Attorney Mike Vaghaiwalla represented me on a modification of child support with excellent results. I'm an attorney myself, and I can tell when a fellow lawyer is doing what he/she is supposed to do. Mike Vaghaiwalla definitely did! I can't think of a better family law attorney and law firm than Greater Orlando Family Law and Attorney Vaghaiwalla. Thanks Mike!
Michael was great. Michael and his paralegal Joanna kept every communication to the point and answered every question within a timely manor. Never chasing the opposing lawyers frivolous motions and papering attempts to run up cost. All the while keeping the billable hours as low as possible. Michael and Joanna were so good my spouse fired her attorney 6 months in and we finalized our divorce as uncontested. Allowing me and my wife to keep our friendship and our children in the family home. I am so grateful to Michael and Joanna for being great at what they do.
Attorney Michael Vaghaiwalla grew up in the greater Orlando area and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida. Thereafter, Mr. Vaghaiwalla began his legal career working as a paralegal with a prominent firm in Orlando handling medical malpractice, wrongful death, general negligence, and product liability cases. Mr. Vaghaiwalla’s success as a paralegal furthered his desire to help people and led him to attend law school.
Mr. Vaghaiwalla spent a significant portion of his time in law school giving back to the community by donating his time and efforts to Florida State’s Public Interest Law Center where he helped medically fragile children obtain access to healthcare. As a result of his work in the Public Interest Law Center, Mr. Vaghaiwalla received a certificate of distinguished pro bono accomplishment. Mr. Vaghaiwalla continues to actively pursue opportunities to give back to the . Vaghaiwalla earned his Juris Doctor from The Florida State University College of Law. Based on his outstanding legal research and writing skills, Mr. Vaghaiwalla was selected to research and draft a significant section of an Amicus Brief that was filed with the United States Supreme Court on a historic public interest issue. Mr. Vaghaiwalla also wrote a public interest article that was published by the Orlando Sentinel that received national recognition from Kaiser Health News.
Mr. Vaghaiwalla now turns his practice to advocating for individuals in all spectrums of family law. Mr. Vaghaiwalla is a member of the Florida Bar, the Orange County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Central Florida Family Law Inns of Court, and the Florida Justice Association. Mr. Vaghaiwalla is licensed to practice in all Florida trial courts.
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Excellent attorney!
Attorney Mike Vaghaiwalla represented me on a modification of child support with excellent results. I'm an attorney myself, and I can tell when a fellow lawyer is doing what he/she is supposed to do. Mike Vaghaiwalla definitely did! I can't think of a better family law attorney and law firm than Greater Orlando Family Law and Attorney Vaghaiwalla. Thanks Mike!
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Posted by Jared | July 11, 2023
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The greatest law firm for me and my family
Michael was great. Michael and his paralegal Joanna kept every communication to the point and answered every question within a timely manor. Never chasing the opposing lawyers frivolous motions and papering attempts to run up cost. All the while keeping the billable hours as low as possible. Michael and Joanna were so good my spouse fired her attorney 6 months in and we finalized our divorce as uncontested. Allowing me and my wife to keep our friendship and our children in the family home. I am so grateful to Michael and Joanna for being great at what they do.
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Posted by Arisara | January 15, 2023
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Hire Michael Vaghaiwalla, Esq. as your Divorce Attorney!
Back in May 2022, I hired Michael J. Vaghaiwalla, Esq. to represent me in my divorce case. Michael was great! He is very personable. I effectively communicate my concerns and expectations to Michael, and he clearly explained things to me regarding my case and provided me with realistic expectations, which I appreciated.
Mike is also a skilled divorce attorney. My divorce case touched all aspects of my life-family, finances, retirement, career, and much more. Mike knew how to protect my interests, he was very knowledgeable and experienced in his practice to deal with the complexities of my case, while allowing me to continue my daily life as much as possible. Mike and his paralegal Joanna were available to respond to my questions in a timely manner. I appreciate Mike and Joanna very much and am grateful to have Great Orlando Family Law represent me in my divorce case. I recommend this law firm and Michael J. Vaghaiwalla, Esq. to anyone who is looking for a great divorce attorney to represent them.
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Posted by Lindsay | August 12, 2022
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Excellent, Knowledgeable Family Attorney
I hired Attorney Michael Vaghaiwalla to help me to navigate a very emotional Divorce and custody case. He was thorough in explaining the steps along the way from beginning to end and assured me that he would do everything in his power to keep myself and my children safe. Mr. Vaghaiwalla did exactly what he said he would do with patience and compassion. I was awarded sole legal and physical custody of my children and Mr. Vaghaiwalla did an excellent job at executing a safety focused parenting plan that really does put the children's health and safety first.
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Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2022
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Family Case
I hired Michael J. Vaghaiwalla to represent me in a paternity petition case, and cannot be more thankful to him. He educated me during the process on legalities that would do harm, or protect me as a mother. He had my best interest in mind 100% of the time, is humble and personable. My case should’ve been straight forward, but opposing counsel made things difficult. We were still able to settle out of court, which I made clear was the goal, and I feel Michael is the reason it happened. He always had a plan C to the plan B, and took calls and texts on his personal time. He is considerate, smart, and adaptable, which was exactly what my case needed. Thank you. If you’re looking for a family law attorney, Michael J. Vaghaiwalla, is your guy!
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Posted by Nabila | July 19, 2022
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Eternally Grateful
I would like to sincerely thank you for all your services offered to me, you have been like an angel who came to help me when I needed it most. You have been an excellent professional, who guided me for myself and the stability and well-being of my daughters.
Thank you for your time, your dedication, for listening to my concerns and fears as a mother, and above all, for your patience.
I will be eternally grateful to you and your team.
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Posted by Brian | May 6, 2022
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Thank you
If I can give you a million Stars… I will!!!! THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING ME TO CONNECT BACK INTO MY SONS LIFE
Posted by Veronica | March 26, 2022
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Outstanding Professionalism
Mr. Vagahiwalla has exceptional knowledge of family law and is very well versed with any/all forms that were needed in my contentious divorce. His calm personality and knowledge left me feeling at ease and in control throughout the process.
He isn't afraid to take the lead or stand up to opposing counsel if he needs too. He always kept my best interest his top priority and communication was outstanding. I highly recommend Mr. Vaghaiwalla and his team to anyone who needs results with their family law case. With the experience I've had, with attorneys in the area, he's the best!
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Posted by Mathew | March 15, 2022
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Highly Recommend
After a year into a messy divorce with children and no attorney. I reached out to Mike on a referral and glad I did. I was extremely happy with how he handled my case. He took on my mess of a case and preformed very well. He was attentive, addressed any concerns and answered all my questions, which I had a lot! In short, if anyone needs a good, well educated divorce attorney. Look no further then Mr. Vaghaiwalla! You won't be disappointed!
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Posted by Erika Gal | March 3, 2022
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Fantastic Representation!
I will start by saying that I cannot thank Michael and his firm Greater Orlando enough for the tireless effort they put forward while representing me. I hired Michael after my ex-husband breached our divorce agreement over two years ago. During that time Michael and his team of paralegals worked non-stop (including weekends) and were very understanding of my situation. They were true professionals who always responded to my inquiries in a timely manner and caught up with me at the end of the day with details of the case. Michael is honest, loyal and aggressive when needed. He takes his cases personally, really cares about his clients and goes above and beyond to make sure they are protected. It’s hard to find a good attorney these days but he made sure all areas were covered so that the truth could be known, and justice could be served. Thank you once again for everything you have done to win this case. If I ever need to deal with another family case, The Greater Orlando firm is the one to hire. Fantastic Representation!
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Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2021
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Current client and very thankful father
I hired Mike Vaghaiwalla for custody and modification of time-sharing for my child. He assumed my case in March 2020 and was very intentional with filing motions to the court. This was successful in getting the time-sharing plan suspended. While we had differences on some issues, he listened to my concerns and offered timely advice to help me make decisions. We had to go to trial regarding permanent custody. Mike’s skills in presenting evidence and questioning both sides resulted in me being granted full custody of my child. Our family is very thankful for his professionalism and expertise. I would definitely recommend him to other fathers that need an experienced lawyer on their side.
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Posted by Laura | June 18, 2021
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Fantastic Divorce Lawyer
Mr. Vaghaiwalla was Fantastic representation! I was unsure of the whole process of divorce, as most people are who go through it. Michael was easy to talk to, knowledgeable, kind hearted, aggressive when needed and wouldn't let me sign anything that wasn't fair. He looked out for my children and myself, catching details I didn't even know needed attention. I am so thankful for him and his staff
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Posted by Mario | May 4, 2021
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Top Notch !!!! BEST of Orlando
Hello avvo readers,
First I would like to say, Divorce is a scenario that affects all family involved, especially the children. Parents should always put their children first and the effects of divorce on children can be devastating. Think about your kids first!!!!!
The firm initially assisted me with my divorce, during very difficult times and I felt blessed to have them represent me and what I wished to achieve. Fairness....The law is written and came through for me as intended, however It takes seasoned representation to navigate the law, how it is interpreted and what to apply to your case.
I found my self in one of those situations, where a bitter former spouse continued to drag post divorce concerns in court for various reason$$$$ including trying to obtain majority parenting time.
Michael and his team assisted me with Post divorce concerns and were detailed in their delivery and results obtained were great as expected. I would highly recommend anyone to consult with Michael before making a commitment elsewhere. There are lawyers out there who dont care, dont know or are just too placid with the system that drains your hard earned income without results.
Michael and his team are great in addressing the specifics of your concerns and straight shooters in providing results. Proper representation is a must as well as your own efforts to dot the I's and cross the T's if required. I am extremely grateful for Michael and his team's service and will consult them anytime if required.
Im at a point of gratitude that if Michael or Nicole were to call me to help them with a flat tire, I would drive out in a heartbeat.
Avoid the mistake of not consulting them first!!!!
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Posted by Matt | April 30, 2021
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Mr. Vaghaiwalla
I want to let everyone looking for a family attorney know that by choosing Mr. Vaghaiwalla, you can breathe a sigh of relief. He will have your back, and put your children and you first. Mike kept me up to date and handled things appropriately as they arose. He is a professional in every aspect of law and I will keep him as needed.
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Posted by Christina | July 2, 2020
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Family - Divorce case
We are lucky to have found Michael and law firm. From consultation to the end of our case, Michael and his paralegal were there for us every step of the way. He was very helpful with COVID19 difficult time and always keep communications open for us. Great price, excellent services, professional and expertise in delivering what we agreed on.. Michael also gave us a fair price for our case as well. I strongly advise anyone to look for a family lawyer should get a consultation with Michael and his firm... Thank you so much Michael and Nicole..
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Posted by Ruby | February 20, 2020
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Relocation
I’d recommend attorney Michael Vaghaiwalla to anyone and everyone! He and his assistant Nicole were very informative, helpful, and to the point. I did not think my case had much hope but wanted to try anyway, attorney Michael did not shy away. I moved to a different country while my case was still in the process but Michael had no problem with this and kept in touch via email/phone. He kept me up to date on the next steps in the court process and how to be prepared for it. I appreciate his help with my case. After months of not seeing my daughter, I’ll soon be reuniting with her. I couldn’t have done it without attorney Michael.
Thank you!!
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Posted by Sarah | October 22, 2019
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Knowledgeable, Professional and Compassionate
From day one on my case, Michael ensured I had information and assistance to make the best decisions for my situation. With his assistance I successfully navigated the sometimes complicated and tedious family court process with a favorable outcome as a result. Michael truly cared and went above and beyond to ensure my case was handled properly. I would recommend him if you need an attorney for any family court matters.
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Posted by Darren | March 19, 2019
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Darren
Throughout my divorce process Michael showed the type of knowledge base and work ethic that was needed to protect my interests from an aggressive Plaintiff. He showed great ability in determining what was emotion and what was plausible fact on both sides to allow the process to settle prior to trial. For anyone facing the uncertainty of divorce Michael with Greater Orlando Family Law is your guy; One meeting and you will agree.
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Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2019
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Excellent Attorney with Human Touch
As my attorney in an abuse protection and divorce case, Michael’s services, counsel and results were outstanding. He refiled with the court multiple requests over the period of 8 months for continuance of my protection order to be sure of my legal safety during the divorce proceedings. Michael, along with others, highly recommended I change the locks to the house, get cameras out front and back, and have an exit plan.
In addition, Michael has a very steady and insightful personally that listened to my gripes and wishes, particularly about the deliberate delays my husband was pursuing to avoid a divorce. He consistently worked with opposing counsel to expedite their delivery of court paperwork, and even had to develop a “motion to compel” with the court to get my husband to complete the financial documents required.
Michael also helped me strategize divorce settlement options, giving me pros and cons, so we could land on a beneficial but reasonable offer to present my husband and his attorney. I was favoring one approach and he offered an alternate one that might save me time and money that I had never originally thought of.
Even when it came time for a mediation session, Michael drove me to and from his office so I would avoid running into my husband during the session, as we were in separate rooms due to the protection no-contact order. He is a sensitive but focused professional, a trait that helped in my emotional situations during the mediation when opposing attorney learned my husband had omitted to tell him about critical abuse instances of the case. Michael did get me close to an agreeable divorce settlement beyond what either of us suspected would be accepted. However, the divorce did not progress due to my husband’s death.
I highly recommend Michael for his professionalism, knowledge, experience and humanity as he helped move me along through a frustrating and emotional process.
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Posted by Michael | February 13, 2019
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Divorce
AWESOME!!!!!!! I have nothing but the best to say about Mr vaghaiwalla and his firm!!! Through Mr Vaghaiwalla and his firm I have absolutely nothing that can explain how phenomenal they are!!!!!
First off I am a single dad with full custody of my two amazing young children and for that I owe everything to Mr Vaghaiwalla and firm! Not to leave out Liz Santiago whom with her help I learned how to use a computer !!!
The firm gave a father a new perspective on what I considered to be a joke of a legal system and shed new light on how, when done properly, that the truth and best judgement will prevail and prevail it did!!! I paid for multiple consultations from other attorneys and am so fortunate that I took the time to find the right one for myself and my children! Once I spoke with Michael I felt that good feeling and he did not approach my situation as every other attorney did and for that I chose to hire him! The best decision I have ever made hands down!
Thank you Mr Vaghaiwalla and you too Liz as for you have given my children nothing but the best future ever! You have really changed our lives for the better!! For that I am forever grateful !!!
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Family Attorney | Sep 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Vaghaiwalla is one of the hardest working attorneys I know. He holds the qualities you want in a lawyer. He is intelligent, caring, and willing to roll up his sleeves to get the job done. Most of all, Michael is an attorney you can trust."
Unknown Attorney | Jun 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Mike for a long time and can attest first hand to his strong work ethic and legal skills. He is hard working and extremely diligent. I endorse him wholeheartedly."
Family Attorney | Mar 28
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I have worked on several matters with Attorney Vaghaiwalla. Attorney Vagaiwalla was professional and assisted in reaching several creative solutions."
Family Attorney | May 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Michael is an intelligent, insightful and hard working attorney. His work ethic and dedication to his clients has made him a rising star in our community. I fully endorse this attorney."
Family Attorney | May 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Vaghaiwalla is very knowledgeable and competent. He works diligently for his clients while strongly defending their interests."
"Michael Vaghaiwalla perfectly balances advocacy with compassion. He listens to the goals of his clients, and is honest and forthright with his legal advice. He is a great attorney, both for his clients and for other attorneys to work with."
Family Attorney | Feb 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Vaghaiwalla is a superb family law attorney. He is extremely knowledgeable in family law and provides excellent representation to his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked on several cases with him. He is bright and efficient. He can focus on the issues and can come up with creative solutions to attempt to settle cases amicably. He is also very good at presenting the case to the Judge in court."
"Michael is a hard working attorney who cares about his clients. I have seen the results of his hard work and I would recommend Michael to anyone looking for a great family attorney."
Unknown Attorney | Sep 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. He has a vast knowledge of the law, is very professional, while still personable with his clients. Michael is a great peer to have in the law community, and I know that when I refer clients to him, that they are in good hands."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is an excellent attorney, who works hard for his clients putting their needs first. I would recommend him to anyone in need of a family law lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Oct 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Vaghaiwalla is a true professional. His unwavering dedication to his clients is something to admire. Colleagues and clients would both agree, Mike gets the job done right! I highly recommend his services."
Unknown Attorney | Sep 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Mr. Vaghaiwalla for a few years. He holds the qualities you want and need from a lawyer: he is knowledgeable, caring, and willing to put the required work to get the job done. Above all, Mr. Vaghaiwalla is an attorney you can trust. I highly recommend and endorse Mr. Vaghaiwalla."