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.
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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. Serands clients in Winter Park, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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
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Michael D. Tempkins's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael D. Tempkins handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael D. Tempkins is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
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 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Florida →
Michael D. Tempkins is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael D. Tempkins is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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 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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