Fighting for you!
Founding Partner
Michael P. Cahill
Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Michael attended Florida State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. During his four years at Florida State University, Michael was a member of the Phi Eta Sigma honors fraternity. He later earned his Juris Doctor degree from Barry University School of Law, in Orlando, Florida. As a law student, Michael represented Barry University’s Mock Trial team in several national competitions, including winning the Bernie L. Segal National Mock Trial Competition held in San Francisco, California. Michael was recognized for his performance during the competition by receiving the Best Advocate Award.
Upon graduating from law school, Michael worked as an Assistant State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Orange County. There, Michael gained valuable experience handling misdemeanor, DUI, traffic, and felony cases. While an Assistant State Attorney, he took over 30 cases to trial.
After several years as a trial attorney, Michael was ready to embark on a new journey. Alongside his wife, he established Cahill Figueroa, P.A. Applying his knowledge as a prosecutor and trial lawyer, Michael has successfully advocated for defendants in criminal cases and plaintiffs in personal injury claims. For him, no case is too small or too big, his dedication is always at the forefront for every client alike.
In his free time Michael works as a coach for Barry University School of Law’s Mock Trial team. He enjoys playing golf and spending time with friends and family.
Bar Admission: State of Florida
Education:
- Florida State University
- B.S. Finance
- Barry University –Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
- Juris Doctorate
- Book Awards:
- Trial Advocacy
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Florida Bar
- Young Lawyers Division
- Orange County Bar Association
Founding Partner
Christina Figueroa
Christina was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico where she grew up with her parents and
brother until the family moved to Orlando. After graduating from Cypress Creek High School, she traveled to the west coast where she attended the University of California, Los Angeles. During her time at UCLA, Christina majored in Political Science and performed in multiple theatre productions. She also interned at UCLA’s Student Legal Services where she was exposed to numerous fields of law including criminal, civil, real estate, and immigration.
After graduating from UCLA, Christina went on to attend Barry University, Dwayne O.
Andreas School of Law, where she excelled as an avid trial team national champion. During her first year of law school she competed in The Florida Bar Chester H. Bedell Mock Trial Competition. The following year she traveled to San Francisco for the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice National Trial Competition and to Fort Lauderdale where she was a semifinalist at the American Association for Justice trial competition. In 2014, Christina was selected to compete in the Puerto Rico Trial Advocacy Competition in San Juan, where she took first place after beating Harvard Law and was awarded the National Title.
Christina joined the legal profession in 2011 as a paralegal, and once she became an
attorney, she started her practice as a personal injury lawyer specializing in Auto Accidents, Slip and Fall injuries, and Medical Malpractice. After working for a decade in Central Florida, she and her husband Michael opened Cahill Figueroa, P.A. Christina continues to represent clients and families injured as a result of auto,
motorcycle and truck accidents, as well as medical negligence including cancer misdiagnosis, nursing home cases, birth related injuries, and wrongful death. Christina feels privileged that every day she has the opportunity to combine her passion for the law with the ability to make a difference in a person’s life. To her, there is nothing more rewarding than helping children, individuals and families who have fallen prey to negligence and malpractice.
Christina currently resides in Lake Nona and enjoys spending time with her husband and family, salsa dancing, and traveling. She also coaches Barry Law’s trial team and is an active member of multiple legal organizations around Central Florida.
Bar Admission: State of Florida
Education:
- University of California, Los Angeles
- B.S. Political Science
- Barry University –Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
- Juris Doctorate
- Book Awards:
- Trial Advocacy
- Motions and Depositions
- International Law
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Florida Bar
- Young Lawyers Division
- Orange County Bar Association
- Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida
