Thomas J. Donnelly

Thomas J. Donnelly

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 45 years

Family Lawyer Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

About Thomas

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 325-325 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 45 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1980

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

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Thomas J. Donnelly's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Kris | January 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly recommend Mr. Donnelly

Mr. Donnelly came very highly recommended to me by a good friend, and I am extremely grateful to have had him on our side. When police officers made an unlawful entry into my daughter's home based on a search warrant meant for another property, she was facing an uphill battle and felony drug charges.... It was her word against 2 police officers, and we all know how that usually ends. Mr. Donnelly was upfront and realistic regarding possible outcomes, kept everyone up to date with what was going on at all times, and prepared everyone very well for court. It is my opinion that it was his cross-examination of the police officers, coupled with his impassioned argument to the judge regarding a violation of my daughter's 4th Amendment rights, which led the judge to rule in her favor. I hope to never again be in a position in which anyone in my family needs a defense attorney, but Mr. Donnelly will definitely be the first person I call if we do.

Posted by Bob Hendricks | January 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Always the best representation I could ask for

I have known and worked with Mr. Donnelly for more than 30 years. My family and I have had the privilege to have Tom represent us on a number of legal matters ranging from complex automobile accidents and personal injury, family law, dispute resolution, civil defense of suits my business has been inv...olved with, as well as the criminal defense of people I know in the community. I have met many lawyers but Mr. Donnelly is certainly at the top of my list for attorneys that I would speak with about any issue that I or my family are dealing with. Not only does Tom know his stuff, but he and his staff are supportive, completely engaged and understand the complexity of dealing with the many issues that someone faces when they need a lawyer. Your lawyer is your advocate who is there to fight for your best interests and be there for you which is often at the most difficult and stressful times of your life. Having a lawyer and team there to support you in your time of need is a life saver. I trust Tom and his staff with all my legal needs and so do my family and friends.

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Thomas J. Donnelly's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sidney Kilgore

Family lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Thomas. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Joseph Cairns

Family lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Donnelly and I have had several cases together. Given the high emotions that run during the course of a family law matter it is extremely important that the lawyers are knowledgeable and able to work towards the best interests of their clients and their family. Not only does Mr. Donnelly have a wealth of knowledge in the area of family law, he is highly ethical and capable of working to a resolution that benefits his clients and their family."

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James Royal

Family lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lindsey Marriott

Family lawyer

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Joseph Cairns

Family lawyer

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Kathy George

Family lawyer

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William Pontrello

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jarica Cairns

Family lawyer

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James Royal

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Cetificate of Appreciation, Florida Bar

2009

President's Award, Clearwater Bar Association

1983

Centurion Award, Sertoma International

1980

Graduate with Honors ( Cum Laude), Suffolk University Law School

1976

Honorable Discharge, U. S. Army

1974

National Defense Metal, U. S. Army

1973

Alumni Award for Professional Promise, College of Criminal Justice

1973

Graduated with Honors, Northeastern University

Work Experience

1970 - 1973

Program Assistant, U.S. Department Of Justice

1969 - 1971

Program Assistant, U.S, Department Of Labor

Associations

1980 - Present

Florida Bar

1976 - Present

Disabled American Veterans

Life Member Disabled American Veterans

2005 - 2009

Clearwater Bar Association

Former Board of Directors

2003 - 2007

Clearwater Bar Association

Past Chairman Family Law Section

1983 - 1993

Safety Harbor/ Countryside Little League

Manager various teams

1983 - 1995

Safety Harbor Youth Basketball

Coach

1981 - 1984

Clearwater Breakfast Sertoma

1981 - 1989

Clearwater Breakfast Sertoma

Various Positions of Leadership

1974 - 1976

U.S. Army

Military Police

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re S. M. 874 So. 2d 770 ( Fla. App. 2004)

trial court reversed

Reynolds vs. Reynolds, 711 So.2d 45( Fla App.2Dist. 1999

reversed the trial court

Rogers vs. State 586 So. 2d 1148(Fla. App. Dist.1991)

Reversed the Conviction of one of the Defendants

Keith vs. Keith 537 So. 2d 138 (Fla. App. 2 Dist. 1989

reversed the trial court

Connolly vs. Connolly,543 So.2d, 356(Fla.App 2 Dist.1989)

appeal court reversed Trial Judge ultimately collected

Van Royal vs. State, 497 So.2d 625

Reversed the trial court

Hughes vs. Hughes 441 So.2d 688( Fla. App. 2. Dist.1983

Reversed the trial court

Burdine vs. Sciarra

Won at the the trial level and the appeal

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Education

1980

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1973

Northeastern University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Small Firm Section

Development of Practice

2012

High School Law Day

Law Day

2011

High School Speaker

Law Day

2011

High School Speaker

Law Day

2010

High School Speaker

Law Day

Languages

English

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