James P. Hines

     Born and raised in Ohio, Jim received his undergraduate in Finance and a Masters degree in Accounting from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and his law degree from the University of Florida.

    While attending the University of Florida School of Law, Jim was a full-time professor in the Accounting Department of the University of Florida College of Business.  In addition, Jim was selected as Executive Editor of the University of Florida Law Review.  After law school, Jim served as an Attorney-Advisor for the United States Tax Court in Washington, D.C.

    Prior to establishing Hines Norman Hines, P.L., in 1975, Jim worked as an associate attorney in the Tampa law firm of Trenam Simmons, P.A.  

     In addition to overseeing the management of Hines Norman Hines, P.L., Jim works in many of the firm’s practice areas, with an emphasis on Corporate and Business Law, Taxation, Asset Protection Planning and Estate Planning.  AV Peer Review Rated