Michael Lewis Van Cise

Michael Lewis Van Cise

also known as Michael L. Van Cise

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate

171 17th Street, NW, Suite 2100, Atlanta, GA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Probate 10%

16 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 13 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2012

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 19 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2006

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Arnall Golden Gregory, LLP

171 17th Street, NW, Suite 2100, Atlanta, GA, 30363-1031

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Michael Lewis Van Cise's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2009 | Elder Law

Excellent professionalism and service

Michael's firm handles my elderly parents' estate planning needs. Recently, Michael was extremely responsive at a critical time when our family needed him most. He is professional, skilled and very service-oriented. I cannot say enough good things about Michael and his firm. Thanks Michae...l! - Clark Milioti

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Michael Lewis Van Cise's Lawyer Endorsements

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Howard Roitman

Probate lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brent Carter

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Michael for over 13 years. He is perhaps the most intellectualy gifted person I've had the opportunity to be associated with. That being said, his greatest qualities, in my estimation, are his character, attention to detail, and competency in the legal area he has chosen to practice-estate planning. Anyone represented by Michael can rest assured they are receiving top-notch legal expertise."

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Matthew Duncan

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Matthew Joe

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've referred two matters to Michael, and in both cases his clients have been extremely satisfied with the work he has done. He is impeccably thorough, professional, and cost-efficient. Would recommend to anyone needing estate planning work."

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Rakesh Parekh

Probate lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Michael for nearly 6 years, both as a fellow classmate and now as a legal practitioner. I was recently confronted with a probate issue outside my field of expertise. As a result of several referrals from the community, I reached out to Michael and was well beyond satisfied with his helpful counsel. He clearly understands the role of the advocate, so very focused on the client's needs being candid and professional throughout. Michael is not only diligent and hard-working like many attorneys in the metro Atlanta area, but a pleasant and gracious gentleman whose work will undoubtedly exceed your expectations. I wholeheartedly recommend Michael as an attorney of choice for estate planning and other probate issues."

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Tanner Pittman

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael Van Cise is one of the most dedicated and intelligent lawyers it has been my pleasure to work with. Because I know he specializes in estate planning, I have frequently asked Michael’s advice regarding will and trust matters. Most recently, I asked him to help me understand the intricacies of a credit-shelter trust, a complex estate planning tool. Michael’s assistance not only went well beyond what most attorneys will give in free advice but also demonstrated a command of his subject that places him among the finest lawyers in his field. Though an attorney myself, I will look first to Michael when and if I need personal representation in complex estate planning. No attorney’s fee can adequately capture the security of knowing one’s estate and tax matters are handled right the first time. It is a rare pleasure to be able to say that an attorney can instill such confidence in a client, but I can definitely say so about Michael Van Cise."

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Justin Franklin

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I sought the counsel of Mr. Van Cise on a complex estate planning matter involving the drafting of a pass-through trust for the management of an individual retirement account to gain maximum tax deferral while meeting my client's goals for restricting/allowing access to the corpus during the life of the beneficiary. I found Mr. Van Cise competent and his suggestions were offered in a manner one would expect from a professional. I offer my recommendation of Mr. Van Cise with confidence."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

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2025

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2024

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2023

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2022

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2021

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2018

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2016

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2015

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2014

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2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Order of the Coif, University of Georgia School of Law

2001

Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, Mercer University

1997

Faculty Medal of General Excellence, Darlington School

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney at Law, Arnall Golden Gregory

2006 - 2010

Associate Attorney, Scroggin & Co., P.C.

2005 - 2005

Summer Associate, Gearhiser, Peters, Lockaby, Cavett & Elliott

2004 - 2004

Summer Associate, Fortson, Bentley & Griffin

2001 - 2003

Alumni Gifts Officer, Darlington School

2001 - 2001

Financial Consultant, Wachovia Securities

Associations

2007 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Darlington School Alumni Council

Member

2006 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re: Estate of A. M. [name abbreviated for confidentiality]

This matter settled out-of-court.

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Education

2006

University of Georgia

law

2001

Mercer University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1997

Darlington School

Publications

2005

Journal of Intellectual Property Law The Georgia Open Records Law Electronic Signature Exception: The Intersection of Privacy, Technology, and Open Records

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