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Cody Malloy McCaughan

also known as Cody Mac
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Avvo Rating8.2
  • Miami, FL
  • Licensed for 5 years
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About Cody

Mr. McCaughan is the founder of Mac Law PLLC, a law firm dedicated to serving individuals and businesses in the areas of real property law and business law. After graduating magna cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law, Mr. McCaughan practiced business litigation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, before deciding to start Mac Law PLLC. He is a title insurance and settlement agent of Old Republic Title, and currently serves as “of Counsel” for a prominent South Florida real estate law firm. Mr. McCaughan is a native of Miami, Florida, and is active in the legal community, regularly volunteering as a Pro Bono Attorney at Legal Services of Greater Miami and previously receiving the Pro Bono Certificate of Achievement from the University of Miami. In addition to his law degree, Mr. McCaughan holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida.

Practice areas

  1. Foreclosure: 30%

    We represent borrowers and lenders in foreclosure actions, mortgage modifications, short sales, reinstatements, and refinancing.

  2. Landlord or tenant: 30%

    We advise and represent commercial and residential landlords and tenants in evictions, rent disputes, security deposit disputes, and lease terminations as well as lease drafting, review, and negotiation.

  3. Real estate: 30%

    We provide hands-on representation to individuals, businesses, lenders, and developers in every aspect of purchasing, managing, leasing, developing, or selling real property.

  4. Business: 10%

    We can assist you in starting, managing, or selling your business. Our services include selecting and forming business entities, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts of all types, and representing your company in disputes.

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

Cody M. McCaughan

10800 Biscayne Boulevard
Suite 700
Miami, FL, 33161

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
FLMember in Good Standing201606/01/2022
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers286
Legal guides9
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate Granted
Gold Client ChampionMartindale-Hubbell2018
Pro Bono HonoreeLegal Services of Greater Miami2018
HOPE Pro Bono ChallengeUniversity of Miami School of Law2016
Dean's List (two semesters)University of Miami School of Law2016
Graduated Magna Cum LaudeUniversity of Miami School of Law2016
Dean's Certificate of Achievement in The Innocence ClinicUniversity of Miami School of Law2015
Honors in Litigation SkillsUniversity of Miami School of Law2015
Dean's Certificate of Achievement in LegislationUniversity of Miami School of Law2014
Dean's Merit ScholarUniversity of Miami School of Law2013
work experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerMac Law Firm PLLC2017 - Present
Volunteer AttorneyLegal Services Of Greater Miami2017 - Present
Of CounselTobin & Associates, P.A.2016 - Present
AttorneyMavrick Law Firm2017 - 2017
Law ClerkAdvancing Real Change2015 - 2015
ExternshipOffice of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel2015 - 2015
associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
American Land Title AssociationMember2019 - Present
Attorney's Title Insurance FundAgent2019 - Present
North Dade & The Beach Real Estate CouncilMember2018 - Present
Dade County Bar AssociationMember2017 - Present
Broward County Bar AssociationMember2017 - Present
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law SectionMember2017 - Present
Sigma Nu FraternityMember2010 - Present
publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Mac Law PLLC Legal GuideHow To Keep a Tenant’s Security Deposit and Not Get Sued2020
Mac Law Firm Legal GuideWhat To Do When Facing Foreclosure2019
Mac Law PLLC Legal GuideTitle Insurance and Closing: 6 Steps for Every Homebuyer2019
Mac Law PLLC Legal GuideTitle Insurance Basics for Brokers and Realtors2019
Mac Law PLLC Legal Guide5 Reasons To Buy an Owner’s Title Insurance Policy2019
education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Miami School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2016
University of Central FloridaBSBA2013

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Cody McCaughan Esq. Excellent attorney

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Residential tenant with security deposit dispute

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Just what was needed

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Great Job!

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Termination Agreement

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Life saver

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Dedicated to all his clients and to doing good

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Lawyer Jed Lyle Frankel

Jed Frankel, Business Attorney on Oct 6, 2020
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Michael N Bress

Michael Bress, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Aug 20, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have worked with Cody on several matters, and I strongly endorse him. He is a highly competent, knowledgeable, and diligent attorney who is both ethical and a zealous advocate of his clients' interests.

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Elizabeth Carpenter, Litigation Attorney on Aug 14, 2020
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Cody is consistently a zealous advocate for his clients' best interests with an expansive arsenal of legal knowledge. He has proven himself to be a true professional to work with and an asset to this community.

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Joshua Carpenter, General practice Attorney on Aug 14, 2020
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Cody is a good friend and a fellow lawyer in the Miami area. He is smart, focused, and dedicated to his clients. I would recommend him for any legal matter.

Lawyer Michael S Tobin

Michael Tobin, Real estate Attorney on Mar 16, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Cody is a very talented and capable attorney. I highly recommend him.

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Adrian Mahoney, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Apr 23, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Cody for many years. He is knowledgeable, hardworking, and driven. I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Victor Mariano Velarde

Victor Velarde, Employment and labor Attorney on Apr 21, 2018
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I have worked with Cody. He is a knowledgeable and zealous advocate. I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Cliff T. Jones

Cliff Jones, Unknown Attorney on Sep 25, 2017
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Cody is an excellent advocate. I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Neda Ghomeshi

Neda Ghomeshi, Unknown Attorney on Sep 19, 2017
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Cody is incredibly bright and a dedicated attorney. His passion for the law combined with his analytical skills are unparalleled. I recommend his services.

Lawyer Adam Troy Rose

Adam Rose, Unknown Attorney on Sep 15, 2017
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Cody is a thoughtful and sharp attorney. I highly recommend him.

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Cost

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  • Hourly Rates $ 200-275 per hour
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  • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.20%-40%
PAYMENT METHODS

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