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Michael J. Faehner is the founder of Faehner PLLC, based in Oldsmar, Florida. With over 25 years of legal experience, he focuses his practice on estate planning, corporate, and tax law, serving clients throughout the Tampa Bay area.
Michael earned bachelor’s degrees in Finance and History from the University of Notre Dame. He went on to receive his law degree from Valparaiso University Law School, and obtained a Master of Laws degree in taxation from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. He is admitted to practice before all Florida state courts, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the U.S. Tax Court, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Michael is a former member of the board of governors and executive committee of the Florida Bar, and served in several significant roles for the association. He has also served in leadership roles for the Clearwater Bar Association, The Florida Bar Foundation, St. Anthony’s Hospital Foundation, SPCA Tampa Bay, and Leadership Pinellas.
Before founding Faehner PLLC, Michael practiced as an associate and senior associate as several prominent law firms gaining valuable experience. He gained additional experience in-house at Raymond James Trust advising high-net-worth individuals and families and businesses. He currently resides in Oldsmar.
| Michael John Faehner: | Member at The Faehner PLLC |
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301 Woodlands Pkwy., Suite 10 Oldsmar, FL 34677 |
| Website: | https://faehner.law/?utm_source=avvo&utm_content=profile |
| Phone: | 727-443-5190 |
| Fax: | 727.474.9949 |
| Offices: |
Faehner PLLC
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Police Athletic League | Board of Directors | N/A |
| Knights of Columbus | Member | 1987 - 1900 |
| Knights of Columbus | Member | N/A |
| Clearwater Bar Association | Past President | N/A |
| Notre Dame Club of Greater Tampa Bay | President | N/A |
| Clearwater Bar Association | Past President | 1995 - 1900 |
| Notre Dame Club of Greater Tampa Bay | President | 1995 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors | Past President | 1998 - 2005 |
| Florida Bar Board of Governors | Member | 2003 - 2005 |
| Florida Bar Foundation | Board of Directors | 2005 - 2013 |
| Skip Kline Society-Morton Plant Foundation | Member | 2006 - 2009 |
| SPCA Tampa Bay | Chair of the Professional Advisors Committee--Leader of the PAC | 2006 - 2009 |
| SPCA Tampa Bay | Vice President of Board | 2007 - 2009 |
| Pinellas County Sheriffs Office Police Athletic League | President | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Voluntary Bar Liaison Committee | Member | 2008 - 2014 |
| Community Law Program | Board of Directors | 2008 - 2012 |
| Leadership Pinellas | Board Member | N/A |
| St. Anthony's Hospital Foundation | Board Member | N/A |
| Leadership Pinellas | Board Member | 2008 - 1900 |
| St. Anthony's Hospital Foundation | Board Member | 2008 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar Standing Committee on Advertising | Committee Member | 2009 - 2014 |
| Clearwater Bar Association | Treasurer | 2010 - 2015 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Excellence in Pro Bono | Clearwater Bar Foundation | 2009 |
| Nominee-Volunteer of the Year-Outstanding Board Service | United Way of Tampa Bay | 2008 |
| Leadership Award | Florida Bar Standing Committee on Professionalism | 2007 |
| Chief Justice Special Recognition | Florida Supreme Court | 2005 |
| Lawyer of the Year | Florida Law Related Educational Association | 2005 |
| Pinellas County Sheriff Community Policing Institute Graduate | Pinellas County Sherriff's Office | 2003 |
| Outstanding Service to the University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame Club of Greater Tampa Bay | 2003 |
| 40 Under 40 for the Tampa Bay Area | Tampa Bay Business Journal | 2002 |
| Leadership Pinellas Graduate | Leadership Pinellas | 2002 |
| Outstanding Board Member | Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors | 2002 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| New England School of Law | law | 2024 |
| New England School of Law | law | 2024 |
| New England School of Law | law | 2024 |
| University of Notre Dame | BBA - Bachelors of Business Administration | 1991 |
| University of Notre Dame | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1991 |
| University of Notre Dame | BBA - Bachelors of Business Administration | 1991 |
| University of Notre Dame | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1991 |
| Valparaiso University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
| Valparaiso University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
| State University of New York, Albany | Bachelors of Arts | 2000 |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2005 |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2005 |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 23043 | Member in Good Standing | 1994 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Paraclete | Charitable Giving in Tough Economic Times | 2009 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly membership meeting | Accountants and Attorneys: How Can we collaborate better to maximize value for our clients in the Estate Planning Process | 2010 |
| 2010 Probate Update | Ethics in the Probate Process | 2010 |
| Monthly Membership Meeting | 2010 Estate Tax Changes and the Future of Estate Taxation | 2010 |
| Saint Leo University | DUI | 2010 |
| Invest | Criminal Law / DUI | 2009 |
| Monthly Membership Meeting | Ethical Pitfalls to look for as a Probate and Estate Planner:How to Avoid the Grievance Process | 2009 |
| Medical Forum | Asset Protection for the Medical Professional | 2009 |
| 2009 Voluntary Bar Leaders Conference | How to Navigate Tax Issues for Bar Organizations | 2009 |
| 2009 Voluntary Bar Leaders Conference | How the Downfall in the Economy is Impacting Attorneys | 2009 |
| 2009 Voluntary Bar Leaders Conference | Words of Wisdom and Advice from Past Bar Presidents | 2009 |
| 2009 Bay Area Legal Administrators Conference | Ethics in Electronic Communication | 2009 |
| Pinellas County Estate Planning Council | Leona Helmsley and Jacqueline Kennedy: Women of Charity or Just Plain Trouble? | 2008 |
| Tampa Bay Planned Giving Council Meeting | The ABC's of Charitable Trusts | 2008 |
| North Suncoast Estate Planning Council | Leona Helmsley and Jacqueline Kennedy: Women of Charity or Just Plain Trouble? | 2008 |
| Estate Planning Panel Discussion | Moderator-10 Biggest Mistakes in Estate Planning | 2008 |
| Life Planning Seminars | Life Planning and Estate Planning for Everyone | 2008 |
| Tampa Bay Estate Planning Council | The Pension Protection Act of 2006 and the IRA Charitable Rollover | 2007 |
| Annual Meeting of the Florida Bar Tax Section | Update on Tax Issues in Estate Planning-A Year in Review | 2007 |
| Estate Planning Seminars | Pet Trusts | 2007 |
| Life Planning Seminars | Life Planning and Estate Planning Issues for Everyone | 2007 |
| Annual Bench/Bar Conference | Ethics for Paralagals | 2007 |
| 1st Annual Ethics Forum for the Clearwater and St. Petersburg Bar Associations | Trust Accounting | 2007 |
| Meeting | The Pension Protection Act of 2006: Six Months Later | 2007 |
| Pinellas County Estate Planning Council | The Pension Protection Act of 2006 | 2006 |
| ABA/YLD Midyear Meeting | Discovery Problems and Their Solutions:Practical Advice for Nuts and Bolts Disputes | 2005 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | Carlson & Meissner | 1994 - 1997 |
| Associate | McFarland Gould | 1997 - 2004 |
| Assistant State Attorney | State Attorney's Office | 2003 - 2006 |
| Tax Associate | Abel Band | 2005 - 2006 |
| Tax Associate | Abel Band | 2005 - 2006 |
| Adjunct Professor | St. Petersburg College | N/A |
| Partner | Leavengood, Dauval & Boyle, P.A. | N/A |
| Sr Tax and Charitable Strategist | Raymond James Trust Private Wealth Management Family Office | 2006 - 2008 |
| Adjunct Professor | St. Petersburg College | 2006 - 1900 |
| Sr Tax and Charitable Strategist | Raymond James Trust Private Wealth Management Family Office | 2006 - 2008 |
| Associate | Fisher & Sauls | 2008 - 2009 |
| Associate | Fisher & Sauls | 2008 - 2009 |
| Attorney | Faehner PLLC | 2009 - 1900 |
| Attorney | Faehner PLLC | N/A |
