About Michael D. Tempkins

Michael Tempkins represents national corporations, smaller businesses, and individuals in the area of litigation at both the state and federal level for almost two decades. His practice includes litigating disputes from inception through trial on both the Plaintiff and Defense side, contract drafting, and negotiating settlements where applicable. Michael has substantial experience representing businesses, automobile auctions, and numerous financial institutions in hearings, mediations, trials, and in post-judgment collection proceedings. Michael also defends employers throughout Florida in workers’ compensation and personal injury trials.

Michael practices in the highly regulated area of alcoholic beverage law, including having provided counsel for local breweries’ start-up and continuing operations, and represents Florida’s largest alcoholic beverages retailer. He also serves as General Counsel for the Volusia County Property Appraiser, and as Special Magistrate for the City of Casselberry.

Michael is admitted to practice throughout the State of Florida, including within each United States District Court. He previously served on the Board of Directors of the Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida, an organization dedicated to remembering those lost in the Holocaust and combating prejudice, bigotry, and bullying. Michael also serves on the Florida Bar Workers’ Compensation Rules Advisory Committee, and served on the Florida Bar Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration Committee. He also held a judicial internship with Honorable Jonathan D. Ohlman, Judge of Compensation Claims in Gainesville, Florida.

 

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Commercial Law
Posted by Randy
August 15, 2025
Hired Attorney Michael D. Tempkins

Michael is a very professional and strategic attorney who has a wealth of experience in many facets of the law. Whenever I have a question around a legal matter I know I can rely on Michael to provide guidance and support me, or where needed, recommend someone else who might be better suited to ensure the best possible outcome.

Commercial Law
Posted by Lee
August 14, 2025
Hired Attorney Michael D. Tempkins

Michael Tempkins is a great negotiator. His primary goals are to make sure your needs are met and to get the job done. Tempkins helps my business and my business’s customers make sensible decisions with solutions that get results without racking up thousands in legal fees or spending months in litigation. With past issues, Tempkins presented us with multiple options and in each case we wanted the simple solutions that would quickly end in a desired result so we can get on with our regular daily business. This is the kind of representation he brings to the table. Very responsive, extremely smart and great at bridging solutions with all parties involved in a timely manner.

 
Commercial Law
Posted by Jason
December 08, 2021
Hired Attorney Michael D. Tempkins

Attorney Michael Tempkins addresses exactly what needs to be done and takes care of it. When we need documents prepared he puts everything together for us in a timely manner. One of his best qualities is that he keeps the process moving without allowing scenarios to drag out which can cause delays and cost time and money. Tempkins approaches every situation as if it was his own and he works to resolve and handle everything in that manner.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Workers Compensation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Debtor and Creditor 1
    • Collections
  • Other 2
    • Motor Vehicle Law
    • Personal Injury Defense

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2006, Florida
    2008, District of Columbia
    2008, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    2008, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
    2010, Supreme Court
    2012, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
    2011, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
    2020, Illinois
    2022, Colorado
    Memberships
    The Florida Bar
    The District of Columbia Bar.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Florida
    Class of 2005
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Florida
    Class of 2002
    B.A.

    University of Florida
    Class of 2005
    M.E.S.S.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1981

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Partner at Fishback Dominick
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1947 Lee RoadWinter Park, FL 32789U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Michael D. Tempkins was admitted in 2006 to the State of Florida.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Michael D. Tempkins is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and United States Supreme Court.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Fishback Dominick has 15 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Michael D. Tempkins attended University of Florida.