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Timothy W. Terry is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, and his areas of practice include family law, divorce, child custody, property distribution, juvenile law, criminal defense, felonies, white collar crimes, probation, and personal injury.
Mr. Terry received his A.B. degree, Magna Cum Laude, in 1973 from Duke University, and his J.D. in 1976 from Florida State University. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1981. As a member of the Florida Bar, he was Chair of Grievance Committee C for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida in 1996, a member of the Rules and Forms Committee from 1996 to 1997, a member of the Legislation Committee from 1997 to 1998, and a member of the sections on trial lawyers, family law, and criminal law. He is also a member of the Orange County Bar Association, the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Mr. Terry served as a law clerk for the Honorable Charles R. Scott of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the Honorable Warren L. Jones of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and a staff law clerk for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. He has also served as an Assistant State's Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida from 1984-1993.
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Chat withState: Florida
Acquired: 1981
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024
501 North Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801
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Posted by Elena | December 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Terry Timothy's secretary, Ivy, warmly welcomes me on January 6, 2024, and exudes a compassionate demeanor when signing me in. However, as time progresses, I discover a shift in attitude, prompting me to reach out to the secretary to determine the whereabouts of my attorney. Despite my initial willin...
Posted by anonymous | November 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I hired Tim for a Civil Injunction case against me where I had given him enough Evidence which he did not submit before the case and also he did not prepare with me before the case with me and had asked me if the witnesses can come the very night before the case. Poor communication skills as well. He...
Posted by Katey | November 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I hired Tim to represent me in a paternity case. He took the flat fee and barely did any work. He never called me to give me updates on the case, I constantly had to call him to get anything done. He never answers his phone or returns your calls or emails. He puts no effort into your case. He did not...
Posted by You know | July 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney
He will give you a lump sum to pay and when you do he’s gone! He’ll tell you how beautiful you are and a super model. He caused me to loose my case! Told me not to show up to court and did not turn in documents. He agreed to pay the fees but are always late!!
Posted by Cinna | November 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I'm delighted to announce my divorce is finalized! Unfortunately, Tim, my initial lawyer, hindered progress. Despite his involvement, my divorce dissolution case stagnated for months with no updates. I urged Tim to contact me via phone, email or text to expedite the process and demonstrate tangible p...
"I have worked with Tim in the past and we were able to resolve all the issue, it takes a great attorney to solve matters that do not need to be litigated. I endorse this attorney."
Divorce and separation lawyer
Family lawyer
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.
Public Reprimand issued in FL, 2024
updated on 05/28/2024Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Public Reprimand issued in FL, 2021
updated on 06/30/2022Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Public Reprimand issued in FL, 2014
updated on 02/13/2015Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
“This was a tax issue that occurred during the recession which has been 100% corrected. No clients were affected.”
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Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
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AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Top Lawyers, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2022
10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Top Lawyer/Worldwide Member, Worldwide Registry of Executives, Professionals & Entrepreneurs
2015
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2014
Top Lawyer/Worldwide Member, Worldwide Registry of Executives, Professionals & Entrepreneurs
2014
Top Lawyers in Orlando, Orlando Home & Leisure Magazine
2014
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top Lawyers in Orlando, Orlando Home & Leisure Magazine
2012
Top Lawyers in Orlando, Orlando Home & Leisure Magazine
2012
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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1993 - Present
Attorney, Timothy W. Terry, Attorney at Law
1984 - 1993
Assistant State Attoney, Ninth Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office
1978 - 1980
Law Clerk to Judge Warren Jones, U.S. Fifth Circuit Court Of Appeals
1977 - 1978
Law Clerk to Judge Charles Scott, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
2015 - Present
Professionalism CommitteeMember
1981 - Present
Florida Bar AssociationMember
Member
Member
Member
1996 - 1996
Florida Bar, Grievance CommitteeChair
1976
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English