If you’ve been injured in an accident and need firm legal support, you deserve experienced advocates—people who not only understand injury law inside out but genuinely care about your recovery.
That’s what you’ll find at Bagen Law Accident Injury Lawyers, P.A., founded in Gainesville, Florida, in 1982. With offices in Ocala and Daytona Beach, their dedicated team brings decades of experience to serve clients across the state. Let’s meet the attorneys listed on their official site and learn what each brings to the table.
Steven A. Bagen, Esq. – Founder & Lead Counsel
Steven Bagen has been practicing injury law in Florida since 1982. A graduate of Western New England College School of Law and the University of Florida College of Law, he’s recovered tens of millions in compensation for clients affected by car crashes, wrongful death, and catastrophic injuries. As the founder, Steven guides the firm’s legal direction and mentors every team member under the firm’s motto: “Fighting for Florida’s Injured.”
Kyle J. Bagen, Esq. – Head of Litigation
Kyle heads up litigation and focuses on high‑stakes cases such as truck or motorcycle accidents and wrongful death claims. A Gainesville native and graduate of the University of Florida and Barry University School of Law, Kyle is recognized as a Super Lawyers Under 40 Rising Star and member of the Multi‑Million Dollar Advocates Forum and several state legal associations. His handle on courtroom dynamics is backed by multiple multi‑million‑dollar verdicts and settlements.
Michael L. Gibson, Esq.
An attorney with deep regional roots, Michael joined the firm in the early 1990s after growing up on Florida’s Space Coast. He offers invaluable local insight and long-term experience in automobile accident cases. Clients describe him as methodical, highly competent, and deeply familiar with North Central Florida courts.
Melonie I. Dorsey, Esq.
In practice since the early 1990s, Melonie combines investigative drive with courtroom readiness. She’s earned respect for developing personal relationships with clients and for clear, compassionate communication. Her active involvement in the Gainesville community reflects her broader commitment beyond casework.
Christopher R. Chenevey, Esq.
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former legal counsel to Fortune 500 companies, Christopher applies discipline and strategic clarity to his injury cases—especially car accidents and premises liability. His corporate and military background gives him a strategic advantage when facing insurers in complex negotiations or trials.
Christopher Hopkins, Esq.
Christopher Hopkins is listed on the firm’s official attorney roster and has handled personal injury litigation, including motor vehicle injury cases. Recent court filings show him involved in injury claims against major insurers in Florida Northern District courts, demonstrating his active role in plaintiff-side representation.
Paul Brockway, Esq.
Paul is another core member of the Bagen Law legal team. While public biographical details are limited, his inclusion in the firm’s official attorneys list highlights his role in advancing client cases and supporting the firm’s mission of dedicated, personalized legal service.
Kelly Thompson, Esq.
Also listed among the firm’s attorneys, Kelly Thompson contributes to the legal team’s breadth. Though detailed bio details are not publicly available, her presence on the roster indicates her involvement in client representation and case work alongside the firm’s senior litigators.
Why Trust This Team?
With over 40 years of collective experience, Bagen Law Accident Injury Lawyers has built a legacy of representing Florida injury victims with skill and compassion. The attorneys have secured hundreds of millions in verdicts and settlements across various personal injury areas—from car accidents to wrongful death to premises liability.
They work on contingency—meaning clients pay nothing unless there’s a recovery—and cover case-related expenses upfront. That approach ensures clients can focus on healing while the legal team pursues justice and fair compensation.
If you’re in need of skilled and compassionate legal representation after an injury, Bagen Law offers both the capacity and commitment to help you rebuild—and pursue the full compensation you deserve.