Michele Diglio-Benkiran

Michele Diglio-Benkiran

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 27 years

Real estate Lawyer at Winter Garden, FL
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Business, Foreclosure

13330 West Colonial Drive, Unit 110, Winter Garden, FL

About Michele

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Real Estate 50%

Commerical Real Estate Development, Litigation, Residential Real Estate (all aspects), Title Insurance, Closings, Owner Representation, Homeowner/Condominium Association Law

50%
Business 40%

Business Start Ups, Sales, Purchases, Mergers & Acquisitions, Litigation, Partnership Agreements, Contracts, Trademarks, Litigation

40%
Foreclosure 10%

Foreclosure Defense, Short Sales, Loan Modifications

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 27 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1999

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Legal Counsel, P.A.

13330 West Colonial Drive, Unit 110, Winter Garden, FL, 34787

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Michele Diglio-Benkiran's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Character & Conduct

Posted by Ross | April 18, 2012

Highly recommended, professional, ethical, and knowledgeable attorney!!!

Professionalism and integrity of Michele Diglio were outstanding when handling my case. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a qualified trustworthy attorney.

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Michele Diglio-Benkiran's Lawyer Endorsements

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Yazen Abdin

Business lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Elizabeth Aires

Real estate lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Jaya Balani

Real estate lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michele is so knowledgeable and helpful. She is who you want when it comes to civil and real estate"

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John Zielinski

Real estate lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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David Haas

Business lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michele is incredibly smart, professional, and experienced in handling business law. I endorse her."

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Blair Jackson

Real estate lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michele uses her vast knowledge of commercial and real estate law to provide excellent representation for her clients."

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Avita Samaroo

Unknown lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Diglio-Benkiran is an excellent attorney."

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Eric Barker

Foreclosure lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Jason Recksiedler

Business lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Michele is conscientious, aggressive, and reliable. She will give you excellent legal representation."

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Paige Carlos

Real estate lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Nayef Mubarak

Real estate lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Michele is a dedicated and hard-working attorney. I strongly recommend Michele."

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Joseph Percopo

Foreclosure lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Navin Pasem

Real estate lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Eric Dubois

Foreclosure lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A great advocate for her clients!"

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Joel Frick

Real estate lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Mark NeJame

Foreclosure lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Thomas Sadaka

Business lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Avita Samaroo

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John Zielinski

Commercial real estate lawyer

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Michael LaFay

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Elizabeth Aires

Personal injury lawyer

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Joseph Flynn

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Haas

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Nayef Mubarak

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Jason Recksiedler

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Rajan Joshi

Criminal defense lawyer

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Eric Barker

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jaya Balani

Criminal defense lawyer

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Vanessa Braeley

Foreclosure lawyer

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Paige Carlos

Foreclosure lawyer

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Navin Pasem

Real estate lawyer

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Joel Frick

Personal injury lawyer

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Eric Dubois

Unknown lawyer

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Joseph Percopo

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Thomas Sadaka

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Mark NeJame

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2013 - Present

Florida Bar, Litigation Section

Member

2012 - Present

United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Member

2011 - Present

Residential Real Estate & Industry Liaison Committee for the Real Property Section of the Florida Bar

Member

2011 - Present

Ekklesia Ministries International, Inc.

Board of Directors

2007 - Present

Central Florida Real Estate Attorneys Council

Member

2003 - Present

for The Fund (Attorneys Title Fund Services, LLC)

Member

1999 - Present

Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section

Member

1999 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Florida Bar Association Business Section

Member

2012 - 2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Provisional Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Loss Mitigation

Short sale was completed, bank waived their deficiency and paid the homeowner $10,000 to move from the property.

Loss Mitigation

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.

Business 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.

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Education

1999

Michigan State University College of Law

JD Cum Laude

1991

Florida International University

Bachelors of Science

1989

Valencia Community College

AA

Speaking Engagements

2016

Realtor Training

FIRPTA Changes, Estoppels, & More

2016

Legal Aspects of the Real Estate Market

Legislative Updates & TRID

2016

2016 Real Estate Market

Short Sales, HOA & Bankruptcies in Real Estate

2014

The New Real Estate Market

Q&A Session on various real estate topics

2014

Short Sales, Loan Mods & Bankruptcies in 2014

Short Sales, Loan Mods & Bankruptcies

2014

HOA & Short Sales & Bankruptcies in Real Estate

HOA & Short Sales & Bankruptcies

2014

Channel 13 News

New Florida law gives HOAs more latitude with repair needs

2012

Short Sales

Short Sales, Short Sales and More Short Sales

2012

Home Counseling Summit

Home Counseling Summit

2011

NeJame Realty LLC

Real Estate Update

2003

International Business Broker Association

Legality of Business Transactions

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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