Atty. Robert W. Bivins

Atty. Robert W. Bivins

Named as Florida Super Lawyer, 2009, 2010, 2011. Law Clerk to Chief Justice Parker Lee McDonald, Florida Supreme Court, 1985-1987.

Valrico Valrico 41 yrs experience 41 year
Call (656) 347-2565 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Robert W. Bivins at a glance

Robert W. Bivins is a Managing Partner based in Valrico, Florida, practicing at Bivins & Hemenway, P.A.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on wills, residential, contracts, trademark, and trusts. Admitted to practice in Florida (1985) and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1986). Educated at University of South Florida (B.A. Editor, 1982) and University of Florida J.D. with honors (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Valrico, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Named as Florida Super Lawyer, 2009, 2010, 2011
  • Law Clerk to Chief Justice Parker Lee McDonald, Florida Supreme Court, 1985-1987
  • Editor-in-Chief, University of Florida Law Review, 1985

Author

  • "Alternative Dispute Resolution and the Courts," 42 The Arbitration Journal 58, 1987
  • "Keys to Success in a Real Estate Transaction," National Business Institute, 1994
  • "Advanced Principals of Title Insurance in Florida," National Business Institute, 2001
  • "Silencing The Name Droppers: The Intelligence Identities Protection Act of 1982," 36 University of Florida Law Review 841, 1984
  • Co-Author, "A Tale of Two Theories: The Expanding Dimensions of Mail, Wire, and Securities Fraud Liability," The Florida Bar Journal, October 1988

Member

  • Tampa Connection, Inc., 1997-1998
  • Leadership Tampa Alumni Association, Inc
  • Leadership Brandon Alumni Association, Inc. Past Chairman, Brandon Family YMCA Advisory Board
  • Chairman, Campo Family YMCA Advisory Board
  • Past Director, Advisory Board, Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA, Inc. Director and Past President, Optimist Club of Tampa, Inc. Director, Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce

Co-Chairman

  • Winthrop/Bloomingdale Area Council, Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce
  • Commercial Law Group

Practice Areas Explained

Robert W. Bivins's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert W. Bivins handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

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Residential Real Estate

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Contracts

Robert W. Bivins is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Florida →

Trademark Law

Robert W. Bivins is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Florida →

Trusts

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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 Valrico 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert W. Bivins

Where is Robert W. Bivins's law office located?
Robert W. Bivins's law practice is located in Valrico, Florida. The firm is Bivins & Hemenway, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert W. Bivins handle?
Robert W. Bivins focuses on wills, residential, contracts, trademark, trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Robert W. Bivins practiced law?
Robert W. Bivins has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Robert W. Bivins go to law school?
Robert W. Bivins earned their education at (B.A. Editor, 1982); (—).
How can I contact Robert W. Bivins for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Robert W. Bivins received?
Robert W. Bivins's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.A. Editor
University of South Florida
- 1982
University of Florida J.D. with honors
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1986

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