Donald Michael Lins

PRO

Donald Michael Lins

also known as D. Michael Lins

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 41 years

Probate Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Personal Injury ... +3 more

14497 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Suite 160-N, Tampa, FL

About Donald

Biography

Helping families in the Tampa Bay area for over 30 years.

We represent persons who wish to preserve and pass along their assets.

We advise, counsel and represent estate representatives through the probate administration process.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Probate 30%

We advise clients on all aspects of probate and trust administration. We also litigate disputed estate matters including undue influence, duress and improper handling of estates.

41 years

30%
Estate Planning 25%

We advise on planning your estate and preparing the necessary documentation, including Wills, Living Trusts, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Durable Power of Attorney, and Living Wills.

41 years

25%
Divorce and Separation 15%

Representing individuals in their divorce proceedings dealing with parenting and timesharing, division of assets and liabilities, child support, and alimony.

41 years

15%
Personal Injury 15%

Automobile accidents, slip and falls, premises liability, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse/neglect

41 years

15%
Business 10%

Representing businesses and their owners in contract and other matters.

41 years

10%
Elder Law 5%

Planning for incapacity and long-term care. Preserving assets in the face of nursing home.

41 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 41 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1984

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Lins Law Group, P.A.

14497 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Suite 160-N, Tampa, FL, 33618

linslawgroup.com

Online Presence

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Donald Michael Lins's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ernest | February 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Remarkable professional service with a caring heart.

I had the great fortune of working with Mike and his firm on my parent’s estate, as well as mine. They are without a doubt a top-notch firm that goes above-and-beyond for their clients. Their hard work and attention to detail made the entire process effortless on our part, and has made a significant ...impact on my family, and the future of our estate. It is my pleasure to highly recommend Lins Law Group for all of your Estate planning and Elder law needs.

Posted by Joe | October 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great job with Mom's probate!

Mike made the probate process go swoothly. He kept us informed and walked us through each step. Having a great probate lawyer made a hard situation less painful.

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Donald Michael Lins's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gary Miller

General practice lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Mike in a civil litigation practice and even tried a case together. He is and intelligent, hard working and congenial attorney whom I enjoyed working with and I commend him to anyone seeking intelligent, experienced help with a legal problem."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2024

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1983

Editor-in-Chief, Florida State University College of Law-Law Review

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Shareholder, Lins Law Group, P.A.

Associations

2010 - Present

Carrollwood Bar Association

Member

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Member

Florida Bar

Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

Florida Justice Association

Member

Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys

Member

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Woodard v. Barkley, 523 So.2d 777 (Fla. 2d DCA 1988)

RBC I v. AJAR I, 519 So.2d 743 (Fla. 3d DCA 1988)

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Education

1984

Florida State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Davidson College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1975

Berkeley Preparatory School

Speaking Engagements

2015

Monthly meeting

Wills, Trusts and more

N/A

Monthly meeting

Estate Planning and Probate

N/A

Baccalaureate

The One Thing That Counts

Publications

2011

Book Florida Estate Planning & Probate Unveiled, Second Edition

2009

Book Florida Estate Planning & Probate Unveiled

Languages

English

Activity

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