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Michael T Mackhanlall

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  • Orlando, FL
  • Licensed for 10 years
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About Michael

Michael is a life long Florida native, born in a solid blue-collar suburb. From a young age Michael understood the value of hard work, working with his father in the construction industry. His sense of service and commitment to helping others inspired him to join the military shortly after 9/11. Michael supported combat search-and-rescue and counter-terrorism operations as a USAF airborne radio operator aboard rescue aircraft, where he learned many life lessons and values that he takes with him throughout his law practice.

Michael is a fighter who voluntarily deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, North Africa, and to disaster relief operations around the world; he was recognized as the 2005 Airman of The Year. After receiving his business degree and his securities licenses he worked for an investment bank before attending law school.

After graduating in the top ten percent of his class, Michael worked as a Prosecutor, where he learned critical trial skills in the direct and cross examination of hostile witnesses and experts. Michael expanded on this foundation by moving on to work for a top civil trial firm which represented major auto manufacturers in roll-over crashes and tire manufacturers in blow-out cases resulting in death or great bodily harm. Michael saw first-hand how the rich and powerful can use their unlimited money and resources to bury the little guy.

These experiences have seasoned Michael in making YOUR presentation of the evidence before a Judge in your case. In the family law arena, Michael has regularly stood up against the fancy high priced law firms in town and has been victorious many times. He has represented clients in complex divorces and highly contested child custody (time-sharing) cases. He has also represented clients charged from high profile sex crime offenses to felonies punishable by life. He has tried cases up to felonies punishable by life and has been victorious. He has also successfully represented clients whose civil cases were declined by the big “bill board” attorneys in town and has successfully recovered over 1 million dollars for clients in wrongful death and other catastrophic injuries cases.

Michael is well versed in highly contested cases, as referenced by his more then 100+ five star reviews on Avvo, along with a 10/10 Superb rating. Recently, Michael was awarded the 2021 Legal Elite award and featured in Orlando Style magazine along with being selected as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Florida by The National Trial Lawyers Organization. The National Trial Lawyers Organization selects attorneys for membership by invitation only, and by who exemplifies superior qualifications as trial lawyers.

Michael maintains his office in Orlando and has represented thousands of individuals across Central Florida in his ten years of practice. His peers consider him a highly-skilled and hard-working attorney. He has provided both civil and criminal representation to people who are indigent, middle class, high net worth, and everyone in between.

When you’re at the worst point in your life, or facing serious legal problems, that is the time to get Mike on your side, fighting for you when you need it most.

 

Practice areas

  1. Divorce and separation: 60%

    I have handled high conflict divorces for high net worth individuals with complex business entanglements, custody issues, and alimony and every case in between.

  2. Child custody: 15%

  3. Criminal defense: 10%

    Specialization in Felony Defense; Score Sheets; Sex Crimes; Human Trafficking; all violent offenses, and all misdemeanors; I have been one of the first attorneys to challenge digital evidence obtained from devices under the new evidence standard

  4. Family: 10%

  5. Adoption: 5%

    I have handled adoptions all across Florida, and I am one of only a few attorneys who has litigated a contested adoption all the way through trial and appellate procedures. I also handle sperm donor agreements, and assisted reproductive adoptions.

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

Mack Law P.A.

37 N. Orange Ave.
Suite 509
Orlando, FL, 32801

Website
www.macklawpa.com 

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      FLMember in Good Standing201208/25/2022
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers1264
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate Granted
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers2022
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers2021
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers2020
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2019
      Lead Sponsor Bench Bar Conference Around the World 2018Orange County Bar Association2018
      Legal EliteOrlando Style Magazine2016
      Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2016
      Outstanding Pro Bono Service AwardCaribbean Bar Association2015
      Sponsor LGBT Pride MonthWatermark Magazine2015
      Client's Choice AwardAVVO2014
      Top Contributor AwardAVVO2014
      Who's Who in American LawWho's Who in American Law -Marquis2014
      Certificate of AppreciationLegal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association2014
      Class of 83Leadership Orlando2013
      Outstanding Senior EditorFlorida A&M University Law Review2012
      Best Respondent's BriefNational Veteran's Law2010
      Aviation Excellence AwardEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University2006
      Airman of The Year347th Rescue Wing2005
      Scholarship AwardUSAF First Sergeant's Association2005
      Airman of The Year347th Rescue Wing2004
      work experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Managing MemberMack Law P.A.2013 - Present
      associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Asian Cultural AssociationBoard of Directors2014 - Present
      Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2013 - Present
      Community Law ProgramBoard Member2013 - Present
      Florida Bar, Young Lawyers DivisionMember2012 - Present
      Orange County Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionMember2012 - Present
      Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2012 - Present
      MediatorFlorida Supreme Court Certified2012 - Present
      Orlando Chamber of CommerceMember2012 - Present
      Coalition For The HomelessBoard of Directors2012 - Present
      The George C. Young First Central Florida American Inn of CourtMember2012 - Present
      Criminal Courts Bar AssociationMember2009 - Present
      Air Force Sergeants AssociationExecutive Member2002 - Present
      National College of DUI DefenseN/A
      Florida CarryExecutive Member2014 - 2015
      American Bar AssociationMember2012 - 2014
      Hispanic Bar Association of Central FloridaBoard Member2012 - 2013
      Florida A&M University College of Law- Law Review JournalNotes & Comments Editor2011 - 2012
      Downtown Orlando PartnershipMember2009 - 2013
      publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Mack Law P.A. BlogUnderstanding Florida's Criminal Felony Score Sheet2014
      education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      FDLE Intoxilyzer 8000 Agency Inspector Course2014
      FDLE Intoxilyzer 8000 Breath Test Operator School2013
      Florida A&M University College of LawJD - Juris Doctor2012
      Masters of DUIDUI2012
      Community College of the Air ForceB.S. Magna Cum Laude2007
      speaking engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Attorney General Roundtable Business ExpoDoing Business in Florida2015
      DUI and Criminal Law CasesAsk-A-Lawyer2015
      Plaintiffs Employment Lawyers AssociationIssues Involving On Call Compensation For Security Guards Class Action2014
      Seminar for Homeless VeteransVeteran's Court & Other Legal Issues Facing Military Veterans2014
      FAMU Youth and Law Enforcement ForumPolice Brutality2014
      Southeast Building Conference 2013Florida Adopts New Limited Liability Company Act2013
      Debate on Florida's Stand Your Ground LawFlorida's Stand Your Ground Law2013
      Florida Contractor Licensing Business ConferenceBusiness Law 101 for Business Contractors2012
      Parramore Community EventProtecting Your Constitutional Rights 1012012
      legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      State v. P.L.HUNG JURY
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      D.H. v. J.G.Client Acquitted
      H.D. vs. C.T.Stalking Injunction Dismissed
      State v. F.S.Not Guilty
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      Reviews

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      Lawyer James Charles Shields

      James Shields, Unknown Attorney on Aug 20, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible.I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Peter John Marek

      Peter Marek, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 31, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. He served his country well and judging by his stellar reviews his clients as well. Read them. Endorsements matter but reviews are his legal legacy. You will definitely want a consultation with him. Thank you for your service Michael!

      Lawyer Brian Sebastian Sandor

      Brian Sandor, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 15, 2018
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I endorse Attorney Mackhanlall for all areas of his practice. Having worked together previously, I know his determination and work ethic.

      Lawyer Rahul Y Parikh

      Rahul Parikh, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 22, 2018
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      First of all let me say that I second all of the comments made below by other attorney’s regarding Mr. Mackhaniall. He is a knowledgable, fair, zealous advocate for his clients. He is professional and highly skilled. And he is determined. But what some people may not know is how much of a truly great human being Mike is. I first met Mr. Mackhaniall in court on a day that I was handling arraignments as a prosecutor. I was struck with how friendly and down to earth he was. He was genuinely happy to meet me and connected with me person to person. I can only imagine if that is how he treats opposing counsel how he must treat his clients. While the big law firms may claim they care about their clients, I’d bet my last dollar that Mr. Mackhaniall really does care about each and every case he handles. You’d be very, very lucky to have him in your corner.

      Lawyer Matthew R. Morley

      Matthew Morley, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 8, 2018
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Christopher James Bilecki

      Christopher Bilecki, Unknown Attorney on Jul 15, 2016
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Mr. Mackhanlall and I worked together at a busy personal injury firm in Orlando. He demonstrated, and continues to demonstrate, an astute knowledge of both the law and advocacy. He fights hard to obtain proven, successful results while providing his clients with unmatched attention and service.

      Lawyer John N Knutton

      John Knutton, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 15, 2015
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I had the pleasure of working with Mike when he was completing a student internship with the State Attorney's Office. I was also able to be opposing counsel to Mike once he became an attorney. Mike's trial skills are second-to-none, and he has an excellent courtroom presence. I highly endorse this attorney.

      Lawyer Ray C Brooks

      Ray Brooks, Family Attorney on Mar 12, 2015
      Relationship: Other

      I endorse Mackhanlall, he is an excellent lawyer and is highly respected.

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      Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Feb 19, 2015
      Relationship: Other

      I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney, highly respected in the legal community.

      Lawyer Danise Ponton

      Danise Ponton, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 15, 2015
      Relationship: Other

      Mr. Mackhanlall offers experience and knowledge in the field of criminal defense. I respect his legal insight in this field and urge clients to consider him as a top choice for representation in criminal defense for the Central Florida region.

      Lawyer Dmitriy Shakhnevich

      Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Business Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
      Relationship: Other

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Simon Kabzan

      Simon Kabzan, Unknown Attorney on Sep 17, 2014
      Relationship: Other

      I endorse this lawyer. Excellent contributions and an asset to the AVVO community.

      Lawyer Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats

      Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 16, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Richard Geller

      Richard Geller, Unknown Attorney on Sep 15, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse Michael. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication.

      Lawyer Marina Ginzburg

      Marina Ginzburg, Unknown Attorney on Jul 16, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Michael Vaghaiwalla

      Michael Vaghaiwalla, Family Attorney on Jun 24, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Michael is an honest attorney with great values. I would recommend him any day of the week.

      Lawyer Monte John Robbins

      Monte Robbins, Unknown Attorney on Jun 22, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Mackhanlall is a hardworking and highly regarded criminal defense attorney.

      Lawyer Michael J Palumbo

      Michael Palumbo, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 14, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Michael has a 9.5 AVVO rating

      Lawyer William W Housley

      William Housley, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 14, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Talented, tough and thorough litigator.

      Lawyer Michael S. Waddington

      Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on Jun 2, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

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