Michael Louis Cahill

Michael Louis Cahill

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 25 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Seminole, FL
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills, Probate ... +2 more

11125 Park Blvd., Suite 104-229, Seminole, FL

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Probate 20%

26 years

20%
Tax 20%

30 years

20%
Trusts 20%

26 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 25 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2000

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 24 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2002

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Cahill Law Firm

11125 Park Blvd., Suite 104-229, Seminole, FL, 33772

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Michael Louis Cahill's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

95 Client Reviews

Showing 51 - 55 of 61 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by John | November 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

last will and testament

Mr, Cahill advised me on my last will and testament , living will and living trust, deed of transfer and prepared. He made me feel very comfortable and explained every thing in great detal

Posted by Barbara | November 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

The Professional You NEED:

Atty. Cahill has handled my will and property needs for years with discretion and sound advice. The wording in his wills has saved me the need for redo /future codicils on two occasions. I highly recommend him for your personal legal needs.

Michael Cahill

Replied last November 09, 2015

Thank you Barbara for your kind words.

Posted by Heidi | November 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Review of services by attorney Michael Cahill

I have used Michael Cahill for almost 10 years as a CPA. Michael has also assisted me with real estate issues and recently helped me create a personal trust, and update end of life documents. He is always helpful, polite and thorough, with a friendly, approachable style, and gets back to you quickly.... I have been very pleased with my interactions with Michael and feel his fees are fair. He is very upfront and welcomes questions about any topic you might have. I have never felt rushed and actually look forward to my meetings with my CPA! He listens well, as does his friendly staff. Other family members also use Michael and are quite happy with him. I can recommend Michael Cahill for tax or estate services without reservation.

Michael Cahill

Replied last November 09, 2015

I appreciate your taking the time to write your review Heidi, and for your thoughtful comments and recommendations.

Posted by Carol | November 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

A satisfied client!

Michael set up two trusts for me (one out-of-state), and also helped me with issues I ran into while settling my parents' estate and with tax questions. (He's a CPA as well as an attorney---a most helpful combination!) When we needed input from my sister who lives out-of-state, he brought her in on... a conference call. Many issues that seemed BIG to me became manageable in his competent hands. In addition to his competence, what I appreciate about Michael most of all that he's a man of integrity. (I'm a Christian so this is important to me.) He's also humble, friendly, and enjoyable to work with. And he's accessible---if I send a question by email I get a prompt response. I would recommend Michael to anyone needing help with estate planning.

Michael Cahill

Replied last November 09, 2015

Thank you Carol. I appreciate your kind words.

Posted by Carmine | November 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Excellent Support and Relationship

We have been working with Michael for many years and could not ask for better Estate and Tax Planning support. He is always available and invariably has the right answer to our questions and issues. Obviously, we highly recommend Michael!

Michael Cahill

Replied last November 09, 2015

Thank you Carmine, for your review and recommendations.

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Michael Louis Cahill's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephan Freeman

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Michael for many years. I knew him when he was a CPA and before he was an attorney. I find him a man of integrity. I also find him to be extremely knowledgeable in his area of practice. I would highly recommend him for estate planning and probate."

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Michael Porter

Elder law lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known and worked with attorney Michael Cahill for over fifteen years. He is well respected by the general public and by members of the legal community. I endorse Michael Cahill."

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Ronald Gregory

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael L. Cahill. I have referred many clients to Mr. Cahill for Estate Planning. I always hear compliments from my clients for the great service and peace of mind that he provides. Additionally, with Mr. Cahill's LLM and CPA, we have collaborated on business issues that are tax oriented."

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April Hill

Tax lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I feel honored to endorse Michael Cahill. As an attorney in the community I have referred clients to Michael who needed tax advice knowing he would represent them well. They always came back and gave him great reviews."

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Carla Turner-Hahn

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael Cahill is an outstanding professional who makes it easy for his colleagues to refer clients because I always know my clients will be contacting me to thank me and telling me how comfortable Michael made them feel and resolved their issues and put their minds at ease."

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Alan Gross

Probate lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I HAVE WORKED ON MANY CASES WITH MICHAEL. HE IS KNOWLEDGEABLE AND THOUROUGH,"

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Adjunct Professor of Law - 10 Years, Stetson University College of Law

2000

National Tax Moot Court - Team Winner, The Florida Bar

2000

National Tax Moot Court - Best Oralist, The Florida Bar

1999

Cardozo Inn - Member, Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Fraternity

1998

Moot Court - Best Oralist, Stetson University College of LAw

1996

Certified Faculty Instructor, Raymond James & Associates

1996

Certified Public Accountant, Florida Board of Accountancy

1991

Field Training Officer, City of Tampa

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Stetson University College of Law

2000 - Present

Attorney, Cahill Law Firm, P.A.

1997 - Present

Certified Public Accountant - Sole Proprietor, Michael L. Cahill, CPA

1994 - 1997

Assistant Vice President & Asst. Controller, Raymond James & Associates, Inc.

1993 - 1994

Staff Accountant, Money Plan International

1990 - 1993

Law Enforcement Officer, City Of Tampa, Florida

1986 - 1990

Agent and Registered Representative, Prudential Insurance Company Of America

Associations

2000 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2000 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

St. Petersburg Bar Association, Real Property Section

Member

2000 - Present

Clearwater Bar Association, Probate and Real Property Section

Member

1996 - Present

Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Member

2003 - 2004

Florida Bar, Tax Section - National Tax Moot Court Comp.

Chair

2001 - 2002

Florida Bar, Tax Section - National Tax Moot Court Comp.

Vice Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re: Estate of Melvin C. Koch

Settled

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Education

2010

University of Alabama

LL.M - Master of Laws

2000

Stetson University College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

1995

Florida Metropolitan University

BS - Bachelor of Science

1986

University of South Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Estate Planning Tools Seminar

Estate Planning

2015

Financial Planning Seminar

Estate Planning

2014

Final Wishes Seminar

Estate Planning

2010

Monthly Meeting

Estate Planning

1999

Planned Giving

Estate Planning

Publications

2000

Elder Law Advocate Dissolution of Marriage: The Rights of the Incapacitated Party

Languages

English

Activity

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