
Michele Diglio-Benkiran
Winter Garden Civil Litigation Lawyer
Practice Areas
Business Law, Litigation, Real Estate
Main Office
Legal Counsel P.A
13330 W Colonial Dr., Suite 110
Winter Garden, FL 34787
Phone: 407-982-4321
About Michele Diglio-Benkiran
Michele Diglio-Benkiran, the founder of Legal Counsel, P.A., has been immersed in the practice of law since 1999, specializing in Business and Real Estate Law. Growing up in an entrepreneurial family, she gleaned essential business insights from an early age. Beyond her legal expertise, Mrs. Diglio-Benkiran has owned and managed numerous successful enterprises, including a multi-million dollar manufacturing company, a shelving distribution company, a full-service hair salon, title companies, and various other ventures. This diverse background positions Mrs. Diglio-Benkiran not merely as an attorney but as a seasoned business entrepreneur, equipped with a deep understanding of successful business principles. In her legal practice, she seamlessly integrates her hands-on business knowledge to provide practical counsel to her clients.
Mrs. Diglio-Benkiran's breadth of experience in business law encompasses both litigation and transactional matters. She has handled cases involving non-compete violations, partnership breakups, and contract disputes, while also facilitating transactions such as buying and selling businesses, drafting contracts, and advising on corporate governance matters.
Active in the legal community, Mrs. Diglio-Benkiran is a member of the Residential Real Estate & Industry Liaison Committee for the Real Property Section of the Florida Bar, the Central Florida Real Estate Attorneys Council, and The Fund. She is also an authorized title insurance agent for CATIC, Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, and WFG National Title Insurance Company. Beyond her professional affiliations, Mrs. Diglio-Benkiran has shared her expertise as a guest educator and lecturer at real estate agencies, including La Rosa Realty, Keller Williams, and Coldwell Banker.
Education
Michigan State University of College of Law, J.D-1999Florida International University, B.A-1991
Bar Associations
Florida Bar AssociationsOrange County Bar Association
Honors & Awards
Lawyer of Distinction - The American Lawyer-20212021 Power Lawyer - New York Times-2021
Best Business Attorney Award - Corporate Investment International- Present
Professional Associations
Florida Bar - Business SectionFlorida Bar - Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section
Florida Bar - Trial Lawyers Section
Florida Bar - Residential Real Estate & Industry Liaison Committee for the Real Property Section
Central Florida Real Estate Attorneys Council
American Land Title Association
