Donald Mark Hinkle

Donald Mark Hinkle

also known as Don

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 45 years

Medical malpractice Lawyer at Tallahassee, FL
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury

3520 Thomasville Road, Suite 501, Tallahassee, FL

About Donald

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice 80%

I handle catastrophic injury and death cases arising from negligent hospital, physician, nurse, and physician assistant care and treatment.

45 years | 200 cases

80%
Personal Injury 20%

I have handled catastrophic cases involving vehicle crashes, medical malpractice, pharmacy errors, dangerous premises, defective products, bar and liquor store liability, and civil rights violations.

45 years | 1,000 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Contingency

20%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 45 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1980

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Hinkle.Law

3520 Thomasville Road, Suite 501, Tallahassee, FL, 32309

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Donald Mark Hinkle's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Medical Malpractice

Posted by Brian | July 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Medical Malpractice

Thank you to you and your team

My wife died due to medical malpractice. Mr Hinkle and Ms Rachel was honest and did a wonderful job taking care of me and my family.

Posted by Bruce | May 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Medical Malpractice

Great experience!

I would highly recommend Mr. Hinkle to anyone who might be in need of a med-mal attorney. In my experience, Mr. Hinkle is highly knowledgeable and skilled in his area of practice, pays attention to details, is always well prepared and does an excellent job of maintaining communication with his clien...t. I always felt informed as to what was going on with my case. As an attorney myself in a different practice area, I appreciated all of these attributes very much! Thank you Mr. Hinkle for your hard work!

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Donald Mark Hinkle's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jay Grife

Medical malpractice lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"A leader in the field and an attorney that seeks justice for clients at every turn."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Donald. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Arthur Cherry

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Donald Hinkle is one of the most talented trial attorneys in North Florida. I recommend him highly."

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J Olmstead

Medical malpractice lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Don Hinkle is possesses every quality a family dealing with a medical malpractice would want. He is undeterred by the walls hospital and physicians put up to avoid being found responsible for mistakes. He is extremely well versed in medicine and knows more than some of the physicians he examines. He is a caring individual who does not let anyone's case languish because its a difficult matter. I fully endorse this lawyer's skill, expertise, knowledge and advocacy on behalf of his clients."

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Michael Massey

Unknown lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Henry Graham

Medical malpractice lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Don is quite simply the best plaintiff's medical malpractice lawyer in the Florida Panhandle, hands down."

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W. Harrell

Personal injury lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Don is a highly capable and exceptional personal injury/medical malpractice attorney. He has a strong command of the law which he is able to use to his clients' advantage. I would highly recommend Don."

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James Messer

Medical malpractice lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Don is one of the finest lawyers I know. He sets the standard as a medical malpractice lawyer."

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David Templer

Medical malpractice lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"With such a widely recognized glowing reputation for his trial skills and results, Don doesn't need my recommendation. Clearly one of the sharpest tools in any shed and from all-quality legal stock. More than a friend, Don is a true wealth of information and experience and I so very much appreciate his guidance and the efforts he makes for the malpractice victims in the State of Florida"

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Diana Santa Maria

Medical malpractice lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Don is a leader among his peers. His brilliant mind is out-shadowed only by his naturally kind, easy going and friendly disposition to all. He is generous with his knowledge and experience; always willing to share and help his fellow colleagues. Any client would be well served by his representation of them."

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Kathryn Johnston

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Don is a dedicated and effective advocate for injury vcitims. I highly recommend his services. If you have been injured, and need a lawyer who will zealously prosecute your claim, Don is the man for the job!"

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Jason Lazarus

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Don is a true professional and a phenomenal lawyer. He is an outstanding advocate for his clients. In addition, he obtains great results. I highly recommend Don."

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Matthew Schultz

Medical malpractice lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Although Don already has a well-deserved rating of a perfect 10, I thought it wortwhile to add my endorsement because I had the privilege of working with Don while I was in law school. He is a genius. He is hard-working. He cares about his clients and about the law. And he is great in a courtroom. He is everything anyone could want or expect in a plaintiff's lawyer. I wouldn't hesitate to hire him personally."

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Mark Steinberg

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is EXCELLENT!! You will be lucky if he accepts your case"

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Richard Kolodinsky

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Don is smart, hard working and stays on top of the changes in the law. He is an A+"

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Paul Pritchard

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Don is a tremendous asset to the legal profession, and exhibits the highest ethics and work product. Don's unselfish giving of his time and talent benefits not only his clients, but also lawyers across the state of Florida. I give Don my unqualified endorsement."

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Blane McCarthy

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Don for many years and find him to be exceptionally sharp and sincere in his desire to help injury victims. Don has given me great counsel over the years, and his insights and knowledge of the law were impressive and invaluable."

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Matthew Powell

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Don Hinkle is a true leader in the legal community. His diligent work, coupled with his thorough knowledge of the law makes him a great advocate. He has contributed his talents through his teachings, lobbying, and training of younger lawyers. I endorse Don without reservation."

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Dennis Diecidue

Medical malpractice lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer's work as one of the premier medical negligence trial attorneys. His experience, expertise, effectiveness, and concern for his clients' interests are unrivaled."

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Melvin Wright

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Olivia Kronenberg

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David Paul

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Induction, Top 25 Medical Malpractice Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

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2020

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2019

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2018

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2017

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2016

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2015

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2014

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2013

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2012

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2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Litigation Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

AV Rating, Martindale-Hubble Law Directory

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Member, The Best Lawyers in America

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2002

Civility Award, American Board of Trial Advocates (Tallahassee Chapter)

2000

Crystal Eagle, Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers)

1998

Shoe Leather Award, Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers)

1980

Graduation with Honors, Florida State University College of Law

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Managing Partner, Hinkle.Law

Associations

2023 - Present

Lawyers of Distinction

Member

2023 - Present

Top 25 Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers

Inductee

2000 - Present

Best Lawyers

Recognized in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury

1978 - Present

American Association of Justice

President's Club

2005 - 2006

Tallahassee Bar Association

President

1999 - 2000

American Board of Trial Advocates (Tallahassee Chapter)

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Griffin v. Kia Motors Corporation

Confidential settlement after successful appeal

Dean vs. Johns

Held an Alabama doctor subject to Florida law

Murray v. Moore

Jury verdict affirmed on appeal

Jackson v. H.L. Bouton Co., Inc.

Reversed summary judgment

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Education

1980

Florida State University

JD - Juris Doctor with Honors

Speaking Engagements

2010

American Board of Trial Advocates Luncheon

Florida's Standard Jury Instrucitons - New & Improved!

2009

Workhorse Seminar

10 Things I've Learned Handling Medical Malpractice Cases

2007

Workhorse Seminar

Cross Examination of the Medical Witness

2007

Annual Convention

Presenting and Simplifying Lengthy Medical Evidence

2006

Masters In Trial (Team Captain)

Team Captain in Mock Trial

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