Atty. Mark D. Tinker
Mark David Tinker is a Partner in the firm's Tampa office. He is Board Certified in Appellate Practice with The Florida Bar-a status earned by less than two-tenths of one percent of all Florida lawyers-and is the Chair of The Bar’s Appellate Practice Certification Committee.
Appellate & More Attorney · Serving Tampa, FL · 24+ Years Experience
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About Mark D. Tinker at a Glance
Mark D. Tinker is a Partner based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, slip & fall, product liability, and litigation. Educated at Stetson University College of Law(J.D., cum laude University of Rochester B.A. Psychology and Political Science (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Associations •The Florida Bar •Appellate Practice Certification Committee of The Florida Bar, Chair •Hillsborough County Bar Association •St and Petersburg Bar Association •Phi Delta Phi. Serves clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark D. Tinker
- Mark David Tinker is a Partner in the firm's Tampa office
- He is Board Certified in Appellate Practice with The Florida Bar-a status earned by less than two-tenths of one percent of all Florida lawyers-and is the Chair of The Bar’s Appellate Practice Certification Committee
- Mr. Tinker maintains an AV Preeminent distinction, the highest available mark for professional excellence issued by Martindale-Hubbell’s Peer Review Ratings, and he is annually rated by his peers as one of The Best Lawyers in America for Appellate Practice, one of Florida’s appellate Super Lawyers, a Martindale-AVVO Rated Top Lawyer, and among the Nation’s Top Attorneys (Top One Percent) by The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
- Mr. Tinker is similarly recognized by his contemporaries as among the Top Attorneys in Tampa Bay and Tampa’s Legal Elite, and he has been honored as one of Tampa’s Attorneys of the Year for his appellate proficiency each of the past six years
- Mr. Tinker is distinguished for handling industry-important appeals, and he has practiced before the United States Supreme Court, the Florida Supreme Court, all six of Florida’s District Courts of Appeal, and the Federal 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
- With over 23 years of experience, he has been lead counsel in more than 800 appellate matters, including appeals of final and interlocutory orders, certiorari, and other extraordinary writ proceedings
- He has further presented over 160 oral arguments in the Florida Supreme Court, all Florida District Courts of Appeal, and the Federal 11th Circuit
- In conjunction with his appellate practice, Mr. Tinker has extensive experience analyzing insurance coverage issues involving property and homeowner’s, personal and commercial auto, commercial general liability, inland marine, directors and officers, Errors and Omissions, and professional liability policies and certificates
- His coverage practice includes providing coverage opinions, responding to Civil Remedy notices and time demands, and litigating declaratory judgment actions
- Mr. Tinker is recognized as a Top-Rated Lawyer in Insurance Law by Martindale-Hubbell, and he is annually rated as one of The Best Lawyers in America for insurance law, as well as one of Florida’s insurance law Super Lawyers
- Mr. Tinker is a recurring speaker for, and author with, several professional entities-including the Florida Bar-on topics including appellate practice, legal writing, issue preservation, and Florida bad faith law
- An advocate of pro bono legal services, Mr. Tinker participates in the Free Legal Answers program administered by The Florida Bar, where he supplies legal advice and guidance to eligible low-income or poverty-level individuals, as well as the Bar’s Lawyers Advising Lawyers service, where other attorneys seek his guidance on matters of appellate practice and procedure
- Mr. Tinker obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Rochester, with concentrations in Psychology and Political Science, then earned his Juris Doctor cum laude from Stetson University College of Law
- While attending law school, Mr. Tinker was selected to the prestigious position of Executive Editor of the Stetson Law Review and received a series of distinctions, or “book awards,” for achieving the highest grades in Appellate Practice, Florida Civil Practice, Remedies, Torts II, Research and Writing I, and Research and Writing II
- He is a member of the Florida Bar, the Hillsborough County Bar Association, the St. Petersburg Bar Association, and the international legal honor society Phi Delta Phi
- Awards & Recognitions Super Lawyers 2017 - 2020, 2024 - Present The Best Lawyers in America , Appellate Practice, Insurance Law, recognized since 2018 Nation's Top Attorneys, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel Tampa's Attorney of the Year, Tampa Style, Annually Since 2019 Top Attorneys in Tampa Bay, Tampa Magazine, Since 2015 Florida Trend's Legal Elite for Tampa, Since 2022 Newsroom News •Appellate Court Issues Rare Reversal in Volusia County Coverage Dispute Recent Successful Trial, 9.22.2025 •Series of Appellate Wins - Insurance - Florida’s Fifth and Sixth District Courts of Appeal Publication, 1.17.2024 •Appellate Win Appellate, 5.17.2022 •Appellate Win Appellate, 5.17.2022 •Appellate Win Appellate, 5.17.2022 •Appellate Win Appellate, 5.17.2022 •Appellate Win Appellate, 5.17.2022 •Appellate Win Appellate, 5.17.2022 •Appellate Win Appellate, 5.17.2022 •Appellate Win Appellate, 5.17.2022 •New Ruling in Favor of CSK Client Clarifying Rules for Assignees on Insurance Policies Firm News, 3.10.2022
Practice Areas Explained
Mark D. Tinker's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark D. Tinker handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tampa.
Personal Injury in Tampa
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.
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Business & Corporate Law in Tampa
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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Tampa
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Product Liability in Tampa
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Civil Litigation in Tampa
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Tampa
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 venue, 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.
Tampa Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tampa-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Tampa Choose Mark D. Tinker
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark D. Tinker's practice in the field of personal injury, business, slip & fall, product liability, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark D. Tinker brings 24+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, business, and slip & fall, Mark D. Tinker can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tampa
A Tampa-based practice means Mark D. Tinker attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Mark D. Tinker Handles in Tampa
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