Attorney
Timothy C. Garding
Clients find value in Tim’s courtroom experience and his ability to provide legal counsel on a broad range of commercial and business-related matters. Tim regularly represents individuals and businesses in negotiations, dispute resolution, and litigation involving complex real estate transactions, commercial leasing, commercial landlord-tenant disputes, restrictive covenants, construction defects, title/boundary disputes, insurance coverage claims, and corporate control disputes.
Tim also handles contested partition actions involving “heirs” property and represents fiduciaries and beneficiaries in complex trust and estate litigation.
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My Experience
Timothy C. Garding
Tim has experience working with local governmental bodies in both a representative and adversarial capacity on matters such as code enforcement, wet zoning, variances, vested rights determinations, and permitting/licensing. A former Judicial Extern for the Florida Department of Administrative Hearings, Tim has also represented clients in state regulatory matters, ranging from assisting with healthcare facility permitting and licensure to defending clients in professional license disciplinary investigations and proceedings.
Tim draws on his litigation experience to advise his business clients on various risk management strategies concerning labor and employment law and an array of other corporate compliance and governance matters. His proactive and collaborative approach allows him to resolve disputes in a way that satisfies his clients’ immediate goals, while also supporting long-term business strategies.
Involved in the Tampa Bay community, Tim is a longtime supporter of local arts initiatives and has served on various non-profit boards throughout his career. He also supports several animal rescue and adoption organizations.
In his free time, Tim enjoys traveling, gardening, and spending time with his dog, Roger, a retired racing greyhound.
Professional Memberships and Associations:
- The Florida Bar Association
- Hillsborough County Bar Association
- Executive Board Member – Trial and Litigation Section of Hillsborough County Bar Association
Area(s) of Practice
- Breach of Contract
- Business Disputes
- Business Litigation
- Commercial Landlord / Tenant
- Commercial Property Insurance Claims And Disputes
- Construction Claims and Litigation
- Contract Disputes
- Employment Disputes
- Employment Law
- Healthcare Litigation
- Real Estate Disputes
- Restrictive Covenants / Non-Competes
- Trust and Estate Litigation
Education
- J.D., Florida State University College of Law 2008
- BA, Sociology and Criminology, University of Minnesota Duluth 2000
Awards
In the News
Tim Garding Named To Executive Board Of Trial and Litigation Section of the HCBA
Older Lundy Koch and Martino congratulates attorney Tim Garding on his election to the Executive Board of the Trial and Litigation Section of the...
Tim Garding On Employer Legal Guidelines for Small Businesses
On the October 8th 2025 episode of Day Time Tampa Bay, attorney Tim Garding of Older Lundy Koch & Martino discusses some important guidelines...
Attorney’s Tips: Understanding Your Rights in a Commercial Lease Dispute
The bond between landlord and business owner can feel rather tense when it comes to navigating a commercial lease. Landlords want to ensure the...
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