Sandford Blaine Kinne

Sandford Blaine Kinne is an associate with the firm, focusing his practice on appellate advocacy, civil and commercial litigation, and family law.

Blaine earned his bachelor’s degree in Risk Management and Insurance from Florida State University. Following graduation, he gained practical experience as an excess and surplus lines insurance broker, specializing in high-risk commercial property—a role that honed his analytical skills before pursuing his legal career.

Blaine graduated Cum Laude from Stetson University College of Law, earning his Juris Doctor with a concentration in advocacy. While attending Stetson, Blaine was a member of Stetson’s nationally-ranked Moot Court Board. In addition, Blaine served as a Teaching Assistant to Professor Stephanie Vaughan for Research and Writing.

Blaine is a member of the Florida Bar and is an active member of the St. Petersburg Bar Association and Clearwater Bar Association.

Practice Areas

· Appellate Practice

· Civil and Commercial Litigation

· Family Law

Education
· Stetson University College of Law, J.D., Cum Laude – April 2024

· Florida State University, B.S., Cum Laude – 2019

Bar Admissions
· U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit

· U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida

· U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida

· Florida State Courts