Michael D. Finn

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Michael D. Finn

4.9
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 55 years

Real estate Lawyer at Saint Petersburg, FL
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Contracts & Agreements, Class Action

8380 Bay Pines Blvd, Saint Petersburg, FL

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About Michael

Biography

We work to negotiate timeshare contract terminations on behalf of our clients.

When Experience Counts! Let us assist you with your Timeshare Contract Cancellation issues.

When Timeshare Negotiation and Litigation Experience Counts!

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Real Estate 50%

Timeshare, Vacation Ownership, Fractional & Other Condo/HOA Real Estate issues.

56 years

50%
Contracts and Agreements 30%

Contract Negotiation, Cancellation and/or Rescission.

47 years

30%
Class Action 20%

Consumer Protection, Debt Collection and other.

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

10%-25%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2022 2021
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+ 10
Silver Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 15 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2011

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 55 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1970

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Finn Law Group

8380 Bay Pines Blvd, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33709

finnlawgroup.com

Online Presence

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Michael D. Finn's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

178 Client Reviews

Showing 46 - 50 of 99 reviews | Contracts & Agreements

Posted by anonymous | August 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney

The long nightmare is finally over

We retained the Finn-Law Group in September 2013 to negotiate our way out of a timeshare. One year later, the timeshare company sued us. Mr. Finn called us personally and stated how unusual it was for the timeshare companies to sue rather than negotiate. He pledged to handle our case until it was res...olved for no additional fee. We also countersued. As a result of obtaining his services, we were never contacted or harassed by the timeshare company - not even once - by telephone, snail mail or email. Months passed. Years passed. We anxiously awaited any results. Finally, in May of 2017 we received notification that the case would be dropped due to lack of activity. Mr. Finn used this information to negotiate a settlement agreement with the timeshare company where we walked away and they walked away. The entire process took much longer than what we anticipated. However, the results speak for themselves. From the time we retained the Finn-Law Group we never paid the timeshare company another dime and they were never allowed to contact us. Our credit is still excellent. The worst financial mistake of our lives has been erased. We're grateful to Mr. Finn and his entire staff for their graciousness and diligence in handling our case. They never caved. We are finally free. I highly recommend the Finn-Law Group. My only advice to those who are stuck in a timeshare contract: Don't fool yourself into thinking this will be resolved overnight. Be patient. Hire Mr. Finn now and wait for the fantastic results.

Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommended

We bought a timeshare at a Mexican resort and needed to cancel our contract for multiple reasons. After speaking with the resort, they agreed to cancel our contract; however, rather than finalizing the deal, they sent us straight to collections and stopped responding to us. We hired Finn Law to help ...us get out of the contract and remove the collection account. Mr. Finn and Mr. Osborne were extremely professional, helpful, and courteous along the way. They were able to successfully negotiate an end to our contract (and get proof in writing), and the collection account disappeared. We are extremely satisfied with the outcome!

Posted by Ann | July 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommend!

We are extremely grateful and impressed with the professionalism and effectiveness of the Finn Law Group. We tried many ways to get out of our timeshare over the last few years and this is the only way we were able to get out of our Bluegreen Timeshare agreement. I was suspicious and had much trepida...tion initially because I thought it was too good to be true but Finn Law Group is the real deal. I wish I had found them years ago so I could have saved time & money.

Posted by Lisa | June 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Closer!

We hired the Finn Law Group to release us from a time share contract that was becoming burdensome. They allowed us to make payments while they worked to get the release at the same time! I was very pleased they went to work right away and did not wait until full payment was made. Every contact we had... with the Finn Law Group was handled professionally, promptly and compassionately. They never promised quick results, but they delivered quick results! I highly recommend Finn Law Group.

Posted by anonymous | May 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Recommend Finn Law Group to anyone trapped in a Time Share

The Finn Law Group is excellent and deliver the services they advertise. We entered into a time share agreement while on vacation in South Carolina, worst mistake of our lives. Mr. Finn informed us of the process to have the agreement canceled and encouraged us to be patient. He was honest informing ...us that our credit would be effected, but advised us to continue paying all of our bills. The Finn Law Group was able to have the down payment we made to the time share refunded and had the account permanently removed from the credit bureaus. Our credit has been completely restored. I highly recommend the Finn Law Group to anyone trapped in a Time Share agreement.

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Michael D. Finn's Lawyer Endorsements

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Linda Anderson

Real estate lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked as co-counsel on cases with Mike Finn. Over the past 15 years, his experience with real estate issues has been the difference in the outcome of many cases."

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Daniel Weberman

Real estate lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike is an exemplary attorney....a zealous advocate and passionate professional. If you need an attorney who will take your issue and try the hell out of the case, Mike Finn is your man."

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Austin Aaronson

Consumer protection lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is smart, dedicated, and truly cares about his clients as people, not just cases. He believes in what he's doing and it's a labor of love for him. I've benefited from his insight and gracious collaboration extended in spite of our status as 'competitors'. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone needing timeshare representation."

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David Barman

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael Finn and his staff have exceptional skill. I have personally worked with him on timeshare cancellation for a client. To all considering retaining him, he has my highest recommendation!"

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Aaron Swift

Class action lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Finn. He doggedly represents the interests of his consumer clients against all manner of deceptive and unfair trade practices. His knowledge of timeshare law, in particular, is unmatched."

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David Dalenberg

Real estate lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael Finn has represented opposing parties in cases I was involved in and I have been involved in litigation that we have represented co-parties. His creativity and knowledge of the law and common sense of practice have always impressed me and I highly recommend him to others to represent them in real estate issues and other matters."

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Susan Budowski

Unknown lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Whalen

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enthusiastically endorse Michael Finn. Michael is a very knowledgeable and experienced lawyer who I have had the opportunity to work with on several matters. He is an excellent attorney that is dedicated to his clients' interests."

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Bruce Sage

Business lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. It's been my pleasure to have known Michael Finn professionally for about 25 years. I have consulted with Mike on many matters over that time period and to this day value his professional judgment and seek his counsel on a fairly regular basis. I am delighted to recommend him highly for his legal counsel."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2011 - 2016

House Counsel, National Beverage Company

1997 - 1998

House Counsel, M.I.C - National Mortgage Company

Associations

2011 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1970 - Present

Michigan Bar Association

50 Year Member

Federal Bar Association

St. Petersburg Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section

Florida Justice Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Best, et al. v. Bluegreen Corp., et al (Class Action)

Class Action Settlement

Laning, et al v. Orange Lake County Club, Inc. et al

Settled

Timeshare Resort Developer

Case Settled - Contract Rescinded / Client Refunded All Monies

Timeshare Resale Company

Case Settled - Client Refunded Advertising / Sales Fee

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Education

2011

University of South Florida

Certificate

1970

Wayne State University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1967

Wayne State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Spring FTOG Conference Timeshare

Publications

2013

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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