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Donald M. Hinkle specializes in civil trial practice and limits his practice to catastrophic injury and death cases in State and Federal Courts. He has obtained jury verdicts in excess of one million dollars in medical malpractice, automobile accident, premises liability, liquor sale liability, product liability, Federal Tort Claims Act, and civil rights cases.
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45 years | 200 cases
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Acquired: 1980
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3520 Thomasville Road, Suite 501, Tallahassee, FL, 32309
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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 Mark | May 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Never Disappoints
Don has successfully represented us twice over the last thirty plus years but more importantly, he continues to provide me and my family with legal advice and valuable counsel. He often goes out of his way to help us and never disappoints. Our professional relationship has grown into a trusted and t...
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...
Posted by Sarah | May 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Professional, kind, organized.
Mr. Hinkle was very professional and knowledgeable. His friendly disposition was comforting. I am very grateful for Mr. Hinkle's kind and highly organized staff. They dealt with my case in a very time efficient manner. The case settled quickly and will cover my medical needs. Thank you Hinkle Law!
"Donald Hinkle is one of the most talented trial attorneys in North Florida. I recommend him highly."
"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."
"Don is quite simply the best plaintiff's medical malpractice lawyer in the Florida Panhandle, hands down."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Don is one of the finest lawyers I know. He sets the standard as a medical malpractice lawyer."
"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"
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"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+"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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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
2001 - Present
Managing Partner, Hinkle.Law
2023 - Present
Lawyers of DistinctionMember
2023 - Present
Top 25 Medical Malpractice Trial LawyersInductee
2000 - Present
Best LawyersRecognized in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
1978 - Present
American Association of JusticePresident's Club
2005 - 2006
Tallahassee Bar AssociationPresident
1999 - 2000
American Board of Trial Advocates (Tallahassee Chapter)President
Confidential settlement after successful appeal
Held an Alabama doctor subject to Florida law
Jury verdict affirmed on appeal
Reversed summary judgment
1980
JD - Juris Doctor with Honors
2010
Florida's Standard Jury Instrucitons - New & Improved!
2009
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2007
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2007
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2006
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