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Mrs. Michele Diglio-Benkiran is a Of Counsel at NeJame Law, P.A. She heads the Real Estate Division and practices Real Estate and Business Law. Mrs. Diglio-Benkiran has been practicing law for over seventeen years with a special emphasis on Real Estate and Business Law. She is also owner of Legal Counsel, P.A.
Mrs. Diglio-Benkiran earned her Juris Doctor Cum Laude from Michigan State University College of Law in 1999 where she was the Business Manager of Journal of Medicine and Law, Justice of Phi Alpha Delta, a scholarship recipient, and published in Who’s Who: American Law Students 1998. Mrs. Diglio-Benkiran graduated from law school and immediately began working at the Office of the State Attorney – 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida where gained valuable courtroom experience prosecuting both misdemeanor and felony cases.
Michele Diglio-Benkiran grew up in an entrepreneurial family where she learned business fundamentals at a very early age. Over the years Mrs. Diglio-Benkiran owned several thriving businesses including a multi-million dollar manufacturing business, a shelving distribution company and a full-service hair salon. As such, Mrs. Diglio-Benkiran understands the fundamentals of successful business practices. Mrs. Diglio-Benkiran incorporates this “hands-on” business knowledge and experience when counseling her business clients. Mrs. Diglio-Benkiran understands, implements and counsels on the principals of “deal making” and not “deal breaking.”
Michele Diglio-Benkiran has represented businesses in several aspects of business law including but not limited to collections, corporate formation, joint ventures, contract drafting, arbitration, mediation, litigation, copyrights, trademarks, employer related matters, corporate compliance, business insurance audits, and workers compensation claims.
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Mrs. Diglio-Benkiran Business Law practice includes matters such as Arbitration, Mediation, Business Sales/Purchases, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Closings, Corporate Formation, Homeowner Association Representation, Contract Drafting, Partnership Break-Ups, Non-Compete Agreements, Lender Representation, Loan Document Drafting & Preparation, Litigation Corporate Formation, Corporate Compliance, Trademarks, Collections and Commercial Litigation.
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Acquired: 1999
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13330 West Colonial Drive, Unit 110, Winter Garden, FL, 34787
6 Client Reviews
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Posted by Annie | July 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection
Awsome lawyer!
When we hired Michele, we knew we hired the best! She has proven that she works hard in assisting us getting our collections accounts in order. Always available whenever we have questions or concerns. She has helped our HOA tremendously.
"Michele is an excellent attorney! Works hard to ensure her clients receive top quality legal services. She is kind person and a pleasure to work with."
"Michelle has a wealth of experience representing clients in real estate and complex civil legal matters. Her reputation as an aggressive business woman who achieves consistent successful results is well known in the community. I highly endorse Michele Diglio-Benkiran."
"Michele is so knowledgeable and helpful. She is who you want when it comes to civil and real estate"
"Michele is a tremendous attorney. She is well-versed in all areas of civil law but is particularly knowledgeable on real estate issues. She works very hard for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Michele is incredibly smart, professional, and experienced in handling business law. I endorse her."
"Michele uses her vast knowledge of commercial and real estate law to provide excellent representation for her clients."
"I have been able to work with Ms. Diglio-Benkiran on several cases and have seen first hand the dedication and compassion she has for her clients. She is extremely intelligent and creative, and combined with her tireless work ethic, is able to do a fantastic job for those lucky enough to have her as their attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michele is conscientious, aggressive, and reliable. She will give you excellent legal representation."
"I endorse Michelle for Real Estate and Business matters. Michelle has years of experience and practices with a very high level of professionalism. She is extremely diligent and always puts her clients first.She is an excellent mentor and one of the best attorneys I have worked with."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michele is a dedicated and hard-working attorney. I strongly recommend Michele."
"Michele and I worked on a commercial condominium conversion where she assisted immensely in closing a deal with many complexities. I regularly turn to Michele for assistance in my own practice as she is highly skilled in all matters related to real estate and business law. Any client would be well-served to have her as part of their team."
"Michele is an extremely competent and knowledgeable real estate and corporate law attorney, highly skilled and adept at any aspect within her practice. She takes great pride in providing the utmost in legal counsel to all her clients, and treats them all with equal care. I only hear raving endorsements about Michele from her clients, which makes referring potential clients to her an easy decision."
"Michele is a terrific lawyer who has a keen business sense and is very dedicated to serving her clients with excellence and passion. She is an extremely hard worker who provides excellent legal services to her clients, whether it's in business law, foreclosure defense or real estate. She has been in the business world and has an understanding of business related legal matters that escapes many lawyers who have had no practical experience. A client is well served to have Michele as their attorney."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Michele on a complicated matter. Michele's work product was exemplary and beyond question. Her professionalism and dedication to her clients goes above and beyond. I would wholeheartedly recommend Michele to any potential client."
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2016
Featured as Top Real Estate Attorney, AVVO
2016
Featured as Top Business Law Attorney, AVVO
2013
Invited to Join NeJame Law as a Partner, NeJame Law
2011
Best Business Attorney Award, Corporate Investment International, Inc
2010
Best Business Attorney Award, Corporate Investment International, Inc.
2009
Best Business Attorney Award, Corporate Investment International Inc.
2008
Best Business Transactional Attorney Award, Corporate Investment International, Inc.
2007
Best Business Transactional Attorney Award, Corporate Investment International, Inc.
2006
Best Business Transactional Attorney Award, Corporate Investment International, Inc.
2005
Best Business Transactional Attorney Award, Corporate Investment International, Inc.
2004
Best Business Transactional Attorney Award, Corporate Investment International, Inc.
2002
Best Business Transactional Attorney Award, Corporate Investment International, Inc.
1999
Cum Laude, Michigan State University
1999
DUI Trial Advocacy, Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association
1997
Outstanding Achievement in the Study of Law, Who's Who Among American Law Students
2017 - Present
Partner, Legal Counsel PA
2017 - Present
Of Counsel, NeJame Law
2013 - 2017
Partner, NeJame Law
2001 - 2013
Founder, Benkiran Law Firm, P.A.
2000 - 2011
Vice President, Get Organized, Inc.
1999 - 2000
Assistant State Prosecutor, Office of State Attorney 15th Judicial Circuit Palm Beach County
2013 - Present
Florida Bar, Litigation SectionMember
2012 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of FloridaMember
2011 - Present
Residential Real Estate & Industry Liaison Committee for the Real Property Section of the Florida BarMember
2011 - Present
Ekklesia Ministries International, Inc.Board of Directors
2007 - Present
Central Florida Real Estate Attorneys CouncilMember
2003 - Present
for The Fund (Attorneys Title Fund Services, LLC)Member
1999 - Present
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law SectionMember
1999 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Florida Bar Association Business SectionMember
2012 - 2013
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationProvisional Member
Short sale was completed, bank waived their deficiency and paid the homeowner $10,000 to move from the property.
The homeowner lived in their home for approximately 6 years without making any mortgage payments and the bank paid the homeowner $10,000 at the completion of the short sale.
After several hours of tenuous negotiations the business owner was able to sell his business for over $1M in an all cash payout within the time period provided.
1999
JD Cum Laude
1991
Bachelors of Science
1989
AA
2016
FIRPTA Changes, Estoppels, & More
2016
Legislative Updates & TRID
2016
Short Sales, HOA & Bankruptcies in Real Estate
2014
Q&A Session on various real estate topics
2014
Short Sales, Loan Mods & Bankruptcies
2014
HOA & Short Sales & Bankruptcies
2014
New Florida law gives HOAs more latitude with repair needs
2012
Short Sales, Short Sales and More Short Sales
2012
Home Counseling Summit
2011
Real Estate Update
2003
Legality of Business Transactions
2015
2015
2015
2014
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