Michael T Mackhanlall

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Michael T Mackhanlall

also known as Mike Mack

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family ... +2 more

618 E. South St, Suite 500, Orlando, FL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Michael

Biography

Military Vet Fighting For Your Rights- Aggressive & Affordable Representation- Proven Track Record

Military Vet Fighting For Your Rights- Aggressive Representation- Proven Track Record

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 60%

I have handled high conflict divorces for high net worth individuals with complex business entanglements, custody issues, alimony and every case in between.

60%
Child Custody 15%

15%
Domestic Violence 10%

10%
Family 10%

10%
Adoption 5%

I have handled adoptions all across Florida, and I am one of only a few attorneys who has litigated a contested adoption all the way through trial and appellate procedures. I also handle sperm donor agreements, and assisted reproductive adoptions.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2016 2015 2014

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 13 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2012

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Mack Law P.A.

618 E. South St, Suite 500, Orlando, FL, 32801

macklawpa.com

Michael T Mackhanlall's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

172 Client Reviews

Showing 106 - 110 of 172 reviews

Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Lawyer

What Mack has done for me is great. I was looking all around for a lawyer, not knowing who to pick to represent me, until I called Mack for consultation. He was different from other lawyers because he spoke to me about the possibilities of my situation and made me feel more comfortable than others. I... have to say I am definitely satisfied with my choice.

Posted by Janice Fiebert | October 04, 2016

Excellent response

I asked a question on AVVO and Mr. Mackhanlall was very compassionate in his response, and what I appreciated was that he did not try to avoid asking the question, and try to sell his legal representation as the first course of action.

Posted by Eric | August 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

BEST CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA PERIOD!

I’ve had extensive experience with attorneys in the past, transactional attorneys, (corporate, contract attorneys) litigation attorney’s, family law (divorce, child custody) even criminal defense lawyers when my son got into some trouble. I never thought it would happen to me, but I found myself in t...he fight of my life looking at literally DECADES in prison if I was convicted and I never served more than a day in jail! SCARED TO DEATH, I consulted with 5 criminal defense attorneys leaving with reservations every time, scare tactics, non-chalet attitudes, exorbitant retainers, vaguely answered questions, some seeming more interested in how I was paying vs the specifics of my case. I wasn’t sure what to do! I spent hours researching, networking, trying to find the right attorney that was knowledgeable, tenacious, with a proven track record that would fight for me; then I found attorney Michael T. Mackhanlall. First, his AVVO rating was a perfect 10 out of 10. At the time he had over 58 reviews from his clients on AVVO and they were all 5 STAR REVIEWS! When reading his client reviews, some adjectives used to describe Michael T Mackhanlall are professional, knowledgeable, trustworthy, honest, hard-working, diligent, tenacious, razor-sharp, efficient, effective, attentive, noble, comforting, insightful, eloquent, and highly respected in the legal community. He even had over 40 attorney endorsements at the time! I researched practically every criminal defense lawyer in Orlando and encountered many criminal defense attorneys with decades more experience than Mr. Mackhanlall, but with less than 1/10 of the accolades he’s received from clients and attorneys alike in just a few years of practice! I read his bio and found he served in the Airforce and was chosen for Airman of the year in 2005; to put that into perspective there were over 330,00 active duty airman in 2014; that’s a big deal! I thought Mike Mackhanlall was too good to be true! But after meeting with Mike, I knew like many others he was the one, he would definitely fight for me, I felt all the accolades were true and Mike Mackhanlall proved it many times during the fight of my life and he was by my side every step of the way! He explained what happened to me from a legal perspective, he told me what would happen in the future, what the opposition was aiming for, he articulated a plan of action and to top it off his fees were very reasonable and cost effective for such a knowledgeable lawyer! When I left his office I slept all night for the first time in months! He predicted everything that eventually happened, Mike always made me feel like my case was top priority, he answered my calls and emails promptly, he was proactive and would just pop up with useful tidbits of information, updates, reminders HE CONTACTED ME WITHOUT ASKING MANY TIMES AND IN MY EXPERIENCE LAWYERS RARELY ARE SO PROACTIVE! I Felt like he was fighting for me as hard as he would fight for himself! The most impressive part was how he argued my case using legal precedents, the opposition having an ah-ha moment realizing “oh we can’t do that” then Mike took over & it seemed like the opposition worked for him; he ran over them like a MACK TRUCK LOL! I received the best outcome for my situation and I’m convinced without Mike fighting for me I would be in a different place right now! If I could turn back the clock I would have used Mike Mackhanlall for my separation, divorce and child custody cases, I’m sure the outcome would have been better with Mack Law P.A on my side! THANKS MIKE!

Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Awesome Results

I was in a deranged and burdensome situation with the wife. Her very creative shenanigans and most unbelievable allegations you have ever heard of in your life, destroyed my credibility at work and with friends, family and coworker. I mean she would cry to anyone and make you feel that she is telling... the truth. The marriage was cursed and plague from the very start, but I also have children involved and married for 14 years. I wanted a divorce. Michael was recommended highly through a friend and then I researched him. Michael has the qualities I was looking for, tenacious, eloquent, experienced and his qualification in the military with a can do attitude. I need someone with a great track record as a defense attorney. I contacted Michael and he decided to take my case and also understood what was at stake. The battle that happen in this divorce case was epic. The other side or (Dark Side) wanted everything under the sun. The dark side wanted most of my earnings and all my assets. Then Michael step in and started firing off his rebuttals. Michael’s shape insight and knowledge made him a dangerous asset. I was ecstatic that Mike was on my side. Michael was on point and precise, he came back a reduction in alimony, child support and other miscellaneous stuff. Michael also devises a plan that would cycle out of the system in a short time. The dark side was stunned and this went on for a while. But finally the dark side submitted and Michael’s demands. Thank god that this process is over now. I can finally close this chapter of my life and create a new chapter. Michael is truth a Jedi Knight, He stands on the side of truth, justice and the American way, He is and always will be my savior and my friend.

Posted by Jose | July 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Expert in Florida divorce/ Family case law- Superman!!!

When I first approached Mr Mackhanlall to discuss my situation of divorce. He listened to me attentively. He crafted a strategy to follow that would protect my children's future education, additionally my rights as a Father. He used case law interpretations that would get the verbal nod from the J...udge each and every time. During the most difficult times, he reassured me that I would soon be divorced. His professionalism, polite demeanor was well appreciated. He kept me informed thru out the whole process. He did not ignore or forget about me like the past experiences I've had with big name Lawyers. It didn't bother him to go over any question I had over the phone. Where other Lawyers have failed, Mr Mackhanlall has succeeded in getting me my divorce. If your looking for the needle in the haystack, here it is! Far beyond an excellent rating. Knowledgeable, aggressive and compassionate. He will be my Lawyer for life. With no hesitation I will call upon him for future Legal help If needed.

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Michael T Mackhanlall's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Sandor

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Attorney Mackhanlall for all areas of his practice. Having worked together previously, I know his determination and work ethic."

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Christopher Bilecki

Unknown lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Mackhanlall and I worked together at a busy personal injury firm in Orlando. He demonstrated, and continues to demonstrate, an astute knowledge of both the law and advocacy. He fights hard to obtain proven, successful results while providing his clients with unmatched attention and service."

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Rahul Parikh

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"First of all let me say that I second all of the comments made below by other attorney’s regarding Mr. Mackhaniall. He is a knowledgable, fair, zealous advocate for his clients. He is professional and highly skilled. And he is determined. But what some people may not know is how much of a truly great human being Mike is. I first met Mr. Mackhaniall in court on a day that I was handling arraignments as a prosecutor. I was struck with how friendly and down to earth he was. He was genuinely happy to meet me and connected with me person to person. I can only imagine if that is how he treats opposing counsel how he must treat his clients. While the big law firms may claim they care about their clients, I’d bet my last dollar that Mr. Mackhaniall really does care about each and every case he handles. You’d be very, very lucky to have him in your corner."

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Matthew Morley

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Knutton

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of working with Mike when he was completing a student internship with the State Attorney's Office. I was also able to be opposing counsel to Mike once he became an attorney. Mike's trial skills are second-to-none, and he has an excellent courtroom presence. I highly endorse this attorney."

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Ray Brooks

Family lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Other

"I endorse Mackhanlall, he is an excellent lawyer and is highly respected."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Other

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

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Danise Ponton

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Other

"Mr. Mackhanlall offers experience and knowledge in the field of criminal defense. I respect his legal insight in this field and urge clients to consider him as a top choice for representation in criminal defense for the Central Florida region."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Business lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Simon Kabzan

Unknown lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent contributions and an asset to the AVVO community."

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Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

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James Shields

Unknown lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible.I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Marek

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He served his country well and judging by his stellar reviews his clients as well. Read them. Endorsements matter but reviews are his legal legacy. You will definitely want a consultation with him. Thank you for your service Michael!"

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Marina Ginzburg

Unknown lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Vaghaiwalla

Family lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is an honest attorney with great values. I would recommend him any day of the week."

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Monte Robbins

Unknown lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Mackhanlall is a hardworking and highly regarded criminal defense attorney."

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Michael Palumbo

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael has a 9.5 AVVO rating"

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William Housley

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Talented, tough and thorough litigator."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Megan Wieland-Pulayya

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Brian Sandor

Criminal defense lawyer

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Rahul Parikh

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Morley

Immigration lawyer

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Christopher Bilecki

Personal injury lawyer

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John Knutton

Criminal defense lawyer

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Danise Ponton

Criminal defense lawyer

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Simon Kabzan

Unknown lawyer

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Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer

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Marina Ginzburg

Unknown lawyer

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William Housley

Unknown lawyer

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Susan Kassel

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Jared Adams

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Sean Cleary

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John Hilkin

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Jason Pietryga

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Lead Sponsor Bench Bar Conference Around the World 2018, Orange County Bar Association

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Legal Elite, Orlando Style Magazine

2015

Sponsor LGBT Pride Month, Watermark Magazine

2015

Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award, Caribbean Bar Association

2014

Certificate of Appreciation, Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association

2014

Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis

2014

Top Contributor Award, AVVO

2014

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2013

Class of 83, Leadership Orlando

2012

Outstanding Senior Editor, Florida A&M University Law Review

2010

Best Respondent's Brief, National Veteran's Law

2006

Aviation Excellence Award, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

2005

Scholarship Award, USAF First Sergeant's Association

2005

Airman of The Year, 347th Rescue Wing

2004

Airman of The Year, 347th Rescue Wing

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Managing Member, Mack Law P.A.

2012 - 2013

Associate Attorney, McDonald Toole Wiggins

2011 - 2012

Prosecuting Attorney, State Attorneys Office

Associations

2013 - Present

Orange County Inns of Court

Member

2013 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2012 - Present

Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division

Member

2012 - Present

Orange County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Member

2012 - Present

Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2012 - Present

Mediator

Florida Supreme Court Certified

2012 - Present

The George C. Young First Central Florida American Inn of Court

Member

2012 - Present

Orlando Chamber of Commerce

Member

2012 - Present

Coalition For The Homeless

Board of Directors

2009 - Present

Criminal Courts Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Air Force Sergeants Association

Executive Member

National College of DUI Defense

2014 - 2015

Florida Carry

Executive Member

2012 - 2014

American Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2013

Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida

Board Member

2011 - 2012

Florida A&M University College of Law- Law Review Journal

Notes & Comments Editor

2009 - 2013

Downtown Orlando Partnership

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Family law Trial for Property Developer

WON

Representation of Local NFL Football Player

Won

State v. P.L.

HUNG JURY

D.H. v. J.G.

Client Acquitted

H.D. vs. C.T.

Stalking Injunction Dismissed

State v. F.S.

Not Guilty

State v. G.R.

Not Guilty/No Violation

State v. C.T.

Acquittal on All Counts

State v. D.B.

Dismissed

State v. A.B.

Not Guilty

State v. A.T.

Acquitted

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Education

2022

International Academy of Family Lawyers

Lecture on International Relocation Cases

2012

Florida A&M University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2012

Masters of DUI

DUI

2007

United States Air Force Academy

B.S. Magna Cum Laude

Speaking Engagements

2015

DUI and Criminal Law Cases

Ask-A-Lawyer

2015

Attorney General Roundtable Business Expo Doing Business in Florida

2014

Seminar for Homeless Veterans

Veteran's Court & Other Legal Issues Facing Military Veterans

2014

Plaintiffs Employment Lawyers Association

Issues Involving On Call Compensation For Security Guards Class Action

2014

FAMU Youth and Law Enforcement Forum Police Brutality

2013

Southeast Building Conference 2013

Florida Adopts New Limited Liability Company Act

2013

Debate on Florida's Stand Your Ground Law Florida's Stand Your Ground Law

2012

Parramore Community Event

Protecting Your Constitutional Rights 101

2012

Florida Contractor Licensing Business Conference

Business Law 101 for Business Contractors

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Michael earned significant contribution points in 2016.

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