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Michael Paul Sampson
also known as Sampson Collaborative Law
About Michael
Biography
Do you or your clients want a private, peaceful, respectful, transparent divorce?
I’ll help you decide if the collaborative option might fit your goals.
I’m a Florida collaborative family lawyer. After 30 years of litigating family law and business cases at big law firms, I committed exclusively to collaborative practice.
On collaborative teams, I help couples create positive, constructive solutions out-of-court in:
- Florida Divorces
- Paternity & Child Support
- Custody, Timesharing, Parental Responsibility, & Relocation
- Child Support & Alimony
- Property Division, including identifying & valuing marital & nonmarital interests in trusts, LLCs, & closely-held family businesses
- Modification & enforcement
- Prenuptial Agreements & Postnuptial Agreements
- Domestic Partnership Agreements for same-sex & opposite sex couples
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Family
95%
36 years
Marriage and Prenuptials
5%
36 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Florida for 39 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1986
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Location
Sampson Collaborative Law, PLLC
201 S Lawsona Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32801
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Posted by Barbara | November 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney
A Godsend
From the first consultation with Michael, he was a gift. This continued throughout our years-long working relationship. He is knowledgeable, articulate and effective, with an excellent command of the law. His creativity, collaboration and counsel will not steer you wrong. I have complete confidence i...
Michael Paul Sampson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a highly reputable and excellent attorney. I have handled divorce cases against Michael over the years and, therefore, am in a position to evaluate him. Without reservation, I give him my highest endorsement."
"I endorse Michael Sampson. Michael is an intelligent, thoughtful and creative family law attorney. His commitment to the practice of family law is outstanding, as well as his involvement and leadership in the Collaborative Family Law Community."
"Michael is an excellent lawyer, who knows and understands the law, is always well prepared and well spoken."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Michael is very bright and thorough. I have referred matters to him when possible and feel comfortable doing so."
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Experience
Honors
2004
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Collaborative Family Lawyer, Sampson Collaborative Law
2002 - 2016
Shareholder, Carlton Fields Jorden Burt, P.A.
1986 - 2002
Partner, Holland & Knight
Associations
2023 - Present
Global Collaborative Law CouncilMember
2023 - Present
Association of Family and Conciliation CourtsMember
2023 - Present
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (FloMember
2015 - Present
Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals (FACP)Member
2014 - Present
Central Florida Collaborative DivorceMember
2014 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
1997 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - 2020
Collaborative Family Law Group of Central FloridaBoard Member
2014 - 2016
Financial Planning Association of Central FloridaMember
2010 - 2014
National Association of Certified Valuation AnalystsProfessional Member
2007 - 2014
Central Florida Family Law American Inn of CourtMaster
2006 - 2012
Florida State Bar Association, Rules of Judicial Administration CommitteeMember
2000 - 2006
Florida State Bar Association, Family Law Section, Rules CommitteeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF: D.P.P., 158 So. 3d 633 (Fla. 5th DCA 2014)
Reversed order vacating adoption judgment and reinstated it.
Education
1986
Duke University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
Duke University
MA - Masters
1983
Cornell University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2023
Webinar Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Writing an Effective Blog
2021
Webinar Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Collaborative Professional Research Survey
2019
Family Law Committee
Collaborative Process Option In Family Law Matters
2018
Making Family Law More Approachable
Collaborative Law: Changing the Landscape of Divorce Litigation in Florida
2015
WUCF Metro Connection PBS Program
Same Sex Marriage - Legal Benefits
Publications
2023
American Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Section, Just Resolutions
Include Allied Professionals in the Collaborative Process
2023
Sampson Collaborative Law Web Article
Florida Durational Alimony Calculator
2023
Sampson Collaborative Law Web Article
Florida Dependent Adult Children
2023
Sampson Collaborative Law Web Article
Defenses to Child Abduction Claims: Hague Convention
2022
American Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Section, Just Resolutions
Harness Collaborative Contract Power!
2019
Sampson Collaborative Law Web Article
Introduction – Consent to Child’s Mental Health Treatment
2019
Sampson Collaborative Law Web Article
Sampson Collaborative Law – Family Law Cases: Free access to summaries of recent Florida family law cases
2019
Sampson Collaborative Law Web Article
What If One Parent Disagrees With Other Parent’s Decision to Consent to a Child’s Mental Health Treatment?
2019
Sampson Collaborative Law Web Article
Florida Mental Health Treatment Professionals – Informed Consent By One Parent or Guardian
2019
Sampson Collaborative Law Web Article
Example Language for Collaborative Practice Team Using Definitions of “Mental Health”
2019
Sampson Collaborative Law Web Article
What Is “Mental Health Treatment”?
2019
Sampson Collaborative Law Web Article
Collaborative Process: Clarifying Parents’ Intent About “Mental Health Treatment”
2019
Sampson Collaborative Law Web Article
Collaborative Practice: Shared Parental Responsibility for Health Care
2019
Sampson Collaborative Law Web Article
Amended Florida Parenting Plan Law Mandates Each Parent’s Retaining Consent to Mental Health Treatment
2019
Sampson Collaborative Law Web Article
Shared Parenting – Retained Consent to Mental Health Treatment
2019
Sampson Collaborative Law Web Article
Shared Parental Responsibility and Sole Parental Responsibility
2019
Sampson Collaborative Law Web Article
Parental Responsibility and Decision Making
2018
Sampson Collaborative Law Web Article
Beneficiary Designations: Checklist for Collaborative Practice Teams
2018
Sampson Collaborative Law Web Article
Collaborative Marital Settlement Agreements: Insurance Policies and Accounts – Beneficiary Designations – Section 732.703
2018
Sampson Collaborative Law Web Article
Automatic Revocation of Will Provisions that Affect an Ex-Spouse on Divorce
2018
Sampson Collaborative Law Web Article
Collaborative Marital Agreements — Beneficiary Designations After Divorce
2018
Sampson Collaborative Law Web Article
Calculator - Calculate Marital and Nonmarital Shares of Premarital Accounts
2018
Sampson Collaborative Law Web Article
Calculator - Marital Appreciation of Nonmarital Real Property – Kaaa revisited
2018
Sampson Collaborative Law Web Article
Collaborative Family Practice: Dividing Retirement Accounts
2017
Sampson Collaborative Law Web Article
Domestic Partnership Agreements: The Home and Joint Expenses
2017
Sampson Collaborative Law Web Article
Florida's Collaborative Law Process Act
2017
Sampson Collaborative Law Web Article
Domestic Partnership Agreements: FAQs
2017
Sampson Collaborative Law Web Article
Domestic Partnership Agreements – Financial Disclosures and Privacy
2017
Sampson Collaborative Law Web Article
Domestic Partnership Agreements – Survivor’s Rights on Death
2017
Sampson Collaborative Law Web Article
Domestic Partnership Agreements: Separate Property and Jointly Acquired Property
2017
Sampson Collaborative Law Web Article
Domestic Partnership Agreements - Overview
2017
Sampson Collaborative Law Web Article
Family Law 2017 – 2018: Corporate and Trust Challenges to Service of Process and Jurisdiction
2017
Sampson Collaborative Law Web Article
Domestic Partnership Agreements: Support upon Termination of the Relationship
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
Time calculation ?
17 Jul 2025
Q&A
Family dispute after tragic loss - anything that can be done?
26 Oct 2023
Q&A
Are postnups in Florida upheld in court? Are they as effective as prenups?
12 Oct 2023