For more than 25 years, Joseph Hunt has practiced in the area of marital and family law. As an experienced trial lawyer, he is as comfortable in the courtroom as in the conference room, but recognizes the benefits of settlement over trial. Mr. Hunt is one of a select few Florida attorneys who have earned the designation of being Board Certified in Marital and Family law. Board Certification is the highest level of recognition by The Florida Bar, displaying an attorney’s competency and experience in their specific area of law. Mr. Hunt is one of only seventy-three practicing Florida attorneys who have earned the recognition of being a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, which recognizes the leading practitioners in the nation in the field of family law. Mr. Hunt utilizes his experience to focus on complex domestic relations matters, either with a traditional litigation-based approach or a collaborative approach.
Mr. Hunt has litigated numerous cases in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Manatee, Hernando and Sarasota Counties. With extensive trial experience, he is a zealous advocate who simultaneously promotes the amicable resolution of disputes. Additionally, Mr. Hunt has handled numerous collaborative cases in multiple counties.
Mr. Hunt received his B.A. degree in Financial Administration from Michigan State University and his J.D. degree from Stetson University College of Law.
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Acquired: 1993
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100 South Ashley Drive, Suite 300, Tampa, FL, 336024935
2300 5th Avenue North, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33713
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"Joe is a consummate professional. He knows how to get people through the tough issues that arise in a divorce while leaving his clients in tact emotionally and financially. I endorse this lawyer."
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2017
Best Lawyers - Family Law, Best Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Best Lawyer - Family Law, Best Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Tampa Family Law Theodore Millison Professionalism Award, Family Law Inn of Tampa
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Board Certified - Family Law, Florida Bar
2004 - Present
Partner, Harris, Hunt & Derr, P.A.
2017 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Board of ManagersBoard Member
2017 - Present
The Stann W. Givens Family Law American Inn of CourtMember
2017 - Present
Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Legislation CommitteeMember
2016 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Institute CommitteeMember
2016 - Present
Florida BarFlorida Bar Marital and Family Law Certification Committee
2016 - Present
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionExecutive Council Member
2015 - Present
Board of Directors for Tampa Rotary Club
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Fellow
Tutor
Member
Master
2020 - 2021
Rotary ClubPresident
2019 - 2020
Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Equitable Distribution CommitteeCo-chair
2018 - 2019
Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Legislation CommitteeCo-chair
2017 - 2017
Florida Bar, Trial Advocacy Workshop Committee
2016 - 2017
Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Equitable Distribution CommitteeCo-chair
2014 - 2019
The Tampa Bay American Inn of CourtMember
2010 - 2011
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law SectionFormer Chair
2009 - 2012
Florida Bar Family Law, Grievance Committee
2008 - 2009
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law SectionSecretary/Treasurer
2008 - 2014
Tampa Bay Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Membership CommitteeChair
2007 - 2015
Tampa Bay Collaborative Divorce GroupExecutive Committee
2007 - 2016
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law SectionExecutive Committee (Chair 2010-2011)
2004 - 2016
The Stann W. Givens Family Law American Inn of CourtMember
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law
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2021
Attorney’s Fees, Suit Monies and
2020
UIFSA, PKPA & Hague Abduction Overview
2019
Family Law Section of the Florida Bar – Legislative Update
2019
Trial Advocacy Workshop Leader
2019
Using Discovery and Procedure to Your Advantage
2017
Trial Advocacy Workshop Leader
2016
UIFSA, PKPA & Hague Abduction Overview
2015
Trial Advocacy Workshop Leader
2015
Professionalism and Ethics in Marital and Family Law
2011
Ethics and Professionalism in Family Law Practice
2006
Obtaining the Best Settlement for Your Client in Florida
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