\Michael K. Houtz was born in Kansas City Missouri and grew up in Iowa. He received a bachelor's degree from Purdue University in 1973 and a master's degree from Ball State University in 1977. In 1984 he graduated,
Cum Laude, from Stetson University College of law. His practice areas include nursing home litigation, personal injury and mass torts. He is a member of The Association of Trial lawyers of America, The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers and First United Methodist Church in St. Petersburg.
