Cody Malloy McCaughan

Mr. McCaughan is the founder of Mac Law PLLC, a law firm dedicated to serving individuals and businesses in the areas of real property law and business law. After graduating magna cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law, Mr. McCaughan practiced business litigation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, before deciding to start Mac Law PLLC. He is a title insurance and settlement agent of Old Republic Title, and currently serves as “of Counsel” for a prominent South Florida real estate law firm. Mr. McCaughan is a native of Miami, Florida, and is active in the legal community, regularly volunteering as a Pro Bono Attorney at Legal Services of Greater Miami and previously receiving the Pro Bono Certificate of Achievement from the University of Miami. In addition to his law degree, Mr. McCaughan holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida.

• Real Estate Law
• Business Law
• Landlord Tenant
• Construction Law
• Foreclosure Defense

• Credit Cards Accepted
• Contingent Fees

Florida

Since 2016

Federal Circuit

Since 2017

Founder

Mac Law Firm PLLC

2017 - Current

Volunteer Attorney

Legal Services of Greater Miami

2017 - Current

Of Counsel

Tobin & Associates, P.A.

2017 - Current

Attorney

Mavrick Law Firm

2016 - 2017

Student

Miami Law Innocence Clinic

2015 - 2015

Law Clerk

Advancing Real Change

2014 - 2014

University of Miami School of Law

J.D. | Law

2013 - 2016

Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Dean's List, Dean's Merit Scholar, Dean's Certificate of Achievement, Pro Bono Certificate of Achievement, Honors in Litigation Skills

Activities: Business and Corporate Law Society, Real Property Society

University of Central Florida

B.S. (2013) | Business Management

2010 - 2013

Honors: Deans List, Presidential Honor Roll, Florida Bright Futures Scholar, 1st Place in Statewide Business Pitch Competition, Finalist in Nationwide Business Pitch Competition, Semi-Finalist in UCF Strategic Management Competition.

Activities: DECA Business Club, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, Sigma Nu Fraternity

Pro Bono Honoree

Legal Services of Greater Miami

2018

Pro Bono Award

The Florida Bar

2018

HOPE Pro Bono Challenge

University of Miami

2016

Honors in Litigation Skills

University of Miami School of Law

2016

Dean's Certificate of Achievement

University of Miami School of Law

2015

Dean's Certificate of Achievement

University of Miami School of Law

2014

Dean's Merit Scholar

University of Miami School of Law

The Florida Bar # 0123607

Member

Current

Dade County Bar Association

Member

Current

Broward County Bar Association

Member

Current

Sigma Nu Fraternity

Member

Current

North Dade & The Beaches Real Estate Council

Member

Current

Attorney's Title Insurance Fund

Agent

2019 - Current

Guide To Overtime Pay Under The Fair Labor Standards Act

Avvo

October 4, 2017

Q. 3 day notice Jan 17 end date Jan 22. The amount on notice is wrong by $1100. Is the notice valid? Need advise ASAP

20 January 2018

A: If you are not current on your rent then he can evict you. If you pay the amount on the 3-day notice, you are considered current on your rent and he cannot restart the process until you miss another rent payment. If he files an eviction against you, and you dont have enough money to deposit ALL of the past due rent into the court registry, he automatically wins and gets a judgment for eviction. The fact that you do not have the money, but will have it on March 1, is not a defense to eviction. You are in a tricky situation, and March 1 is a long ways off to stall him. Try to work out a deal with him, and MAKE SURE TO GET THE DEAL IN WRITING. Also, contact your local legal aid organization, they may be able to help you at no charge.

Q. Return of our investment?

1 January 2018

A: They are most likely in breach of the partnership agreement, hire a business litigation attorney.

Q. Working from home with DBA when lease is residential only okay?

1 January 2018

A: You could rent a PO box to use as your business address. Ultimately I would not worry too much about doing freelance work out of your home unless you have a lot of people coming and going all the time or the business is causing some other type of disturbance.

Q. I'd like to start a small business for the first time. Do I need a business lawyer and a separate tax lawyer?

1 January 2018

A: You should definitely get an attorney to help with the business, however, as far as taxes go, an accountant should be sufficient for most small businesses.

Q. I would like to get a lawyer if necessary too set to up my rental income home into an LLC

1 January 2018

A: There are many benefits to incorporating an LLC and transferring your rental home to the LLC. If is not a difficult process, any real estate attorney should be able to help you.