Welcome, and thank you for visiting. This site serves as the professional profile for Capt. Michael R. Ange, Ph.D. — expert witness, forensic consultant, Florida Supreme Court certified mediator, and career diving professional.

With nearly three decades of active case work, 6,000+ logged dives across three continents, a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Master license, and authorship of the definitive recreational diving safety reference (Diver Down, McGraw-Hill), I bring an uncommon combination of operational depth and academic rigor to diving and maritime litigation. Prior to my diving career I served over a decade in law enforcement, primarily in narcotics and criminal investigations — experience that shaped both my investigative methodology and my comfort under cross examination in adversarial proceedings.

I am based in North Central Florida and available to retained counsel throughout the United States and internationally. Use the navigation above to explore my qualifications, publications, and services — or contact me directly to discuss your case.

Safe diving,

Capt. Michael R. Ange, Ph.D.