J. Michael Shea, J.D., Ph.D., serves as Of Counsel to The Stanley Laman Group, based in Tampa, Florida. Michael provides specialized legal services for the firm's clients with Florida residency, offering counsel on Florida-specific estate planning considerations, asset protection strategies, and civil litigation matters.
Many of the firm's ultra-high-net-worth clients maintain dual residency between Pennsylvania and Florida. Michael serves as local Florida counsel for these clients, addressing Florida homestead laws, state-specific probate procedures, asset protection provisions, and the unique estate planning considerations that arise from multi-state residency. His presence in Florida provides clients with accessible legal support for matters requiring Florida-licensed representation.
Michael is a Professor of Law at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School's Tampa Bay campus, where he teaches and mentors the next generation of attorneys. He serves as Director of St. Michael's Legal Center for Women and Children, a pro bono legal clinic providing assistance in family law, estate planning, and civil matters for underserved communities. He also serves as legal officer for the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary's Florida west coast operations, overseeing legal matters for approximately 650 members across 20 stations.
Michael holds a J.D. and Ph.D., and brings decades of civil litigation and legal education experience to his counsel work. He is admitted to practice law in Florida.
SLG is an independent investment management and advisory firm serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions.
