procedures and tactics  Standard Operation Procedures  General Orders  Directives  In-service training  Legislative drafting  Unemployment Compensation  Worker’s Compensation  Pensions  Benefits  Charity fundraising for fallen or injured officers  OSHA regulations  Risk and liability  Draft multi-tiered business contracts  Human Resources  Political Action Committees (PAC)  Lobbying

Personal Injury and Insurance Defense: Trial attorney  First responder on and off duty auto accidents  Injuries  Wrongful death  Negligence  Legal research and writing  Discovery  Depositions  Motions  All pleadings up to and through trial

Criminal Prosecution: Felony, juvenile, misdemeanor and criminal traffic prosecutor  First Degree Premeditated Murder, DUI Manslaughter, Armed Robbery, Armed Drug Trafficking cases  Various other serious felony crimes  Grand Jury indictments  Violation of probation  Discovery  Motion hearings  Supervise Certified Legal Interns  Advanced prosecution certifications in Prosecution of Homicide Cases 201, DUI Vehicular Manslaughter 201, Prosecution 201 and DUI Trial Advocacy  Criminal statutes and interpretation

Law Enforcement: Fulltime Deputy Sheriff  Reserve Police Officer and Detective  Uniform Patrol Division  Detective Division  Street Crimes Narcotics Unit  Auto Theft Task Force  DUI Task Force  Alcohol Beverage Task Force  Vice and Narcotics  Search warrant entry  Narcotic recognition and identification  DUI field sobriety exercises  Traffic radar operation certification  Traffic stops  Vehicle operations  Pursuits  Active shooter  Probable cause  Reasonable suspension  Arrests  Detention  Interrogation tactics  Search and seizure  Use of force  Policies and procedures

EMPLOYMENT • General Counsel and Executive Director (2006 – Present) o Sun Coast Police Benevolent Association, Inc., Clearwater, FL o Sun Coast Law Enforcement Charities, Inc., Clearwater, FL • Owner (2009 – Present) o Krohn Law Firm, P.A., Offices Tampa and Clearwater, FL • Vice President and Co-Owner (2012 – Present) o Full Circle PR, Inc., National Headquarters Tampa, FL • Associate Attorney (2005 – 2006) o Hass, Dutton, Blackburn, Lewis, Longley & Lee, P.A., Tampa, FL • Assistant State Attorney (1999 – 2005) o Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Tampa, FL • Reserve Police Detective (1999 – Present) o Indian Shores Police Department, Indian Shores, FL • Deputy Sheriff (1992 – 1995) o Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Tampa, FL