Christopher J. Hinckley

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Christopher J. Hinckley: Attorney with Morgan & Morgan
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Chris Hinckley is active in his community. He donates to and volunteers at the local schools and coaches youth sports teams.

Christopher J. Hinckley is the managing partner of the St. Louis, Missouri office. Mr. Hinckley is an AV rated, board certified civil trial attorney in the State of Florida, and a licensed practicing attorney in the State of Missouri, practicing out of the St. Louis, Missouri, and Ocala, Florida offices of Morgan & Morgan, P.A. Mr. Hinckley has been practicing law since 2007 and is admitted to the Florida Bar and Missouri Bar.

Mr. Hinckley was raised in Maine, but with his father being a member of the United States Navy, his family called several different places home. In 1997, Mr. Hinckley moved to Orlando, Florida where he went on to complete his high school education in the Orange County Public School System. Mr. Hinckley attended the University of Central Florida and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies. In 2007, Mr. Hinckley earned his Juris Doctorate from Florida A&M University College of Law.

Mr. Hinckley began his legal career with the Fifth Judicial Circuit Public Defenders Office in Inverness, Florida. As a Public Defender, Mr. Hinckley had the privilege of protecting the rights of indigent individuals that had been accused of criminal misconduct. Mr. Hinckley joined the firm of Morgan & Morgan, P.A. in April of 2009, and began aggressively pursuing claims on behalf of clients injured by the negligence of others. In 2023, Mr. Hinckley began as the managing partner of the St. Louis, Missouri office.

Since joining the firm, he has represented more than 1,500 clients and their families, and tried more than 45 cases, helping to recover more than $50 million dollars for those clients and their families. He has obtained jury verdicts in excess of offers made by insurance companies and has successfully obtained large settlements from major insurance companies and corporations.

Mr. Hinckley is active in his community. He donates to and volunteers at the local schools and coaches youth sports teams. In Florida, Mr. Hinckley served as a member of the Fifth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee “A” where he, along with the committee, investigated complaints of attorney misconduct with a focus on preserving the high ethical standards of Florida attorneys in the committee’s territory.

Mr. Hinckley is married and the proud father of two sons.

Recent Wins

Dothlin Myers v. Safeco Insurance Company of Illinois
$3,015,000
Car Accident
2021

Thomas, Brian v. Rivera, Thomas & Lake County
$2,486,717
Car Accident
2022

Heukshorst, Dawn vs. Paroline, Patrick
$1,001,000

2021

Love, Thomas v. Johnson, Cecil & Ellen
$921,172
Car Accident
2022

John Doe v. Insurance Company
$550,000
Car Accident
2017

Riendeau, Paul v. Graybill, Shirley
$350,000
Motorcycle Accident
2014

Greaves, Ann Marie v. Florida SE, Inc. dba Olive Garden
$340,000
Slip and Fall
2013

Snyder v. City of Ocala
$207,000
Car Accident
2019

Schneider, Walter vs. Webster, Kyla & Owners Insurance
$197,000
Car Accident
2022

Kolodzaike v. Estate of Lewis
$100,000
Personal Injury
2019

Visuete v. Marion County Sheriff
$11,340
Car Accident
2011

D'Angelo v. 24 Hour Laundry
$8,396
Slip and Fall
2010

Areas of Practice (1)

  • Personal Injury

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Central Florida, B.S., 2004
Law School Attended:
Florida A. & M. University, College of Law, J.D., 2007
Year of First Admission:
2007
Admission:
Missouri; Florida
Memberships:

Memberships:

•The Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division
•Florida Justice Association

ISLN:
920501328

Payment Information

Contingency Fee
20% - 40%
Other Information
Free initial consultation

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (12 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0
  • Communication

    4.8/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Staff Lawyer on 05/12/16 in Personal Injury

    Christopher Hinckley is an excellent attorney. I have served as opposing counsel from him in at least two significant personal injury cases. Both cases were vigorously contested. He obtained excellent results for his clients. Mr. Hinckley provides s... Read more

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Staff Lawyer on 05/12/16 in Personal Injury

    Mr. Hinckley has the highest ethical standards. I have had the opportunity to try cases with him as opposing counsel over the last six years. During that time, I have always been impressed with his professional standards,

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/25/16 in Personal Injury

    Chris exhibits the highest in professionalism and is a credit to the bar!

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 05/23/16 in Personal Injury

    I have litigated several cases against Christopher. He is a zealous advocate for his clients, and yet remains one of the most ethical, kind and trustworthy lawyers I know.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/20/16 in Personal Injury

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 05/12/16 in Personal Injury

    I have the highest respect for Chris Hinckley as an attorney - he is ethical and professional in all dealings from my experience working with him.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/12/16 in Personal Injury

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/12/16 in Personal Injury

    I have known Chris since before he became an attorney. He is always prepared and provides his clients with the best possible representation. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/12/16 in Personal Injury

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/12/16 in Personal Injury

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