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 36 - 40 of 178 reviews

Posted by Terri | October 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Reliable

This company is NOT a scam. My husband and I were apprehensive at first to hire Mr. Finn because we received so many phone calls in the past that promised to rid us of our timeshare and never did. BUT Mr. Finn and his law firm are completely different. They did require funds to take on our case an...d they were located in another state from my location, but I took a chance and it was well worth the chance, they were excellent to work with and did what they said they would do. We have been released from our contract with our timeshare. They do what they promise!!!!

Posted by Ruth | September 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Time Share release

The Finn Law firm negotiated a release from my time share. The process is not a quick one. However, I was kept in the loop during the entire process. I am pleased with my results and the experience I had was very smooth. The fees are reasonable. The law firm is honest and up front. I had no sur...prises. The paralegals I had were very professional and answered all my questions. I never felt that I was a bother. I recommend this law firm to anyone wanting to discontinue their time share.

Posted by Rob | August 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Got Us Out of Our Timeshare

The law office of Michael Finn was a pleasure to work with during our process of canceling our time share with Hilton. We were briefed up front on the process and costs involved and what to expect during the intake process. Once things got started we were kept in the loop on progress and things went ...exactly as planned. We are now free from our timeshare thanks to the Finn Law Group.

Posted by Robert | August 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection

Great appreciation for Finn Law Gtoup

My 83 year old parents were pressured and frankly tricked into buying multiple time share weeks that they couldn't afford, they were then ALMOST swindled by a "Time Share Relief" company that pretty much posed as a lawyer (good thing that we read the fine print) and almost took them for multiple tens... of thousands of more dollars, offering to help them "try" to disengage from their time share commitment. Many more such timeshare relief companies emerged to offer the same. It was a financial disaster unfolding whichever way we turned until I found Michael Finn and his law group. Doing so was an incredible blessing as my parents were relieved of their timeshare commitment for a fraction of what the other "relief" companies were asking and the entire process was professional and straightforward. From our initial consultation with Michael, to working with his entire team including other lawyers, office staff and office management it was a pleasure. They ALL worked diligently to resolve issues and really showed that they truly cared about my parents and our family's well being. My family will be forever grateful for the work that the Finn Law group did on our behalf.

Posted by Sherri | August 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Excellent Law Firm

We made the awful decision to buy into a time share in Missouri. When we realized our mistake and began researching who could help us out. I came across this law firm. You hear so many horror stories about hiring someone to help you with the situation to find out that they just took your money for ...their service and received nothing in return. I researched Finn Law and my gut feeling was telling me they should be the ones to hire. when the final decision was made we went with Finn Law Group. That is a decision I do NOT regret. They were able to get us out of our timeshare obligation. Yes it was costly but well worth it. I would highly recommend this law firm to anyone. Very courteous and walked us thru the entire process and explained what we could expect.

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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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