About Us
Timothy C. Martin is a Florida attorney and a member in good standing of The Florida Bar. He earned a J.D. from Barry University School of Law in Orlando, Florida, and a B.A. from Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Tim is a member of The Florida Bar, Hillsborough County Bar Association (and current co-chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee), Ferguson-White Inn of Court (and Board of Directors member), and a former member of St. Petersburg Bar Association. He currently serves on the Florida Bar's Diversity & Inclusion Committee and was a fellow of Class IX of the Leadership Academy.
How We Got Started
Martin Law Office was formed right after Tim graduated from law school and passed The Florida Bar exam. Martin Law focuses on estate planning and probate, business organizations and contracts, animal law, LGBTQ advocacy, and real property including landlord/tenant matters.
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"Tim was very helpful in transferring over legal documents to my new life partner without..."
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"Tim was very helpful in transferring over legal documents to my new life partner without complicating the process, He was always available to answer questions and be available."
"I have known Mr. Martin for over thirty years and I can attest to his hard work, honesty, and..."
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"I have known Mr. Martin for over thirty years and I can attest to his hard work, honesty, and consummate professional. Mr. Martin is informed, well educated, and has not led me wrong with my questions. I would highly recommend his services and have found him to be focused, aggressive when needed, but very empathetic to his clients. If you are looking for a stand out many who knows the law and will direct you in the right direction Mr. Martin is your Lawyer. "
Products & Services
Estate planning and probate, animal law, business law and contracts, LGBT advocacy, and real property including landlord/tenant law
Martin Law Office, P.A. practices real estate law for residential and commercial customers. Let us represent and serve your real estate legal needs...
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Recent Activity
I use the last week of December for "year-end clean-up" - scanning documents and shredding paper, reviewing and organizing client files, reviewing finances, reviewing and/or planning marketing campaigns, and preparing to start the new year organized and ready.
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I use the last week of December for "year-end clean-up" - scanning documents and shredding paper, reviewing and organizing client files, reviewing finances, reviewing and/or planning marketing campaigns, and preparing to start the new year organized and ready.
I handle what I can myself, but in some instances I have to outsource IT support needs.
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I handle what I can myself, but in some instances I have to outsource IT support needs.
I am an attorney in my own firm and have represented clients in a variety of matters. I've also
worked as a paralegal manager for a corporation where we handled some matters
in-house and other matters were farmed out to outside counsel. There are many
issues to consider when deciding whether...
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I am an attorney in my own firm and have represented clients in a variety of matters. I've also
worked as a paralegal manager for a corporation where we handled some matters
in-house and other matters were farmed out to outside counsel. There are many
issues to consider when deciding whether in-house or outside counsel is the
better choice and it often depends on the circumstances as well as the
knowledge/experience of those involved.
My advice is to take a step back and look at the roles - rather than the person. If the role was being performed by a non-family member, would you be asking the same questions or treating that person the same? If the daughter is capable and is making the right decisions, then let her do her job....
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My advice is to take a step back and look at the roles - rather than the person. If the role was being performed by a non-family member, would you be asking the same questions or treating that person the same? If the daughter is capable and is making the right decisions, then let her do her job. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if you (as the business owner) need to understand certain things about the tech portion, then explain that to your daughter and develop a general business plan on how you expect to be kept in the loop. It's not micromanaging at that point. Each of you will just be doing your jobs as any other person. If your daughter is making good decisions re tech issues, then treat her just like any other employee. Likewise, if she isn't, still treat her just like everyone else.
I echo the statements above, but from a legal perspective, there may be more that you can do. If you have created specific material that can be copyrighted or trademarked, you have a much better chance of getting your competitor to stop. However, if your material is more generic, then it will...
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I echo the statements above, but from a legal perspective, there may be more that you can do. If you have created specific material that can be copyrighted or trademarked, you have a much better chance of getting your competitor to stop. However, if your material is more generic, then it will probably be impossible. You should definitely start with a cease and desist letter but it must be specific. If you would like to me review anything, email me your document and what your competitor has done with the same document.
Generally, a tenant's lease will survive the sale of the property until the lease termination date, so you may be stuck until such time. However, with respect to the specific issue regarding the vehicle, why not use AAA or another towing service just to move the vehicle? You would be liable for...
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Generally, a tenant's lease will survive the sale of the property until the lease termination date, so you may be stuck until such time. However, with respect to the specific issue regarding the vehicle, why not use AAA or another towing service just to move the vehicle? You would be liable for any damage to her vehicle so it's best to use a professional. Also, review the lease terms. Do you have any provisions in there about vehicles must be operating order? Leases should always anticipate potential issues BEFOREHAND so they can be dealt with easier if/when the time comes.
Unless someone is expecting an urgent call, I believe it is common courtesy to turn cell phones off - or at the very least put them on silent - during meetings. Keep the attendees in mind when scheduling meetings and keep the meetings as short as possible to lessen the potential for interruptions.
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Unless someone is expecting an urgent call, I believe it is common courtesy to turn cell phones off - or at the very least put them on silent - during meetings. Keep the attendees in mind when scheduling meetings and keep the meetings as short as possible to lessen the potential for interruptions.
The biggest misconception about lawyers is that we are all shady and in it for the money. I try very hard to make a positive difference for my clients, and also to keep my fees lower to make legal services affordable. Martin Law Office is also dedicated to providing pro bono legal services to...
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The biggest misconception about lawyers is that we are all shady and in it for the money. I try very hard to make a positive difference for my clients, and also to keep my fees lower to make legal services affordable. Martin Law Office is also dedicated to providing pro bono legal services to clients who simply could not obtain legal representation otherwise. The other big misconception is about how legal services are provided - it is a collaboration between the attorney and the client who needs to be responsive and involved in the process.
