Wagner Bagot & Rayer

Tom Wagner and Mike Bagot grew up in New Orleans and practiced law together for several years in one of the Citys oldest firms. When we formed the firm in 1986, our aim was to foster a professional practice which was personal and flexible for the benefit of client and counsel alike. We hoped to take our work seriously, without taking ourselves too seriously. We learned that effective and personal representation, which is adaptive to the particular needs of each client, results in long term relationships with our clientele. Over time our practice has grown. Our lawyers represent business and employers in a wide range of commercial, environmental, marine and litigation matters. The Firm also has an extensive practice in insurance, casualty and personal injury litigation.

Wagner Bagot & Rayer is a Miami, Florida transportation law firm built on a tradition of hands-on, relationship-focused advocacy. Founded in 1986 by Tom Wagner and Mike Bagot, the firm grew out of a shared legal partnership that began in one of New Orleans’ oldest firms, with both attorneys bringing a longtime commitment to professional practice that stays personal and adaptable. Their guiding philosophy—taking the work seriously while keeping the approach flexible—supports client representation tailored to individual needs, helping build long-term relationships. Today, the firm has expanded to serve businesses and employers in a range of commercial, environmental, marine, and litigation matters. Wagner Bagot & Rayer also maintains an extensive practice in insurance, casualty, and personal injury litigation, bringing experience that can be especially relevant in transportation-related disputes and related claims in the Miami area. With a team grounded in courtroom readiness and responsive client service, the firm’s unique value is practical, adaptive legal support across complex matters—delivered with the personal attention that reflects its roots.