The McKinney Law Group

The McKinney Law Group represents sophisticated, strategic family law representation for clients throughout Florida and North Carolina. Founded nearly ten years ago by Damien McKinney, Esq., the firm has quickly established itself as a leading family law practice through a combination of board certification in marital and family law, exceptional trial skills, and consistent professional recognition. With dedicated office locations in Tampa, Florida and Asheville, North Carolina, The McKinney Law Group serves a diverse clientele facing the full spectrum of family law challenges.

Damien McKinney is the visionary founder and managing attorney of The McKinney Law Group. McKinney brings nearly two decades of dedicated experience in marital and family law—a comprehensive background that has prepared him to handle the most complex and challenging family law matters. Throughout his career, McKinney has focused intensively on family law, developing deep expertise in divorce litigation, custody disputes, support matters, and the wide variety of issues that characterize family law practice.

McKinney's professional credentials are impressive and extensively recognized by the legal community. He holds the distinction of being Board Certified as a Specialist in Marital and Family Law by The Florida Bar—a certification that reflects his specialized knowledge, extensive experience, and demonstrated excellence in this particular practice area. Board certification is not given lightly; it requires substantial experience, successful completion of comprehensive examinations, and ongoing commitment to continuing legal education and professional development.

Beyond board certification, Damien McKinney has received consistent recognition through Super Lawyers listings. Most impressively, he has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for each of the past five consecutive years—a remarkable achievement that recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional skill and are rising to prominence in their practice areas. Rising Star recognition is typically limited to attorneys with fewer than ten years of experience, making McKinney's five consecutive years of recognition particularly noteworthy.

Most extraordinarily, in 2016, McKinney was awarded the Super Lawyers Distinction of Excellence—an honor presented to just 5% of the lawyers in the entire state of Florida. This exclusive distinction recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional legal ability, ethical standards, and professional achievement. Being named to this distinguished list places McKinney among the most accomplished family law attorneys in Florida.

The McKinney Law Group's practice encompasses the full spectrum of family law representation. The firm handles divorce cases ranging from uncontested divorces (where both spouses have reached agreement on major issues) to highly contested divorces involving substantial disputes over property, custody, or support. The firm's attorneys are experienced trial lawyers prepared to litigate aggressively when necessary to protect clients' interests.

Child custody represents a critical practice area. The firm understands that custody arrangements profoundly affect children's lives and parental relationships. The attorneys work to develop custody and timesharing arrangements that serve children's best interests while protecting parents' rights to meaningful relationships with their sons and daughters. The firm handles contested custody disputes, modification of custody arrangements, and issues related to parental relocation.

Alimony and child support matters receive extensive focus. The firm provides counsel on spousal support awards, ensuring that support obligations are appropriate to the financial circumstances of both former spouses. Child support calculations are handled with attention to Florida's guidelines while advocating for adjustments where appropriate based on each family's unique circumstances.

Property division is another critical focus area. In contested divorces, the equitable distribution of marital property is frequently disputed. The firm's attorneys are skilled in identifying, analyzing, and advocating for fair distribution of all marital assets, including real estate, retirement accounts, business interests, investment accounts, and other valuable property.

The McKinney Law Group offers mediation services, recognizing that many family law disputes can be resolved through negotiated settlement rather than litigation. Mediation often produces faster, less expensive resolutions while allowing both parties greater control over outcomes. The firm also provides collaborative divorce services, a process in which both parties commit to working together with their attorneys to reach settlement without litigation.

The firm has developed particular expertise in high-asset divorce cases, understanding that sophisticated financial structures, complex business interests, and substantial assets require specialized analysis, careful valuation, and strategic approach to property division.

Beyond divorce and custody matters, The McKinney Law Group provides estate planning services, helping clients create comprehensive plans for the orderly transfer of assets to the next generation.

The McKinney Law Group's geographic reach extends beyond Tampa through its office in Asheville, North Carolina, allowing the firm to serve family law clients across two states. This multi-state presence reflects the firm's growth and the expansion of its client base beyond the Tampa area.

The firm offers free initial consultations to prospective clients, providing an opportunity to discuss your family law matter confidentially and learn about the firm's approach to representation. Consultations can be scheduled by calling 813-344-0200.

Whether you are facing a contested divorce, a high-stakes custody dispute, complex property division questions, alimony negotiations, or any other family law challenge, The McKinney Law Group offers the board certification, trial skills, and consistent professional recognition that complex family law cases demand. Damien McKinney's nearly two decades of experience, his distinction of being Board Certified as a Specialist in Marital and Family Law, his five consecutive years as a Super Lawyers Rising Star, and his exclusive 2016 Distinction of Excellence all demonstrate his exceptional position among family law attorneys. Contact The McKinney Law Group at 813-344-0200 today to schedule your free consultation and discover how skilled legal representation can help you achieve the best possible outcome in your family law matter.