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Timothy C Martin

Timothy C Martin

Martin Law Office, P.A.
  • Animal & Dog Law, Estate Planning, Probate ...
  • Florida
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Timothy C. Martin is licensed to practice law in the state of Florida. As the owner/attorney of Martin Law Office, P.A., he serves the Tampa Bay and Central Florida areas and beyond in matters relating to animal law, estate planning and probate, real estate/real property including landlord/tenant matters, corporate law, business organizations and transactions, LGBT issues, and limited family law matters.

Practice Areas
Animal & Dog Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate
Probate Administration
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Additional Practice Area
  • LGBT issues
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Martin Law Office provides a complimentary 30-minute consultation by phone to all potential clients. If a matter requires additional time for review of documents, a nominal fee may be assessed.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Martin Law Office accepts all major credits cards, along with electronic payment options including Apple Pay, Cash App, PayPal, Venmo, Square, and more. Cash discount available for payment by non-debit/credit card.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Owner/Attorney
Martin Law Office, P.A.
- Current
Solo general practitioner law firm with special focus on animal law, estate planning and probate, real estate/real property, business law and organization, LGBT issues, and limited family law matters.
Education
Barry University
J.D.
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Honors: Honors Certificate in Environmental Law, Jurisprudence and Justice
Activities: President - Student Animal Legal Defense Fund Secretary - Environmental Law Society Student Representative - Environmental Responsibility Committee Public Interest Fellow - Earth Advocacy Clinic
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Awards
Leadership Academy Class IX
The Florida Bar
Who's Who
Strathmore
Professional Associations
St. Petersburg Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Hillsborough County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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The Florida Bar
Member
- Current
Activities: General Practice Solo and Small Firm section, Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section, and Animal Law Section
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American Bar Association
Member
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Activities: Business Law section, General Practice Solo and Small Firm division, Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice section, Labor and Employment Law section, Litigation section, and Tort Trial and Insurance Practice section (animal law and government law committees)
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Websites & Blogs
Website
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Blog
Martin Law Blog
Legal Answers
3 Questions Answered
Q. Mother died November 2023 without a will. Total cash assets of $2597.65. Do I need a lawyer is settle this estate?
A: Florida Probate Rules require an attorney to handle probate matters for formal administration (see Probate Rule 5.030(a)). For smaller estates including summary administration or disposition without administration - when there is no personal representative - no attorney is required. However, probate can be challenging, and an attorney would most likely be helpful.
Q. One year term - monthly home lease in Florida without exit clause. Can it be broken without paying for the full year?
A: A signed lease is a legal contract between the parties. In this situation, the elderly couple signed a one-year lease, so the landlord can hold them responsible for it. If the lease allows, the unit could be sub-let to another renter, but the couple will be responsible for rent until that happens. I would suggest that the couple try to speak to the landlord (or his/her superiors if applicable) to try to at least get their unit at the top of the rental list.
Q. In my will it states body to be cremated in FL, my now state of residence. What Happens should I die somewhere else?
A: I recommend that burial/cremation directions be included in a designation of health care surrogate and/or a living will. I also recommend making such arrangements ahead of time and provide that info to your surrogate and family members.
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Contact & Map
3813 W. El Prado Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33629
Telephone: (813) 260-1413
Fax: (888) 250-6501