Michael S ('Mike') Hagen

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Michael S ('Mike') Hagen

also known as Michael Hagen, Mike Hagen

4.9
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 41 years

Real estate Lawyer at Fort Myers, FL
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Probate, Estate Planning, Tax

5290 Summerlin Commons Way, Ste 1003, Fort Myers, FL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Michael

Biography

Hagen Law Firm: PROVEN real estate & estate planning strategies in SW FL since 1985.

Providing PROVEN Estate Planning Strategies in SW FL since 1985.

Providing PROVEN Real Estate Law Strategies in SW FL since 1985.

Providing PROVEN Probate Strategies in SW FL since 1985.

Providing PROVEN Property Tax Strategies in SW FL since 1985.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Real Estate 50%

Residential, Commercial & Business sales transactions (closings and title insurance, deeds, contracts, buyer & seller representation, leases, FSBOs).

41 years | 1,000 cases

50%
Estate Planning 20%

Trusts, wills, durable (financial) power of attorneys, health care directives, living wills, ladybird deeds, complete estate planning packages, flat fee arrangements available.

23 years | 300 cases

20%
Probate 20%

Covering all of SW FL. Summary administration, ancillary administration, formal administration, contested estates. Compassionate and prompt attention to all cases.

23 years | 200 cases

20%
Tax 10%

Property tax consulting & appeals for Lee County, FL (Ft. Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, Bonita, Ft. Myers Beach, Captiva. Former Lee Co. Property Appraiser Attorney (1994-2003). Valuation contests, exemptions (agricultural, homestead, back tax issues.

32 years | 1,500 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-400 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 41 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1985

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Hagen Law Firm

5290 Summerlin Commons Way, Ste 1003, Fort Myers, FL, 33907

HagenLawFL.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Michael online.

Michael S ('Mike') Hagen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

5 star (17) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Nicole | December 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great experience!

After doing tons of research into real estate attorneys in the area, I was referred to Mike Hagen by several firms and read the excellent reviews here, so I had full confidence my house closing would be handled expertly, and from start to finish that's exactly what happened. Throughout the hectic pro...cess of selling my dad's house, I was impressed that Mike was easily available to calmly answer my questions, was always professional and friendly, and was correct at every turn. I knew I could trust him with every step of the process! Jennifer and Janet were friendly and helpful, and Judy did an expert job managing the title company side of things and was a pleasure to deal with. Would easily recommend this firm to anyone - it made this process so much easier for me. Great job!

Michael Hagen

Replied last December 22, 2021

Thank you sincerely Nicole for your kind comments, it was a pleasure assisting you in this important sale and I am pleased that we were able to successfully navigate the several "hiccups" along the way. M. Hagen, Hagen Law Firm

Posted by Mark E | July 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Our 2 Generations are using Mr Hagen.

I am pleased to write a positive review for people who deserve it. Too often we have plenty of negative things to say about those serving us but don’t often take the time to say positive things on those who serve us well. Mr. Hagan has taken care of our parents estate planning now for years and two y...ears ago is taking care of our estate planning. He is thorough experienced and balanced. If you like a smaller office and attorney group with “personal” service- this law firm is for you.

Posted by Theodore | November 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

100% success with Mike reducing our property taxes

We have been a client of Mike Hagen for several properties that were taxed higher than they should be for various reasons. In each case, Mike's experience enabled him to develop an approach for each property that reduced the value based upon his evidence. Mike has the knowledge and experience for cu...tting property taxes.

Posted by Jay | August 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

EXPEREINCE IS WHAT COUNTS

Hagen law firm has the experience and know how to help you in all areas. I have used them in many real estate matters and they have been superb. Mr. Hagen and his staff know the in and outs of Florida real estate along with contractural law that protects their clients like me from the many pitfalls t...hat await them if they are not careful. You can place your full trust in Mike Hagen and his staff.

Michael Hagen

Replied last August 9, 2018

Thank you Jay for the many opportunities over the years to work with you and Mrs. M. on these important transactions.

Posted by Casey | August 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mr. Hagen is the best lawyer you can have.

My family has used Mr. Hagen on several occasions and there is no finer lawyer. He and his staff exceeded our expectations.

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Michael S ('Mike') Hagen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amanda Brock

Real estate lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is a pleasure to work with and represents his clients with the utmost professionalism and ability."

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Mark Horowitz

Real estate lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the distinct pleasure of working alongside with Mr. Hagen for an extended period of time in the co- representation of the Lee County, Florida, Property Appraiser. Mike has demonstrated a wide array of talents and his diligence shines brightly in everything he does. I have found Mr. Hagen to also be extremely professional and ethical in all of his dealings in and out of the courtroom. I would hire Mr. Hagan if I needed an attorney to handle a real estate matter for me in Southwest Florida. Mark"

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Simon Harrison

Litigation lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I work exclusively as a Mediator, and have had the privilege of working with Mike on numerous occasions.He maintains the highest ethical standards, is extremely knowledgeable, and is always fully prepared. More importantly, Mike fully understands that being "right' on the law is not as important as obtaining a practical, cost effective result for his client. As such, he never allows his ego cause him to lose sight of his primary objective, which is to obtain a good result for his client. I have referred friends to Mike in the past, and will continue to do so in the future, because I trust him to have his client's best interest at heart, and am confident that he has the knowledge and experience to accomplish his objectives."

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Raymond Mitchell

Real estate lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is honest, reputable and personable, and he has strong morals that back up his qualities. I have no qualms whatsoever referring clients to him for real estate matters or cases that my firm does not handle in our practice. Mike is a credit to the profession and he gives lawyers a good name. He loves to help people in the office and outside the office in all aspects and manners of helping people."

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Scott Kuhn

Real estate lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike and I met as opposing counsel on several cases through the years. He was always efficient in getting to the real issues in the case. I now refer clients to him as I know he will treat their cases with the respect and the legal efficiency they need. I would retainer him for his legal services if I was in need."

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Frank Pavese

Real estate lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Hagen on several legal issues over the many years of our respective legal practices. His professionalism and personality are only outweighed by his legal competence."

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Eviana Martin

Real estate lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is an experienced real estate attorney. That's whom you want to go to for your legal advice when it comes to real estate transactions."

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Tulio Suarez

Real estate lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have experience working with Mike since 1996 and he has always been an attorney of the highest professional, legal and ethical standards. I would recommend him without hesitation."

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Miguel Fernandez

Real estate lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is an excellent lawyer with tremendous knowledge and skill. He is honest and practices with integrity. I trust Mike and so will you!"

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Scott Moorey

Real estate lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Dryden

Real estate lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mike is an experienced real estate attorney both in transactional and litigation matters. He was in-house counsel for many years with the Lee County Property appraiser and has a sub-specialty with disputes involving property valuation and ad valorem taxation issues. I have always found that Mike puts the interests of his client's first and whether its a transaction or litigation he is moving the matter forward to achieve the best result for his client.He is very cordial and easy to work with as well."

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Holly Cosby

Real estate lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I absolutely endorse this lawyer's work. We initially met as opposing counsel, and it was such a wonderful experience. As opposing counsel, he is polite, ethical, reasonable and knowledgable. As a fellow attorney in our community, he is someone I am proud to refer business to. Mike is very competant in the fields he practices in, and he treats his clients with courtesy and respect."

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Amanda Brock

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William Morris

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Anne Dalton

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Simon Harrison

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Amy Neaher

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Gregory Goetz

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Raymond Mitchell

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Denise Kennedy

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Lance McKinney

Estate planning lawyer

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Neysa Borkert

Land use and zoning lawyer

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Frank Pavese

Construction and development lawyer

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Peter Doragh

Real estate lawyer

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Richard Pringle

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Luis Rivera

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Thomas Rizzo

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Scott Kuhn

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

FL Circuit Mediator certification, Florida Supreme Court

2012

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2004

BV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1983

Professional Responsibility class: Book Award (highest grade), Stetson College of Law

1982

Am Jur Book Award Real Property II, Stetson Univ College of Law

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Owner, Hagen Law Firm

2003 - Present

Owner, TaxCuts1, Inc., property tax consultants

1994 - 2003

Attorney, Lee County Property Appraiser

Associations

2010 - Present

Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section

Member

1985 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

1985 - Present

All FL state courts

Admitted to practice

2017 - 2017

Lee County Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2024

Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association

Realtor/Broker

2011 - 2014

CCIM

Affiliate Member

2000 - 2003

Calusa American Inn of Court

Barrister

Sample of Legal Cases

Midyett v. Wilkinson, 128 So.3d 807 (Fla. 2d DCA 2013).

Affirmed.

McWherter v. Smith, 993 So.2d 1031 (Fla. 2d DCA 2008).

Dismissed.

Fiddlesticks Country Club v. Wilkinson, 704 So.2d 528 (Fla. 2d DCA 1997).

Affirmed

Henderson v. Wilkinson, 697 So.2d 518 (Fla. 2d DCA 1997).

Affirmed

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Education

1984

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

University of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS of Southwest Florida 2017 Property Tax Appeal strategies

2016

C.I.P. Monthly meeting

Property Tax Appeals

2015

FL BAR Real Estate-Family Law-CLE

Foreclosures

2015

August 2015 Meeting

TRIM Notices and Property Tax Appeals

2014

Commercial Investment Professionals monthly meeting

Real Estate Tax Appeals

2014

CCIM Seminar

Property Tax Appeals

2013

CIP seminar

FL Property Tax Appeals

2013

CCIM seminar

FL property Tax Appeals

2012

The Fund Annual 2012 Conference

FL Property Tax Appeals

2003

IAAO 2003 Annual Conference

Do We Always Need The 3 Approaches To Value?

Publications

2016

2015

FL BAR CLE-Family Law Section Home is in foreclosure-now what?

2014

Res Gestae-Lee County Bar Association 2014 Property Tax Appeals

2012

2007

St Pete Times cover story Soldiers of Fortune

Languages

English

Spanish

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