Michael B. Hill

Michael B. Hill

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Sheppard Law Firm

Estate and Wealth Preservation Lawyers in Fort Myers, FL in Fort Myers, FL

Fort Myers, FL239-334-1141
Estate and Wealth PreservationBusiness Succession Planning

About Michael B. Hill

Michael B. Hill is a partner in the law firm of Sheppard, Brett, Stewart, Hersch, Kinsey & Hill, P.A. He is a Florida Bar Board Certified attorney in wills, trusts and estates, specializing in estate planning, probate and trust administration, and asset protection strategies. His memberships include the Florida Bar, American Bar Association, National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, and the Lee County Estate Planning Council. With dual degrees from the University of Florida in accounting and law, Mike’s clients benefit from his multidisciplinary approach to their legal, tax and financial concerns. He was recently named to Thomson Reuters’ Rising Stars list of Florida Super Lawyers and to Gulf Coast Business Review’s “40 Under 40”, its annual salute to 40 up-and-coming young leaders who have distinguished themselves in their professions and in their community. Mike has been at the forefront of bringing technology to the practice of law to maximize efficiency and proactively keep client documents updated as laws change. He has also led the firm in developing educational video content for the practice and making it widely available in the social media and on the firm’s web site at www.sbshlaw.com. Mike and his wife, Jamie, have four children from the ages of 1 to 8 and are active in church, school and the community. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Michael B. Hill included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars - 2010 Gulf Coast Business Review 40 under 40 - 2010 Other Sources of Feedback About Michael B. Hill Included on the 2011Florida Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2010 Florida Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education

  • University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, 2001
  • Juris Doctor
  • Honors: With Honors

Non Legal Education

  • University of Florida, 1998
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Major: Accounting

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Partner

Published Works

Articles

  • So This Isn't Work? When a Wage Isn't Protected, The Florida Bar Jounal, 2003
  • The Florida Statutes provide creditor protection from garnishment of “earnings.” However, the courts have denied small office professional and business owners the earnings exemption.

Bar Admissions

  • Florida, 2002
  • Specialties and Certifications
  • Board Certified Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education, 2008

Other Affiliations

  • Florida Bar Association (Member)
  • American Bar Association (Member)
  • Lee County Bar Association (Member)
  • Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar (Member)
  • Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar (Member)
  • National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (Member)
  • Lee County Estate Planning Council (Member)
  • Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys (Member)

Attorney Details

Full NameMichael B. Hill
FirmSheppard Law Firm
Address9100 College Pointe Court, Fort Myers, FL 33919
Phone239-334-1141
Phone239-334-3965
Websitewww.sbshlaw.com
Websitewww.floridaestateplanning.com
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