Lewis S. “Mike” Eidson

Colson Hicks Eidson

Coral Gables, FL

40+ Years Experience

Licensed in 2 States

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About Lewis

Lewis S. “Mike” Eidson is the President and Senior Partner of Colson Hicks Eidson, with over four decades of experience in complex litigation, particularly product liability cases. He holds a Juris Doctor from Emory University Law School and has a commendable military background. He was lead attorney in the Firestone/Ford MDL and AeroPeru Flight 603 cases, and was President of the American Association for Justice (formerly ATLA) from 2006-2007. He is also an active volunteer in the community and author of several legal textbooks.

Licensed States

Georgia Florida

Education

Juris Doctor

Emory University Law School

Graduate Program in History

Georgia State University

European History

Warwick University, Coventry England

Bachelor of Arts

University of South Carolina

Awards & Recognition

Chambers USA Guide: Ranked Senior Statespeople

Litigation: Mainly Plaintiffs · 2025

Florida Super Lawyers

2025

American Association of Justice Leonard M. Ring Champion of Justice Award

2025

Emory University Law, Endowed Kessler-Eidson Two Week Trial Technique Program

2025

Cambridge Who’s Who among executives and professionals

2023

Professional Associations

International Academy of Trial LawyersAmerican College of Trial LawyersMiami Dade County Board of Trial AdvocatesDade County Trial LawyersAmerican Association of JusticeAttorneys for Voices for Children, Miami-Dade CountyInstitute for Injury ReductionMiami City BalletUnited WayMiami-Dade County Arts CouncilMiami Project to Cure ParalysisSanctuary of the ArtsAmerican Board of Trial AdvocatesAttorneys Information Exchange GroupTrial Lawyers for Public Justice