Kirk Pinkerton, P.A. has been serving our community since 1926.

Our offices are conveniently located with accessible parking to serve both Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

The Sarasota offices moved in 2007 to the Plaza at Five Points, the former site of the Palmer Bank Building, where the firm began its original practice in 1926.

We strive to exceed our clients’ expectations while providing professional counseling and legal services in a variety of areas, including personal injury, divorce law, land use, estate planning, guardianship, litigation, probate, real estate and tax law.

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Company History

Kirk-Pinkerton, P.A. was founded in 1926, by James E. Kirk and Henry L. Williford. This, the era of the Ringling Family, found Kirk-Pinkerton handling the legal affairs of John Ringling until his death in 1936. The firm primarily handled the real estate acquisitions and land development for Mr. Ringling. Mr. Ringling’s estate planning included land, oil wells, the John Ringling Towers Hotel, what is known as the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and, of course, the Ringling Brothers Circus. Following Ringling’s death in 1936, Kirk-Pinkerton was retained by Ringling’s nephew and Personal Representative, John Ringling North, to handle the estate. Ten years later, State of Florida officials finally accepted title to the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and the Ringling Mansion, Ca’D’Zan, from the Ringling estate. Kirk-Pinkerton has played a tremendous role in the real estate development of Sarasota for 80+ years.

Today, Kirk Pinkerton has grown well beyond real estate law to become a full service Sarasota law firm that has been serving individuals, companies and organizations throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties since 1926.  Our areas of professional counseling and legal services are featured below.

Administrative, Environmental, Governmental and Land Use Laws

Our land use attorneys handle issues related to zoning laws and permits, unit planning and development, water management, coastal construction and docking, green building, property rights, code enforcement and other municipal and county-wide land, administrative and environmental legal issues.  We work with our clients through the proper municipal and county-wide channels and assist in litigation if a judicial forum is necessary to resolve the case.  Read More…

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Estate Planning – Wills and Trusts

Your needs and goals are important – and so is having a law firm that fully understands your commitment to fulfilling your wishes.  The estate planning department at Kirk Pinkerton offers a comprehensive analysis of your current financial situation and your personal goals and needs with regards to wills, trusts, powers of attorney and other tax and representation issues.  We’re able to work closely with your advisors including certified public accountants (CPAs), financial planners and investment advisors to craft a plan that keeps your best interests at the forefront of every decision.  Read More…

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Family and Divorce Law

Few events in life can put more stress and strain on a family than divorce or separation.  Whether you need help working through the legal ramifications of same-sex partnerships or need assistance with child support, domestic violence claims or marital settlements, the Sarasota law firm of Kirk Pinkerton is ready to assist with your child custody and divorce law needs.  Because family law extends to other assets, our divorce law attorneys can also work hand in hand with other departments within our Sarasota or Bradenton law offices including real estate, litigation, estate planning, wills and trusts or business law. 
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Guardianship

Whether due to illness, age or other conditions – there comes a time in life when loved ones may not be able to make critical health care or financial decisions on their own.  When this happens, a legal guardian can step in and make decisions on that person’s behalf.   These decisions are binding just as if the individual had made them, and can extend to items such as real estate and finances as well as their own personal health and well being.  Protect your loved ones from abuse, exploitation and neglect by taking over guardianship of their physical and personal affairs.  Contact Rebecca Proctor at the Kirk Pinkerton law firm at 364-2417.

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Litigation

Our litigation department is ready to assist you with extensive experience in legal matters including construction litigation, trust law, contract claims, real estate and property law, foreclosure and debt collection as well as criminal law and commercial torts.  Our experienced Sarasota trial attorneys welcome communication and ideas from the clients we represent, and we aim to achieve a successful outcome whether by negotiation, mediation, arbitration or jury and non-jury trials.
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Personal Injury Cases

Every personal injury case is unique, and the toll it can take on you or your loved ones is a primary concern that deserves to be remedied.  That’s why the Sarasota personal injury law group at Kirk Pinkerton is fully committed to open, regular and direct communication with our clients.  We have successfully helped our clients win personal injury cases involving motor vehicle accidents, pedestrian injury, aviation accidents, commercial transportation accidents, watercraft accidents and injury or death resulting from dangerous products or premises.  Read More and see what we’ve recovered for Florida personal injury cases in Sarasota, Duval, Manatee, Alachua, Charlotte, Hillsborough and Orange counties.

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Probate Law

The death of a loved one can put a heavy weight on your shoulders.  In your most difficult times, you shouldn’t have to worry about tax issues, wills and trusts and controversy over the estate or gifts.  The probate and trust administration department at Kirk Pinkerton can work as counsel to your personal representatives (executors) as well as assist with Florida tax returns dealing with estate tax, gift tax law and litigation proceedings.  We’ll help you make sense of Federal Estate Tax Returns and Gift and Generational-Skipping Transfer Tax returns and audits to bring closure and results during this painful time.

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