Donald Patrick DeCort

Donald Patrick DeCort

DeCort & Kirkner, P.L.
  • Business Law, Divorce, Family Law ...
  • Florida, Texas
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Biography

Don DeCort entered private practice in 1994 after an illustrious career in the U.S. Army, which culminated with his retirement as a colonel. He practiced with the firm of Anderson & Artigliere, PA from 1994 to 1995 and spent eight years as a partner in Holcomb & DeCort, P.A., from 1995 to 2003. He opened the Law Office of Donald P. DeCort, P.A. in 2003 and, along with Kristin R. H. Kirkner, Esquire, opened DeCort & Kirkner, P.L. July 1, 2010, and continues to concentrate his practice in the areas of family law, including military aspects of divorce and small business.

Don is admitted to practice in Texas, Florida, and the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy with his B.S. in 1970 and received his J.D. from St. Mary's University School of Law in Texas in 1978.

He is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review RatedSM by Martindale-Hubbell®, earning the highest distinction possible for ethics and legal ability from his peers.

Don belongs to the Hillsborough County and American Bar Associations, the State Bar of Texas, the Florida Bar, and American Inns of Court. In 2007, he received the Hillsborough County Family Law Inn of Court Professionalism Award.

Don's practice focuses on the following:

Family law
Divorce
Child custody
Child support
Alimony
Military law
Mediation
Corporate and business law
Contracts

Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Military Law
Veteran's Benefits
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    $350/hour
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Texas
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Professional Experience
Partner, Attorney
DeCort & Kirkner, P.L.
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Partner, Attorney
Law Office of Donald P. DeCort, P.A.
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Partner, Attorney
Holcomb & DeCort, P.A.
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Associate Attorney
Anderson & Artigliere, P.A.
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Judge Advocate, Colonel
U.S. Army
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Education
St. Mary's University School of Law
J.D. | Law
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United States Military Academy
B.S. | General Engineering
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Activities: Football
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Professional Associations
Florida State Bar  # 4529
Member
- Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Contact & Map
DeCort & Kirkner, P.L.
215 West Verne Street
Suite A
Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone: (813) 254-0156
Fax: (813) 254-0157