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Attorney Michael Vaghaiwalla grew up in the greater Orlando area and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida. Thereafter, Mr. Vaghaiwalla began his legal career working as a paralegal with a prominent firm in Orlando handling medical malpractice, wrongful death, general negligence, and product liability cases. Mr. Vaghaiwalla’s success as a paralegal furthered his desire to help people and led him to attend law school.
Mr. Vaghaiwalla spent a significant portion of his time in law school giving back to the community by donating his time and efforts to Florida State’s Public Interest Law Center where he helped medically fragile children obtain access to healthcare. As a result of his work in the Public Interest Law Center, Mr. Vaghaiwalla received a certificate of distinguished pro bono accomplishment. Mr. Vaghaiwalla continues to actively pursue opportunities to give back to the community.Mr. Vaghaiwalla earned his Juris Doctor from The Florida State University College of Law. Based on his outstanding legal research and writing skills, Mr. Vaghaiwalla was selected to research and draft a significant section of an Amicus Brief that was filed with the United States Supreme Court on a historic public interest issue. Mr. Vaghaiwalla also wrote a public interest article that was published by the Orlando Sentinel that received national recognition from Kaiser Health News.
Mr. Vaghaiwalla now turns his practice to advocating for individuals in all spectrums of family law. Mr. Vaghaiwalla is a member of the Florida Bar, the Orange County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Central Florida Family Law Inns of Court, and the Florida Justice Association. Mr. Vaghaiwalla is licensed to practice in all Florida trial courts.
| Michael James Vaghaiwalla: | Member at The Greater Orlando Family Law |
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631 S. Orlando Ave. Suite 301 Winter Park, FL 32789 |
| Website: | https://www.orlandolegal.com/team/michael-j-vaghaiwalla/ |
| Phone: | (407) 377-6399(407) 377-6399 |
| Fax: | (407) 377-6399 |
| Offices: |
Greater Orlando Family Law
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Orange County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Justice Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Orange County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Justice Association | Member | N/A |
| Central Florida Family Law American Inn of Court | Attorney Member | N/A |
| American Association for Justice | Member | N/A |
| Central Florida Family Law American Inn of Court | Attorney Member | 2014 - 1900 |
| American Association for Justice | Member | 2014 - 1900 |
| Central Florida Family Law American Inn of Court | Attorney Member | N/A |
| American Association for Justice | Member | N/A |
| American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | Member | N/A |
| Florida Citrus Sports | Member | N/A |
| American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | Member | 2015 - 1900 |
| Florida Citrus Sports | Member | 2015 - 1900 |
| American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | Member | N/A |
| Florida Citrus Sports | Member | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | Member | 2017 - 1900 |
| United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | Member | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | Member | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| TOP 100 | THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN TRIAL LAWYERS | 2019 |
| Attorney of the Year | Orlando Style Magazine | 2019 |
| Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
| Top 10 Attorneys Under 40 | National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys | 2019 |
| 2018 Client's Choice | AVVO | 2018 |
| 2017 Client's Choice | AVVO | 2017 |
| 2016 Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2016 |
| 2016 Clients' Choice | AVVO | 2016 |
| 2015 Clients' Choice | AVVO | 2015 |
| 2015 Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2015 |
| 2014 Clients' Choice | AVVO | 2014 |
| Certificate of Distinguished Pro Bono Service | Florida State University College of Law | 2013 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Central Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2006 |
| University of Central Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2006 |
| Florida State University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2013 |
| Florida State University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2013 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Lopez v. Lopez | Client went from receiving no child support to a retroactive payment schedule of $350 per month. |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| FL | 104836 | Member in Good Standing | 2013 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando Sentinel | Medicaid Expansion: An Ounce of Prevention Well Worth It | 2012 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Central Florida Family Law American Inn of Court | Slash and Burn Litigation | 2019 |
| Central Florida Family Law American Inn of Court | Interlocutory Appeals | 2015 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paralegal | Martinez, Manglardi, Diez Arguelles & Tejedor | 2006 - 2009 |
| Paralegal | Martinez, Manglardi, Diez Arguelles & Tejedor | 2006 - 2009 |
| Law Clerk | Diez Arguelles & Tejedor, PA | 2010 - 2013 |
| Law Clerk | Diez Arguelles & Tejedor, PA | 2010 - 2013 |
| Certified Legal Intern | Florida State University College Of Law | 2012 - 2013 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | Florida Division of Administrative Hearings | 2012 - 2013 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | Florida Division of Administrative Hearings | 2012 - 2013 |
| Certified Legal Intern | Florida State University College Of Law | 2012 - 2013 |
| Research Assistant | Florida State University College Of Law | 2013 - 2013 |
| Attorney | The Orlando Family Firm | 2013 - 2018 |
| Research Assistant | Florida State University College Of Law | 2013 - 2013 |
| Guardian Ad Litem | Legal Aid Society | 2014 - 2014 |
| Guardian Ad Litem | Legal Aid Society | 2014 - 2014 |
| Partner | Greater Orlando Family Law | N/A |
| Partner | Greater Orlando Family Law | 2018 - 1900 |
| Partner | Greater Orlando Family Law | N/A |
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