Harry Thomas Hackney

Harry Thomas Hackney

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 39 years

Litigation Lawyer at Tavares, FL
Practice Areas: Litigation, Guardianship, Lawsuits & Disputes ... +3 more

2750 Dora Avenue, Tavares, FL

About Harry

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Guardianship 30%

Establishment of and litigation related to guardianships, including declarations of incapacity, appointment of guardians, and petitions for removal of guardian.

28 years

30%
Litigation 30%

General civil litigation related to business disputes, breach of contract, fraud, the Florida Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act, and noncompete agreements.

39 years

30%
Lawsuits and Disputes 20%

Lawsuits and disputes related to business disputes, breach of contract, fraud, the Florida Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act, and noncompete agreements.

39 years

20%
Real Estate 10%

Foreclosures, boundary disputes, title insurance claims, easements, access rights, partition suits, landlord-tenant, leases, mechanic's liens, construction, and other real estate related litigation.

39 years

10%
Appeals 5%

Appeals of lower court decisions in appellate courts. I am proud to say that I have argued a case before the Florida Supreme Court.

39 years

5%
Mediation 5%

Certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Circuit Civil mediator.

16 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour

Contingency

20%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 39 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1986

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Campione & Hackney, P.A.

2750 Dora Avenue, Tavares, FL, 32778

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Harry Thomas Hackney's Reviews

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3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kevin | October 12, 2012 | Business

A History of Excellence

I met Harry in 1993, a few weeks before my son was born. At that time he had was a lawyer specializing in business and contract law for 6 or 7 years, and I was in the restaurant business. Since our meeting I've built a storage facility, another restaurant, an office complex, and a website hosting bus...iness. I consult with Harry anytime the situation is new, or the stakes are high. The real test was a commercial tenant who signed a lease and became the tenant from "HE double toothpicks". The lease Harry wrote was rock solid. Every contingency the bad tenant brought up was covered in the lease. He knew without question what he had agreed to, signed it, and then tried to weasel out of it. The small cost of Harry's advice up-front saved me what might have been thousands without his expertise. When I first got into business for myself I was advised "You always need a good accountant. A good accountant will tell you when you need a good attorney.” This has been some of the best advice I have received, and Harry is the best attorney I have worked with. I am still in the website hosting business and enjoy it very much. On the rare occasion it's not so enjoyable I consult Harry. History has given me the confidence to be sure good business practices lead to the best possible result. Consulting Harry for your legal needs is a good business practice. I Highly recommend Harry Hackney. Sincerely, Kevin Robson, President BusinessMasters.Net

Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2012 | Probate

Excellent Attorney

Mr. Hackney is an outstanding attorney. I was being sued by several non-relatives who tried to take advantage of a dieing ex-spouse and then sued for assets of the deceased suggesting fraudulent use of a Power of Attorney and then wrongful use of the powers of an Executor. None of which was even rem...otely true. Mr. Hackney was suggested to me by another attorney who was handling the Probate case for our family and could not represent me in both instances. He had come up against Mr. Hackney in court and told me that Harry was "the best" and I came to find out that this is true. Both my attorneys were outstanding in what they did. Mr. Hackney was amazingly knowledgeable, compassionate, understanding and caring. He went after the others relentlessly with the law. I won't say that I enjoyed paying him every month for his services, but I will say that I certainly was billed fairly and got more than my monies worth. I have already recommended him to a co-worker and would highly recommend him to anyone. He is honest, knows his stuff, and works well with you and for you. I like to stay on top of things and so does Mr. Hackney, always keeping me informed as to what was going on with the lawsuits either via phone, email, or regular mail. He always let me know what his next steps were going to be, what to expect and an idea of what the cost would be, all of which I greatly appreciated. The outcome was exactly as Mr. Hackney had said it would be, favorable to me and our sons. I very much appreciate the work that Mr. Hackney did for me and the fact that he was recommended by my other attorney. I don't think that you could go wrong hiring Mr. Hackney. I hope never to need another attorney, but if I should you can rest assured that I will be giving Mr. Hackney a call. Mr. Hackney is knowlegeable, honest and seems to geniunely enjoy what he does for a living, and he is a good and a decent individual. I think that says it all.

Posted by Larry | June 19, 2012 | Real Estate

Highly Reccommend

I have used Harry for establishing a coorporation for a boat brokerage. His expertise helped in "doing it right the first time" and maximizing my tax benefits. Harry also provides continuing legal advice for 46 apartments I own as well as a commercial strip center. Harry has helped with legal advic...e on other multi-million dollar real estate transactions.

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Harry Thomas Hackney's Lawyer Endorsements

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Del Potter

General practice lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Harry Hackney because he is an excellent lawyer and a gentleman. I have known Harry for 25 years and have been on both sides of cases with him. Harry will always be prepared and will always make cogent arguments in his cases. Harry personifies professionalism. excellent lawyer."

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Michael Golub

General practice lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Harry is an awesome attorney. He is easy to work with and extremely competent and knowledgable. A++"

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Francis Remsen

Litigation lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Alexander

Litigation lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Harry Hackney for several years and have practiced against him on multiple matters. In all issues that I have had the pleasure of working with (or against) Mr. Hackney, he has always conducted himself with professionalism, great skill and a common sense approach to the application of the law. Mr. Hackney has considerable trial experience and is Board Certified in Civil Trial. It is without hesitation that I endorse Harry Hackney."

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Del Potter

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Michael Golub

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Mark Siedle

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Joseph Alexander

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, The Florida Bar

2010

Certified Circuit Civil Mediator, Florida Supreme Court

Work Experience

2010 - 2012

Adjunct Instructor, Lake Sumter Community College

1998 - 2008

Owner, Harry Thomas Hackney, P.A.

1990 - 1998

Associate, Cummins, Mueller, & Judson

1988 - 1990

Associate, Schuler, Wilkerson, & Halvorson

1986 - 1988

Associate, Tripp, Scott, Conklin, & Smith

Associations

2011 - Present

Lake Sumter Community College Foundation

Vice President

1990 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

Member

Florida Bar Association, Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section

Member

2004 - 2004

Golden Triangle YMCA

Campaign Chair

2002 - 2003

Lake County Bar Association

Past President

Sample of Legal Cases

Granoff v. Seidle, 915 So.2d 674 (Fla. 5th DCA 2005)

Judgment for costs reversed

Chase v. Lavender, 810 So.2d 1004 (Fla. 5th DCA 2002)

Dismissal for failure to prosecute upheld.

Deluxe Motel, Inc. v. Patel, 727 So.2d 299 (Fla. 5th DCA 1999)

Summary judgment against client reversed.

Daytona Imports, Inc. v. Bloom, 528 So.2d 138 (Fla. 4th DCA 1988)

Order of replevin reversed for trial of issues.

DuBois v. Philadelphia Produce Credit and Collection Bureau, Inc., 504 So.2d 62 (Fla. 4th DCA 1987)

Judgment against client reversed.

BJ of Leesburg, Inc. v. Coffman, 642 So. 2d 83 (Fla. 5th DCA 1994)

Trial court reversed and order denying contempt quashed.

Steinmetz v. G.D. Parker Sod, Inc., 673 So. 2d 968 (Fla. 5th DCA 1996)

Reversed and remanded for entry of a judgment including costs in favor of the client.

Fisel v. Wynns, 650 So. 2d 46 (Fla. 5th DCA 1995)

Summary judgment affirmed. Question of great public importance certified to Florida Supreme Court.

Fisel v. Wynns, 667 So. 2d 761 (Fla. 1996)

Summary judgment affirmed.

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Education

1986

The Florida State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Florida Atlantic University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2011

Florida State Guardianship Association Annual Conference

To Sue or Not to Sue

Languages

English

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