Atty. Michael D. Tempkins
Michael Tempkins represents national corporations, smaller businesses, and individuals in the area of litigation at both the state and federal level for almost two decades. His practice includes litigating disputes from inception through trial on both the Plaintiff and Defense side, contract drafting, and negotiating settlements where applicable.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Winter Park, FL · 20+ Years Experience
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About Michael D. Tempkins at a Glance
Michael D. Tempkins is a Partner based in Winter Park, Florida, practicing at Fishback Dominick. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, workers comp, creditor rights, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (2006), District of Columbia (2008), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (2008), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (2008). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 2005) and University of Florida (B.A. University, 2002). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar The District of Columbia Bar. Serves clients in Winter Park, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael D. Tempkins
- Michael Tempkins represents national corporations, smaller businesses, and individuals in the area of litigation at both the state and federal level for almost two decades
- His practice includes litigating disputes from inception through trial on both the Plaintiff and Defense side, contract drafting, and negotiating settlements where applicable
- Michael has substantial experience representing businesses, automobile auctions, and numerous financial institutions in hearings, mediations, trials, and in post-judgment collection proceedings
- Michael also defends employers throughout Florida in workers’ compensation and personal injury trials
- Michael practices in the highly regulated area of alcoholic beverage law, including having provided counsel for local breweries’ start-up and continuing operations, and represents Florida’s largest alcoholic beverages retailer
- He also serves as General Counsel for the Volusia County Property Appraiser, and as Special Magistrate for the City of Casselberry
- Michael is admitted to practice throughout the State of Florida, including within each United States District Court
- He previously served on the Board of Directors of the Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida, an organization dedicated to remembering those lost in the Holocaust and combating prejudice, bigotry, and bullying
- Michael also serves on the Florida Bar Workers’ Compensation Rules Advisory Committee, and served on the Florida Bar Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration Committee
- He also held a judicial internship with Honorable Jonathan D. Ohlman, Judge of Compensation Claims in Gainesville, Florida
Practice Areas Explained
Michael D. Tempkins's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael D. Tempkins handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Winter Park.
Personal Injury in Winter Park
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.
Michael D. Tempkins is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Business & Corporate Law in Winter Park
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael D. Tempkins is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Workers Compensation in Winter Park
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Michael D. Tempkins is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Florida →
Creditor Rights & Collections in Winter Park
Michael D. Tempkins is one of 42,582 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Florida →
Civil Litigation in Winter Park
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael D. Tempkins is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Winter Park
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 Winter Park 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.
Winter Park Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Winter Park-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Winter Park Choose Michael D. Tempkins
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 Michael D. Tempkins's practice in the field of personal injury, business, workers comp, creditor rights, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael D. Tempkins brings 20+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Florida, District of Columbia, and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, Michael D. Tempkins can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, business, and workers comp, Michael D. Tempkins can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Winter Park
A Winter Park-based practice means Michael D. Tempkins attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael D. Tempkins Handles in Winter Park
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Michael D. Tempkins has experience with under Florida law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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