TAMPA, FL – Cantrell Schuette, P.A. is excited to announce that Managing Partner Michael Schuette has been selected as a Legal Elite Notable Managing Partner by Florida Trend magazine for 2026. The recognition appears in the publication’s July issue.
The annual recognition highlights managing partners across Florida who demonstrate exceptional leadership in guiding their firms’ strategic direction while maintaining excellence in the practice of law. Schuette was selected through a nomination and editorial review process based on his professional accomplishments, commitment to mentorship, and contributions to the legal profession and community.
As managing partner of Cantrell Schuette, Schuette oversees the firm’s business litigation, franchise, employment, non-compete and trade secrets, and personal injury practices. A Pinellas County native, he earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Stetson University College of Law and his B.A. from the University of Florida. He has also been recognized by the Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars list and the Franchise Times Legal Eagle list, and was named The Employment Lawyer Guide’s Lawyer of the Year for Florida in 2026.
The full list of 2026 Florida Trend Legal Elite NOTABLE Managing Partners is available on the Florida Trend website at floridatrend.com.
About Cantrell Schuette
Cantrell Schuette is a nationally recognized law firm representing companies and individuals in employment law, federal employment law, franchise law, complex business litigation, non-compete and trade secret disputes, and personal injury cases. The firm’s attorneys bring exceptional credentials, substantial experience, and a passion for helping their clients through focused, strategic, and trial-ready advocacy.