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Michael J. Faehner is the founder of Faehner PLLC, based in Oldsmar, Florida. With over 25 years of legal experience, he focuses his practice on estate planning, corporate, and tax law, serving clients throughout the Tampa Bay area.
Michael earned bachelor’s degrees in Finance and History from the University of Notre Dame. He went on to receive his law degree from Valparaiso University Law School, and obtained a Master of Laws degree in taxation from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. He is admitted to practice before all Florida state courts, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the U.S. Tax Court, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Michael is a former member of the board of governors and executive committee of the Florida Bar, and served in several significant roles for the association. He has also served in leadership roles for the Clearwater Bar Association, The Florida Bar Foundation, St. Anthony’s Hospital Foundation, SPCA Tampa Bay, and Leadership Pinellas.
Before founding Faehner PLLC, Michael practiced as an associate and senior associate as several prominent law firms gaining valuable experience. He gained additional experience in-house at Raymond James Trust advising high-net-worth individuals and families and businesses. He currently resides in Oldsmar.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 450-450 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 31 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1994
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Location
Faehner PLLC
301 Woodlands Pkwy., Suite 10, Oldsmar, FL, 34677
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"I have been acquainted with Mike Faehner for a number of years. His reputation within the local legal community for competence, diligence, and integrity are impeccable."
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"I have known Mike Faehner for about 15 years as a fellow lawyer and friend in the community. During that time I have worked with him on several different matters. He has impressed me as one of the most knowlegable, competent, caring, and ethical lawyers and people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I fully endorse this lawyer."
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"I have known Mr. Faehner since 2002, when he served as the President of the Clearwater Bar Association the same year that I served as President of the St. Petersburg Bar Association. He is candid, says what he thinks, and is a man of his word. I would recommend Mike to any of my clients looking for an estate planning attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Excellence in Pro Bono, Clearwater Bar Foundation
2008
Nominee-Volunteer of the Year-Outstanding Board Service, United Way of Tampa Bay
2007
Leadership Award, Florida Bar Standing Committee on Professionalism
2005
Lawyer of the Year, Florida Law Related Educational Association
2005
Chief Justice Special Recognition, Florida Supreme Court
2003
Pinellas County Sheriff Community Policing Institute Graduate, Pinellas County Sherriff's Office
2003
Outstanding Service to the University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame Club of Greater Tampa Bay
2002
40 Under 40 for the Tampa Bay Area, Tampa Bay Business Journal
2002
Leadership Pinellas Graduate, Leadership Pinellas
2002
Outstanding Board Member, Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Attorney, Faehner PLLC
2006 - Present
Adjunct Professor, St. Petersburg College
2008 - 2009
Associate, Fisher & Sauls
2006 - 2008
Sr Tax and Charitable Strategist, Raymond James Trust Private Wealth Management Family Office
2005 - 2006
Tax Associate, Abel Band
1997 - 2004
Associate, McFarland Gould
1994 - 1997
Associate, Carlson & Meissner
Associations
2008 - Present
Leadership PinellasBoard Member
2008 - Present
St. Anthony's Hospital FoundationBoard Member
1995 - Present
Clearwater Bar AssociationPast President
1995 - Present
Notre Dame Club of Greater Tampa BayPresident
1987 - Present
Knights of ColumbusMember
2010 - 2015
Clearwater Bar AssociationTreasurer
2009 - 2014
Florida Bar Standing Committee on AdvertisingCommittee Member
2008 - 2014
Florida Bar, Voluntary Bar Liaison CommitteeMember
2008 - 2012
Community Law ProgramBoard of Directors
2007 - 2009
SPCA Tampa BayVice President of Board
2006 - 2009
Skip Kline Society-Morton Plant FoundationMember
2006 - 2009
SPCA Tampa BayChair of the Professional Advisors Committee--Leader of the PAC
2005 - 2013
Florida Bar FoundationBoard of Directors
2003 - 2005
Florida Bar Board of GovernorsMember
1998 - 2005
Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division Board of GovernorsPast President
Education
2005
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1994
Valparaiso University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
University of Notre Dame
BBA - Bachelors of Business Administration
1991
University of Notre Dame
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
Monthly membership meeting
Accountants and Attorneys: How Can we collaborate better to maximize value for our clients in the Estate Planning Process
2010
Monthly Membership Meeting
2010 Estate Tax Changes and the Future of Estate Taxation
2010
2010 Probate Update
Ethics in the Probate Process
2009
Monthly Membership Meeting
Ethical Pitfalls to look for as a Probate and Estate Planner:How to Avoid the Grievance Process
2009
Medical Forum
Asset Protection for the Medical Professional
2009
2009 Voluntary Bar Leaders Conference
Words of Wisdom and Advice from Past Bar Presidents
2009
2009 Voluntary Bar Leaders Conference
How the Downfall in the Economy is Impacting Attorneys
2009
2009 Voluntary Bar Leaders Conference
How to Navigate Tax Issues for Bar Organizations
2009
2009 Bay Area Legal Administrators Conference
Ethics in Electronic Communication
2008
Tampa Bay Planned Giving Council Meeting
The ABC's of Charitable Trusts
2008
Pinellas County Estate Planning Council
Leona Helmsley and Jacqueline Kennedy: Women of Charity or Just Plain Trouble?
2008
North Suncoast Estate Planning Council
Leona Helmsley and Jacqueline Kennedy: Women of Charity or Just Plain Trouble?
2008
Life Planning Seminars
Life Planning and Estate Planning for Everyone
2008
Estate Planning Panel Discussion
Moderator-10 Biggest Mistakes in Estate Planning
2007
Tampa Bay Estate Planning Council
The Pension Protection Act of 2006 and the IRA Charitable Rollover
2007
Meeting
The Pension Protection Act of 2006: Six Months Later
2007
Life Planning Seminars
Life Planning and Estate Planning Issues for Everyone
2007
Estate Planning Seminars
Pet Trusts
2007
Annual Meeting of the Florida Bar Tax Section
Update on Tax Issues in Estate Planning-A Year in Review
2007
Annual Bench/Bar Conference
Ethics for Paralagals
2007
1st Annual Ethics Forum for the Clearwater and St. Petersburg Bar Associations
Trust Accounting
2006
Pinellas County Estate Planning Council
The Pension Protection Act of 2006
2005
ABA/YLD Midyear Meeting
Discovery Problems and Their Solutions:Practical Advice for Nuts and Bolts Disputes
Publications
2009
The Paraclete
Charitable Giving in Tough Economic Times
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides