Atty. Donald M. Hinkle
Whether it's representing the injured or working with families who have experienced tragic losses, attorney Don Hinkle's track record of success in undeniable. When not representing clients, Don is often asked to lecture other attorneys regarding how to best handle serious automobile accidents, premises liability and medical malpractice cases.
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Donald M. Hinkle is a Member based in Tallahassee, Florida, practicing at Hinkle Law. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Florida (1980), U.S. Federal Court (1980), and U.S. Supreme Court (1989). Educated at Florida State University College of Law (J.D., 1980) and Florida State University (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Tallahassee Bar Association The Capital City Justice Association American Board of Trial Advocates American Association of Justice Florida Justice Association Southern Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Tallahassee, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Whether it's representing the injured or working with families who have experienced tragic losses, attorney Don Hinkle's track record of success in undeniable
- When not representing clients, Don is often asked to lecture other attorneys regarding how to best handle serious automobile accidents, premises liability and medical malpractice cases
- Don Hinkle has obtained verdicts of more than a million dollars in medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, automobile crash, premises liability, dram shop (liquor liability), and civil rights cases
- In 2019, Mr. Hinkle received one of the top 10 jury verdicts ($30,840,015), and in 2020 the largest non-jury malpractice verdict ($4,725,962) in the State of Florida
- Areas Of Practice Mr. Hinkle has obtained million dollar results for clients in each of the following areas: • Medical Malpractice • Products Liability • Fatal Truck Accidents • Car Accidents • Personal Injury • Premises Liability • Federal Torts Claims Act • Arbitration • Pharmaceutical Claim Board Certifications • Civil Trial Practice, State Bar of Florida • Civil Trial Practice, National Board of Trial Advocacy • American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys Classes/Seminars • Trying the Automobile Injury Case in Florida, NBI • Determining and Proving Damages in Florida, NBI • Civil Trial Procedures in Florida, National Business Institute • Pleading Pitfalls in Medical Malpractice, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers • Tort Issues in Education, Leon County School Board • Personal Injury Practice, Bridge-the-Gap Seminar, Florida Bar Association • Deposition Practice, Florida State University College of Law • Premises Liability, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers • Mass Torts, National Association of Legal Investigators • Cross-Examination, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers • Surveillance, Association of Florida Trial Lawyers Honors and Awards • AV rated by the Martindale-Hubble Law Directory
- the highest rating possible • Selected by Law & Leading Attorneys, as a peer to whom members would refer a close friend or relative • Crystal Eagle Award, recipients have made a lifetime, individual commitment to protect the civil justice system
- Florida Justice Association • Selected to Florida Super Lawyers • Selected Best Lawyers Personal Injury Litigator of the Year • Selected to Best Lawyers in America • Florida Trend and Florida Monthly - Top Civil Lawyer Professional Associations and Memberships • The Tallahassee Bar Association, Past President • The Capital City Justice Association, Past President • American Board of Trial Advocates, Tallahassee President • American Association of Justice • Florida Justice Association • Southern Trial Lawyers Association
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Donald M. Hinkle is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Florida →
Donald M. Hinkle is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Florida →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Donald M. Hinkle is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Florida →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Donald M. Hinkle is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Donald M. Hinkle is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tallahassee are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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