Atty. James P. Hines, Sr.
Born and raised in Ohio, Jim received his undergraduate degree in Finance and a Masters degree in Accounting from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and his Juris Doctor of Law degree from the University of Florida. While attending the University of Florida School of Law, Jim was a full-time professor in the Accounting Department of the University of Florida College of Business.
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James P. Hines, Sr. is a Founding Partner based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Hines Norman Hines, P.L.. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Florida (1970). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1969) and University of Pennsylvania (B.S. Finance, 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar Hillsborough County Bar Association. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Born and raised in Ohio, Jim received his undergraduate degree in Finance and a Masters degree in Accounting from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and his Juris Doctor of Law degree from the University of Florida
- While attending the University of Florida School of Law, Jim was a full-time professor in the Accounting Department of the University of Florida College of Business
- In addition, Jim was selected as Executive Editor of the University of Florida Law Review
- After law school, Jim served as an Attorney-Advisor for the United States Tax Court in Washington, D.C
- Jim is the founding partner of Hines Norman Hines, P.L., and works in many of the firm’s practice areas, with an emphasis on Corporate and Business Law, Taxation, Asset Protection Planning, and Estate Planning
- Jim is rated AV Preeminent with Martindale-Hubbell and was named as a 2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Tampa Legal Leaders
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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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 Tampa 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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