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MEET OUR TEAM

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PAUL MILES COWAN, Esq.

As the founding partner at Paul M. Cowan & Associates, P.A., Mr. Cowan is proud to represent the unique and complex cases of his clients throughout the Florida community. He has been successfully practicing law since 1983 and is dedicated to reaching a solution that caters to his clients and their legal needs. From guardianships to estate planning to probate and trusts, he is able to provide expertise and wealth of knowledge to the individual cases he represents. 

 

Whether the situation calls for collaboration or taking the case to court, Paul works with clients on the unique facts and issues in their case to create the most effective strategy for success. Known for his intellect and professionalism throughout Florida, and the South Florida community. 

 

Paul is a car collector and enjoys restoring antique vehicles. He is also a pet and animal lover. His affection for animals has led him to become a philanthropist, and an active supporter of Paws4You Rescue.

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Education:

University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida • J.D. - 1983

University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland • B.S. - 1979 • Major - Accounting

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Professional Associations and Memberships:

  • The Florida Bar

  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida

  • Dade County Bar Association

  • Florida Probate Rules Committee

  • Lawyers Advising Lawyers Advisor-The Florida Bar

  • Dade County Probate and Guardianship Committee

  • Past Member - Guardianship Program of Dade County Budget Crises Committee

  • Past Chairman - The Florida Probate Forms Revision Committee

  • Past Member -The Florida Bar Probate Forms Committee

  • Past Chairman - The Florida Bar Grievance Committee

  • Past Board of Directors - Jewish Family Services of Greater Miami

  • Past Vice-Chairman – Miami-Dade County Probate and Guardianship Committee

  • Past Member - Miami-Dade County Probate Division Internal Procedures Committee

  • Past Professional Advisor Committee Federation of Greater Miami

  • Past Chairman, Temple Beth Am Professional Advisory Committee

  • Past Member - University of Miami Hurricane Club

  • Past Board of Director - Friends For You Pet Rescue

  • Member – Cuban American Bar Association

  • Member – Florida Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Sections

  • Member – Florida Bar Association, Elder Law Section,

  • Maryland State Board of Public Accountancy, Non - practicing C.P.A.

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Awards and Recognitions:

  • MARTINDALE-HUBBELL-Peer Review Rated "AV Preeminent" (Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards)

  • American Registry, America’s Most Honored Professionals – Top 1%

  • South Florida Legal Guide, Top Lawyers

  • South Florida’s Legal Leaders, Top Rated Lawyer, The Miami Herald

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Presentations:

  • Moderator for “A Conversation with the Probate Bench & Bar" American Inns of Court’s Bench and Bar Conference, Miami, Florida, March 1, 2019.

  • Moderator for “A Conversation with the Probate Bench & Bar" American Inns of Court’s Bench and Bar Conference, Miami, Florida, February 18, 2022.

 

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Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Manny has long standing connection with the South Florida community. Having practiced as a sole practitioner prior to joining Paul M. Cowan & 
Associates, P.A.

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Manny has a wide breadth of knowledge and expertise spanning from the simplest administration to the most complex litigation cases. His practice areas include probate, trust, guardianship administrations, and litigation. Manny’s experience allows him to assist clients in various probate, trust, guardianship, and litigation matters, while providing them with great representation. Clients can feel confident that no matter their situation, Manny will work with them to devise the
best course of action to accomplish their goals. Manny is a pet and animal lover and takes great pride in maintaining his pristine landscaping.
 
Education:
St. Thomas College of Law, Miami Gardens, Florida • J.D. - 2010
University of Miami, Miami, Florida • B.S. - 2002 • Double Major – Journalism and History
 
Professional Associations and Memberships:

  • Dade County Probate and Guardianship Committee, past member

  •  Real Property, Probate, and Trust Section of The Florida Bar, past member

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MANUEL CELAYA, Esq.

Kelly Nettleton, Esq.

Bio coming soon!


 

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