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BACKGROUND: Mike grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida. He received his B.A. from Florida State University 1973. He attended the University of Florida College of Law and received his J.D. Degree in 1976. Mike has practiced law in Orlando, Florida continuously since 1976. He also received a Master of Laws in Taxation (LL.M.) from University of Florida in 1985. EXPEREINCE: Over the past 25 years, Mike's practice has emphasized tax law, estate planning and trust and estate administration. Mike has advised individuals, business owners and investors on income and estate tax planning, state and local taxation and inbound investment planning for foreign investors. Mike has also represented individuals, businesses and estates in audits and disputes with tax authorities and has assisted clients with legislation affecting Florida tax matters. EDUCATION: Florida State University, B.A., (1973) Honors Magna Cum Laude Phi Beta Kapa
University of Florida, J.D. (1976) Honors Phi Kappa Phi University of Florida, LL.M. (1985) PROFESSIONAL: The Florida Bar - Tax Section and Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
Orange County Bar American Bar Association - Tax Section and Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section Board Certified Tax Attorney Central Florida Estate Planning Council - Past President and Director
Selected in The Best Lawyers of America, 2007 CIVIC: WMFE-Channel 24, 1983-Present, Chairman of the Endowment Committee and Planning Giving Advisor and former member of the Community Advisory Board. City of Winter Park Firefighter's Pension Fund - Board of Trustees and Past Chairman
Community Health Foundation of Central Florida - Board of Directors Florida Hospital Foundation - Board of Directors University of Central Florida Foundation - Board of Directors Senior's First - Planned Giving Committee.
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