Timothy Wayne Terry

Timothy Wayne Terry

4.3
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 44 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody

501 North Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025
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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 44 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1981

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

Location

Timothy Terry

501 North Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801

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Timothy Wayne Terry's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 20 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Won’t advocate for you

Would not recommend this lawyer. He made me extremely uncomfortable on multiple occasions and failed to advocate for me in court, leaving me to handle everything despite knowing I was dealing with a very high-conflict person. He also arranged an appointment on a Sunday and came to my home to discuss ...matters, which I found unprofessional and inappropriate. My case was in 2024.

Posted by anonymous | November 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Do not use him, very i effective and Irresponsible

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...’s had multiple complaints as of July that I see as well. I used him because he was recommended to me by word of mouth only to realize later he’s had a few reprimands and he’s also been reported to the Bar Association as well, which I will be filing a formal complaint as well. After the review of another lawyer that I had to check audio in my case he didn’t object when he should’ve and I really his performance was lass than Average. Very Poor Performance and I wouldn't recommend him to my worse enemy. I’m not just upset because the outcome wasn’t favorable, but he had plants my evidence to use to his advantage which he failed to do and also he didn’t submit the evidence he had when he was supposed to and he didn’t cross exe well to challenge or object when he should have leading to my case even being in Appealable. I do not recommend him to anyone at all.

Posted by Ortiz | April 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Exceptional law firm!

Very professional and outstanding group from the top down. While we don’t look forward to being in a predicament where we need the services of an attorney/legal team, life is unpredictable! It’s good to know that the Law Office of Timothy W. Terry team had my back, and I won’t hesitate to call on the...m for counsel/representation in the future!

Posted by Leah | March 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Amazing attorny!

I think that finding an attorney who cares for its client and work to secure the best price for you is not easy. Based on my experiences I can say that Timothy Terry and his team can do this for you. I am grateful that I picked the team for my representation. I'm not a great expert in family law, whi...ch is why I was grateful for the time they took to explain every clause in my contract as well as the suggestions they gave regarding how to amend it. They could make a number of modifications to the original agreement to ensure that my interests are safeguarded. Thank you!

Posted by Denise | March 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Won the case!

I highly recommend this business. Before I began work with Tim I spoke to three different attorneys about my case. All were able to make me feel that it was merely another case on their desk, and that I was expected to pay high hourly rates; however when I spoke with Attorney Terry during the initial... meeting I felt immediately that he was truly concerned about my situation and was determined to do his best to resolve my case, and I was right! Through the entire process, Tim. Terry was extremely professional and well-informed, and his team always provided excellent follow-up. When I asked an issue or question, Tim always called me back and addressed my concerns despite the time distance between us. My case was extremely complicated emotional and complex however, Tim helped me get amazingly excellent outcomes. I am extremely pleased with the way Tim was my advocate in my divorce matter and I would recommend his services due to his extraordinary professionalism, expertise of the law, his responsiveness and concern to his clientele.

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Timothy Wayne Terry's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Veliz

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Tim has always been professional and knowledge in my dealings with him. I endorse this lawyer."

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Lorena Cardama

Family lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Perry

Family lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tim is a terrific lawyer. He is level-headed and skilled in interacting with judges and lawyers."

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Debra Johnson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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David Veliz

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Disbarment issued in FL, 2025

updated on 03/18/2026

This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Florida Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.

Public Reprimand issued in FL, 2024

updated on 05/28/2024

Public 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 06/30/2022

Public 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 02/13/2015

Public 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.

Timothy’s comment:

“This was a tax issue that occurred during the recession which has been 100% corrected. No clients were affected.”

Honors

2022

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

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

2011

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2004

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2003

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2002

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2001

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2000

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

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

Associations

2015 - Present

Professionalism Committee

Member

1981 - Present

Florida Bar Association

Member

Orange County Bar Association

Member

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers

Member

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1996 - 1996

Florida Bar, Grievance Committee

Chair

Education

1976

The Florida State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1973

Duke University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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    This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025
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