Colin L McMichen

Colin L McMichen

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 17 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Pelham, AL
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate

201 Cahaba Valley Parkway, Pelham, AL

About Colin

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 75%

Estate planning is simply making sure your assets are taken care of the way you want, both while you're alive and after you're gone. It's like creating a roadmap for your loved ones to follow.

75%
Probate 25%

Probate is the court supervised administration of a deceased person's will, or the estate of a deceased person without a will.

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 15 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 2010

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 17 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2008

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Provident Law / Estate Planning LLC

201 Cahaba Valley Parkway, Pelham, AL, 35124

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Colin L McMichen's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (14)
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Posted by Linda | December 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend! Very Personable and Professional!

Colin and Nicole were a God-send. The first time I used them I lost my husband and had to go through probate in two states and they helped me through it. The second time I used them was to help me with my estate planning, power of attorney, health care proxy, and living will. I highly recommend them ...and I will be using them again.

Posted by Bruce & Kathy | December 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Friendly, professional service

Colin & Nicole assisted us with our estate planning. From start to finish they were totally professional - we jointly set expectations for the timeline & they immediately got to work & completed the engagement on time. The process was painless & honestly we learned a lot about estate planning & hav...e made adjustments going forward. We highly recommend Colin & Nicole!

Posted by Cheryl | September 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Dreaded Experience was Fabulous!

I have procrastinated over formalizing my will and estate plans. Colin McMichen made the process so simple for me. His professional, yet friendly manner made this dreaded experience really comfortable. Colin’s knowledge of estate law, easy going manner and super efficient method of walking throug...h it helped me make the right decisions. I am confident with the results and feel I made a new friend in the process! I highly recommend Colin’s estate planning services.

Posted by Laurie | September 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledgeable and Helpful!

Planning for the future after you’re gone is something nobody wants to think about, but Colin made this process as smooth as possible for us. He asked all the right questions and helped us think through everything carefully while keeping our best interests in mind. We enjoyed working with Colin and ...would highly recommend him for all your estate planning needs!

Posted by Tonya | December 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Slippery Fall

As for the process, Colin McMichen gave me a frank preliminary assessment of how my case was likely to play out. I was comfortable from the beginning of our attorney-client relationship, that I was able to have regular communications with him. He gave me easy instructions to follow. I was not rus...hed in anyway, he took time to ask questions and answer questions at the beginning to get to know me. He was very easy to talk with. Being in two different states, we did everything via email and phone, with no complications. No surprises...just thankful, thank you Colin for your hard work and Sharon also. So, all and all.... he’s alright for an Auburn fan.... Roll Tide

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Colin L McMichen's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Wolf

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Colin McMichen is an excellent personal injury attorney. He understands what it takes to get the job done for his clients. With a strong work ethic and a sincere desire to help his people, Colin serves as an excellent advocate for his clients."

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Thomas Hutton

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Colin is a knowledgeable and professional attorney whom I recommend highly."

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Max McCord

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked on a number of cases with Colin, and I served as Treasurer of the Bay County Bar Association during his tenure as its President. I continue to seek his counsel, and I know I can count on him to work hard and to produce results. Colin is intelligent, plain dealing, and easy to work with. I am glad to know him, and I would recommend him to a prospective client without reservation."

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Jeff Carter

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Colin is an excellent and respected advocate. I worked with Colin upon entering practice and we have been colleagues and friends since that time. I wholeheartedly endorse Colin."

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Giacomo Behar

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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Mark Nonni

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Colin since law school. He is very knowledgeable about the law, and he is also highly ethical as well as professional. Colin devotes the time and attention that’s necessary to obtain the best result possible for his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend Colin for any type of personal injury case."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Attorney, Provident Law / Estate Planning LLC

2019 - Present

Account Manager, LexisNexis

2012 - 2019

Attorney, Manuel & Thompson, PA

2008 - 2012

Attorney, Barron & Redding, PA

Associations

2014 - 2019

Bay County Teen Court

Judge

2013 - 2013

First Saturday Legal Clinic

Past Co-chair

2013 - 2019

Florida Bar, Voluntary Bar Liaison Committee

Member

2011 - 2014

Bay County Chamber of Commerce

Ambassador

2010 - 2019

Kiwanis Club of Panama City

Member

2009 - 2019

St. Andrews Bay American Inn of Court

Treasurer/Secretary

2008 - 2019

Bay County Bar Association

Past President

Sample of Legal Cases

Trageser v. GEICO

Settlement of $362,000

Husar v. Dept of Justice

Settlement of $318,111

McQuaig v. U.S.

Verdict of $94,763

McGriff v. Rowell

Settlement of $115,000

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Education

2008

The Florida State University College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

2005

Auburn University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Webinar

Collateral Sources

Languages

English

Activity

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