$ 350-350 per hour
Donald P. DeCort
About Donald
Biography
Don DeCort entered private practice in 1994 after an illustrious career in the U.S. Army, which culminated with his retirement as a colonel. He practiced with the firm of Anderson & Artigliere, PA from 1994 to 1995 and spent eight years as a partner in Holcomb & DeCort, P.A., from 1995 to 2003. He opened the Law Office of Donald P. DeCort, P.A. in 2003 and, along with Kristin R. H. Kirkner, Esquire, opened DeCort & Kirkner, P.L. on July 1, 2010, and continues to concentrate his practice in the areas of family law, including military aspects of divorce and small business.
Don is admitted to practice in Texas, Florida, and the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy with his B.S. in 1970 and received his J.D. from St. Mary's University School of Law in Texas in 1978.
He is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review RatedSM by Martindale-Hubbell®, earning the highest distinction possible for ethics and legal ability from his peers.
Don belongs to the Hillsborough County and American Bar Associations, the State Bar of Texas, the Florida Bar, and American Inns of Court. In 2007, he received the Hillsborough County Family Law Inn of Court Professionalism Award.
Don's practice focuses on the following:
Family lawDivorceChild custodyChild supportAlimonyMilitary lawMediationCorporate and business lawContracts
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Alimony
20%
32 years
Divorce and Separation
20%
32 years
Family
20%
32 years
Military Law
20%
48 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 31 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 47 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Location
DeCort & Kirkner, P.L.
215 West Verne Street, Suite A, Tampa, FL, 33606-2320
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Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Not a Satisfied Client
Mr. Decort represented me for about three months before I obtained a new attorney. Every document that he created and sent to me for review had errors; some even had names of other clients in them. He also failed to properly serve the opposing party, a basic procedural issue that I would expect any c...
Donald DeCort
Replied last May 09, 2013I can't comment on this situation, but I've had many cases against Mr. DeCort over the past several years. All of his work in our cases has been top-notch. Don is extremely knowledgeable, and he is an honest, hard-working lawyer. Richard J. Mockler.
Donald P. DeCort's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Donald. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Don is a receipent of the family law inn of court award for professionalism and it is well deserved. He is of the highest integrity and it is a pleasure working with him as a mediator or opposing counsel."
"I endorse this lawyer. I recently had the pleasure of working with Don on a dissolution of marriage. Don conducted himself with the utmost in proffesional courtesy, while advocating for his client's interests. He enjoys an excellent reputation in the Tampa community among his peers. He excells in the area of military divorce. I have referred several satisfied clients to Don for military issues."
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Experience
Honors
2013
AV Rated Since 1998, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Professionalism Award, Hillsborough Family Law Inns of Court
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Partner, Attorney, DeCort & Kirkner, P.L.
2003 - 2010
Partner, Attorney, Law Office of Donald P. DeCort, P.A.
1995 - 2003
Partner, Attorney, Holcomb & DeCort, P.A.
1994 - 1995
Associate Attorney, Anderson & Artigliere, P.A.
1970 - 1994
Judge Advocate, Colonel, U.S. Army
Associations
1995 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar Association
1994 - Present
American Bar Association
1994 - Present
American Inns of Court
2003 - 2006
Florida Bar, Grievance Committee BChairman
Education
1978
St. Mary's University School of Law
Juris Doctor
1970
United States Military Academy
Bachelor of Science