Hinkle & Foran limits its practice to catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases. By handling only a limited number of major cases, we can devote our time and attention to those who need it most. Our clients receive individual attention as our personal injury lawyers seek to maximize their recovery.
Why Choose Us?
Best Lawyers in America, 2008
For 2008, Donald Hinkle has been selected for inclusion in the 25th anniversary edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the specialty of Personal Injury Litigation. For a quarter of a century, Best Lawyers has been regarded - by both the profession and the public - as the definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States.
Selection to Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive and rigorous peer-review survey comprising more than 2 million confidential evaluations by the top attorneys in the country. Because no fee or purchase is required, being listed in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. The annual, advertisement-free publication has been described in The American Lawyer as “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”
Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. For a quarter century, Best Lawyers have helped lawyers and clients find legal counsel in unfamiliar jurisdictions or unfamiliar specialties.
Martindale - Hubble: AV rated
The largest and most comprehensive ratings document of lawyers in the world, awarded Hinkle & Foran the highest possible marks, an “AV” rating. The “A” portion indicates a “very high” rating for legal ability, while the “V” is a general recommendation rating and indicates faithful adherence to ethical standards, professional reliability and diligence and other relevant factors. The ratings are based on confidential recommendations to the publisher from lawyers and judges.
Best Lawyers in America
Published biennially since 1983, The Best Lawyers in America is widely regarded as the preeminent referral guide to the legal profession in the United States. The Best Lawyers lists, representing 27 specialties in all 50 states and Washington, DC, are compiled through an exhaustive peer-review survey in which thousands of the top lawyers in the U.S. confidentially evaluate their professional peers. The current, 9th edition of Best Lawyers (2001-2002), is based on more than 350,000 detailed evaluations of lawyers by other lawyers. Because lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed, Best Lawyers has gained the respect of the legal profession, the media, and clients as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals anywhere. It has received accolades from presidents of the American Bar Association, been frequently featured in the U.S. media and excerpted in more than 50 major metropolitan newspapers and magazines. Donald Hinkle has been identified in the area of Personal Injury Law.
President, American Board of Trial Advocates (Tallahassee)
The preservation of the civil jury trial, “Justice by the People,” is the primary purpose of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an elite organization comprised of half plaintiffs’ attorneys and half defense attorneys. By imposing high membership standards, this “by invitation only” association has earned the reputation as the best in the nation. In addition to serving as President of the local chapter Mr. Hinkle was awarded the 2002 Civility Award for professionalism. Our firm subscribes to the ABOTA Principles of Civility, Integrity and Professionalism.
Board Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
When you choose a NBTA certified attorney, you proceed knowing that your lawyer shares our commitment to the legal profession. And, more importantly, you can enter the legal process with the confidence that your certified lawyer is truly experienced.
Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Civil Trial Advocacy
According to The Florida Bar:
“Board certified attorneys possess special knowledge, skills, and proficiency in their areas of practice. Certification is the highest level of recognition by the Florida Bar concerning the competency and learning of attorneys…”
In addition to written examination and experience requirements, judges and other lawyers must favorably evaluate a lawyer for board certification to be awarded.
Law & Leading Attorneys
This publisher randomly surveys attorneys and asked to whom they would refer a close friend or family member in need of specialized legal advice. Donald Hinkle has been repeatedly identified in the area of personal injury law.
Million Dollars Advocates Forum
The Million Dollar Advocates Forum was formed to give recognition to those trial lawyers, throughout the United States, who have achieved a verdict, award or settlement in the amount of One Million Dollars or more. Both Donald Hinkle and Lisa Foran are members of this organization.
Florida's "Legal Elite"
Florida Trend Magazine has identified Mr. Hinkle as one of Florida’s “Legal Elite”.
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