It's a Wild world. Are you protected?
Michael D. Wild is the managing partner of Wild Felice & Partners, PA and a leader in his community. He serves on the Board of Directors of 211 Broward, Impact Broward, Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, United Way of Broward County - Envision Broward, Senior Volunteer Services, the City of Plantation Chamber of Commerce and the Unsafe Structure Board for the City of Plantation. He also serves on the Endowment Committee for United Way Broward and the Jeb Bush Classic Golf Committee for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Michael was named Small Business Person of the Year for the City of Plantation, nominated for Man of the Year by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and named one of Gold Coast Magazine’s Top 40 Professionals Under 40. He has also been listed in the Wall Street Journal as one of South Florida’s Top Attorneys.
Michael has been recognized by Super Lawyers magazine multiple times as a "Rising Star." This prestigious designation, selected by other lawyers in Florida, is bestowed upon less than 3 percent of all attorneys each year and Michael is one of only two Rising Star Estate Planning Attorneys in Broward County.
Michael is designated with an "AV® Preeminent Rating" by Martindale Hubbell. An AV® certification rating is the highest rating provided by Martindale-Hubbell – a testament to the fact that his peers rank Michael at the highest level of ethical standards and legal ability, based on legal knowledge, analytical capabilities, judgment, communication ability, and legal experience.
Michael was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2006. Prior to obtaining his law degree from the University of Florida - Levin College of Law, Michael earned his B.A. in Political Science, with a minor in Sports Management, also from the University of Florida. In addition to earning his undergraduate and law school degrees, Michael has worked as a Financial Associate with Alliance Bernstein and as an Operations Assistant with the Miami Dolphins.
With a genuine enthusiasm for his work, Michael is a frequent speaker to advisors and clients on the subjects of estate planning, wealth transfer, probate administration and asset protection. Michael currently lives with his wife and children in Davie, Florida.
Practice areas
Languages spoken
English, Spanish, Russian
Wild Felice & Partners, P.A.
1250 S Pine Island Rd
Suite. 200
Plantation, FL, 33324-1843
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2006 | 12/20/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2014 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Top 40 Professionals Under 40 | Gold Coast Magazine | 2013 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2013 |
AV Preeminent Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
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Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
South Florida's Top Attorneys | Wall Street Journal | 2013 |
Man of the Year nominee | Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | 2013 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 |
AV Preeminent Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
Small Business Person of the Year | City of Plantation | 2011 |
AV® Preeminent Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Wild Felice & Partners, PA | 2009 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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United Way of Broward County - Envision Broward | Co-chair | 2014 - Present |
211 Broward | Board of Directors | 2013 - Present |
Riverwalk Ft Lauderdale | Board of Directors | 2012 - Present |
United Way of Broward County | Endowment Committee | 2012 - Present |
Unsafe Structure Board | Board Member | 2011 - Present |
Impact Broward | Board of Directors | 2011 - Present |
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Professional Social Networking of Ft. Lauderdale | Co- Founder | 2011 - Present |
Super Lawyers Magazine | Rising Star | 2011 - Present |
Senior Volunteer Services | Board of Directors | 2010 - Present |
Broward Legal Advisors | Co-Founder | 2010 - Present |
Serious Buisness Networking Group | President | 2010 - Present |
Florida Bar | Member | 2006 - Present |
Broward County Bar Association | Member | 2006 - Present |
Lighthouse of Broward | Chairman - Professional Advisory Committee | 2010 - 2013 |
Plantation Chamber of Commerce | Board of Directors | 2010 - 2013 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Sun Sentinel | Attorney is Small Business Person of the Year | 2011 |
EzineArticles | Consider the specific needs of your children when you plan your estate | 2011 |
EzineArticles | Probate: The good, the bad, and the ugly | 2011 |
EzineArticles | Law Firm Size: Big or small, one size does not fit all | 2011 |
EzineArticles | Estate planning holidays: February edition | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2006 |
University of Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2001 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Your Clients Hate Their Children | Foundational Estate Planning and Asset Protection | 2011 |
Weekly Meeting | Probate for Realtors | 2011 |
Small business workshop | How to protect your small business | 2011 |
Small Business Owner Workshop | Business Succession Planning | 2011 |
Quarterly Conference | Estate Planning for CPAs | 2011 |
Quarterly Conference | Asset Protection for CPAs | 2011 |
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Presentation | A customized estate plan | 2011 |
Presentation | Estate planning for unmarried couples | 2011 |
Planned Giving Council | Marketing To The Selfish Donor | 2011 |
John Morgan Presentation | Will vs. Living Trust | 2011 |
John Morgan presentation | Asset Protection | 2011 |
Fred Hunter's Funeral Home presentation | Probate and Asset Protection | 2011 |
Family Lawyers of Broward County | You Thought Half Was Bad: Estate Planning for Family Law Attorneys | 2011 |
Estate Planning Roundtable | You Thought Half Was Bad: Estate Planning Concerns for the Recently Divorced | 2011 |
Estate planning presentation | Estate planning documents | 2011 |
Citibank presentation | High net worth estate planning | 2011 |
Chuch By The Sea | Foundational Estate Planning and Asset Protection | 2011 |
Presentation | Structuring your small business | 2010 |
Gilman Ciocia presentation | New rules - Estate tax | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Probate and Trust Administration | Successful. |
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Tara Wood, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 8, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I strongly endorse Michael Wild. He is professional, efficient, and beyond knowledgeable on the many facets of estate planning. I highly recommend him!
M. Patton, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 9, 2016
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse Michael Wild. He is an outstanding attorney who always handles his cases with the utmost care and careful attentional to detail. He is very trusted and well known in the community as well.
Christopher Fowler, Estate planning Attorney on Dec 3, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Wild is a very knowledgeable practitioner who is excellent with clients. I would recommend him to all of my clients to handle advanced estate planning and asset protection matters.
Sean Collin, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Wild is an excellent wills and estate attorney. I have referring multiple clients to Mr. Wild over the years. Mr. Wild is dedicated to protecting his clients' interests. I would recommend Mr. Wild to all my clients that need wills and estate planning.
Cindy Vova, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 28, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Michael keeps up-to-date so his clients are as well.
Penny Taylor-Miller, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 6, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Wild is extremely knowledgeable in the estate planning area of law.
Allison Hertog, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 9, 2012
Relationship: Family member
I endorse Michael. He's very bright, hard-working and will do his best for you.
George Castrataro, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 18, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Heider, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 22, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Wild is capable, professional and responsive. Highly recommended.
Howard Citron, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 14, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Michael is a smart and very capable estate planning attorney. Without hesitation, I am happy to refer my clients with estate planning needs to his firm. I strongly endorse Michael.
Philip Snyder, Wills and living wills Attorney on Sep 24, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work.