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

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Posted by John | October 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Fantastic Representation

Mr. Cahill has represented my family and I for many years. He is thorough and hard working. He is very knowledgeable in the areas in which he practices. You can trust that your needs will be satisfied on every level. I hope he can help your family too.

Michael Cahill

Replied last October 28, 2015

John, thank you for taking the time to post your review, and for your kind assessment.

Posted by Wendy | October 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Great man and wonderful lawyer

Michael has worked with me and my family on numerous occasions. Mostly real estate related issues but also he set up a trust for us. He and his staff are unfailingly kind and considerate and have respectfully pointed out the errors in our reasoning and actions. He has helped us very much.

Michael Cahill

Replied last October 28, 2015

I appreciate your review Wendy. Thank you.

Posted by Arthur | October 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Great to work with.

I have been using Michael for several years handling several trusts and estates tax planning. He is prompt, thorough and a pleasure to work with.

Michael Cahill

Replied last October 28, 2015

Thank you Arthur for your time and kind your words.

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2015 | Estate Planning

BEST Attorney in Seminole!

I recently hired Mr. Michael Cahill to help me with my estate plan. From my initial call to my last contact, he and his office staff were extremely PROFESSIONAL, POLITE, HONEST, UPFRONT, and TIMELY. At our initial meeting, it was obvious that he was HIGHLY educated. Even so, his demeanor was FRIE...NDLY and DOWN-TO-EARTH - traits not true of many lawyers. With his combined education in both law and accounting, he was able to handle my ENTIRE situation. He was FORTHCOMING regarding his fees (which were VERY REASONABLE, as I had "shopped around"), and HE DID WHAT HE SAID HE WOULD DO! I actually got to meet with HIM, rather than merely a staff person or paralegal, and he PERSONALLY took the time to review and explain EACH page of EVERY document! I was truly amazed that this man was really a lawyer! I left his office TOTALLY SATISFIED, and I would WHOLE-HEARTEDLY use his services again or refer him to anyone wanting a QUALITY attorney! Upon referencing this website to review Mr. Cahill, I noticed a review that was less than flattering. I don't know who wrote it, but he/she could not be less accurate. Each line was filled with inconsistencies, and by his/her description of the office, I question if he/she reviewed the correct attorney at all. Mr. Cahill came HIGHLY recommended to me by a neighbor, and I also saw his ad in the Seminole Beacon. I guess they say that "you can't please everyone all the time and some people can't be pleased at all!" For me and my neighbor, however, he could not have done a better job! I would HIGHLY recommend Mr. Michael Cahill to anyone looking for a QUALITY attorney practicing in the areas of Estate Planning and Probates.

Michael Cahill

Replied last October 23, 2015

Thank you for your kind words, and for taking the time to post your review.

Posted by Tom | October 23, 2015 | Probate

Great Probate!

I hired attorney Michael Cahill about six months ago to handle my father's estate. I was completely confused with how to proceed, but Mr. Cahill and his staff explained things very well. I met with Mr. Cahill personally, and I chose him over other attorneys who were less interested in this smaller es...tate. Even though it was a small estate to them, It was important to me, and Mr. Cahill made me feel important. During the five month process, I spoke with Mr. Cahill's assistant often and she patiently answered my questions. By the time I received the court's order and liquidated the estate assets I understood the complexities that Mr. Cahill explained in our first meeting. While we agreed on a flat fee for his services, I never felt rushed or pressured. Cahill Law Firm definitely earned their fee in my case! I am now scheduled to meet with Mr. Cahill to set up my own estate plan. I highly recommend attorney Michael Cahill.

Michael Cahill

Replied last October 23, 2015

Thank you for your kind words, and for taking the time to post your review.

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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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