
Charlie Chin, Entertainment Attorney in Tampa, Florida
focused on Entertainment, General, and Product Liability
PartneratHall Booth Smith, P.C.
Tampa, FL
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Charlie Chin is a partner based in Tampa, FL. The practice focuses on Entertainment, General, and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C..
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- Handles Entertainment, General, and Product Liability matters from Tampa, FL.
About Charlie Chin: Charlie Chin is a partner based in Tampa, FL. The practice focuses on Entertainment, General, and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C..
Areas of practice
Charlie's practice areas in Tampa
Charlie concentrates on entertainment, general, product liability, and slip & fall. Each area below outlines the kind of case Charlie handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Entertainment
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Product Liability
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Slip & Fall
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Entertainment cases in Tampa, Florida
Charlie takes entertainment matters in Tampa, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Charlie agrees to represent you.
General cases in Tampa, Florida
Charlie takes general matters in Tampa, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Charlie agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Tampa, Florida
Charlie takes product liability matters in Tampa, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Charlie agrees to represent you.
Slip & Fall cases in Tampa, Florida
Charlie takes slip & fall matters in Tampa, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Charlie agrees to represent you.
Biography
Charlie Chin, entertainment attorney serving Tampa
Charlie Chin is a partner based in Tampa, FL. The practice focuses on Entertainment, General, and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. Charlie works from Tampa, Florida and takes on entertainment matters across the region.
Charlie Chin is a Partner based out of HBS’s Tampa Office. Charlie is an experienced trial attorney with extensive courtroom experience, including trying cases in both civil and criminal courts. His litigation practice focuses on defending our clients’ interests in the areas of premises liability, commercial auto, construction defect, business litigation & contract matters, as well as all other areas of general liability.
Prior to joining HBS, Charlie was a senior associate with a national insurance defense firm advocating for his clients in all areas of general liability and handled the firm’s claims and suits pertaining to Personal Injury Protection (PIP), auto glass, and all other subrogation matters. His legal career began as an Assistant State Attorney with the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of the State of Florida where Charlie gained extensive trial experience prosecuting cases in and for Pinellas County, Florida.
Originally from Philadelphia, PA, Charlie earned his B.S. in Project & Supply Chain Management from the Pennsylvania State University. Before returning to school to earn his law degree, Charlie spent several years working as an analyst and underwriter for a publicly traded business bank focusing mainly on specialty financing for commercial clients. Thereafter, he earned his Juris Doctor from the Florida Coastal School of Law where he was the Executive Editor for Research and Writing for the Florida Coastal Law Review. He was also a member of the school’s (then) nationally ranked Moot Court Honor board, for which he was a two-time semi-finalist in the NAPABA Law Foundation’s National Thomas Tang Moot Court Competition in 2015 and 2016.
In the Press
Hall Booth Smith Names Four New Partners
January 8, 2026
Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) is pleased to announce the elevation of four attorneys to Partner. This milestone recognizes their outstanding legal skill, strong client advocacy, and leadership within the firm.
Working with Charlie on a entertainment matter
Charlie Chin is a Partner based out of HBS’s Tampa Office. Charlie is an experienced trial attorney with extensive courtroom experience, including trying cases in both civil and criminal courts. His litigation practice focuses on defending our clients’ interests in the areas of premises liability, commercial auto, construction defect, business litigation & contract matters, as well as all other…
Clients Charlie works with
Charlie reviews new inquiries case-by-case for entertainment, general, and product liability matters in Tampa and the surrounding Florida area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Charlie studied and practices
Florida Coastal School of Law J.D.
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Pennsylvania State University B.S. Business Logistics
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Charlie studied at — in Florida Coastal School of Law J.D. and — in Pennsylvania State University B.S. Business Logistics.
Law school and academic background
Charlie completed — in Florida Coastal School of Law J.D. and — in Pennsylvania State University B.S. Business Logistics. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Charlie runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Charlie's professional memberships and bar associations
Memberships •Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) •Florida Defense Lawyers Association (FDLA) •Hillsborough County Bar Association
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Locations
Charlie Chin's office in Tampa
Charlie's primary office is at Suite 400, 2701 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL, 33607. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
Suite 400, 2701 N. Rocky Point Drive
Tampa, FL 33607
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How to hire Charlie Chin — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new entertainment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Charlie usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Charlie charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Charlie's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Charlie will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a entertainment attorney in Tampa, Florida
A short list to run through before you commit: How many entertainment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Charlie
Charlie discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in entertainment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every entertainment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Charlie confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Charlie's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many entertainment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Charlie Chin
How much does it cost to hire Charlie for a entertainment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Charlie walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Charlie offer a free consultation?
Charlie charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Charlie's office. Some entertainment attorneys offer free consults — check Charlie's current terms during booking.
How long do entertainment cases in Florida typically take?
Simple entertainment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Charlie gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Charlie take my case if I'm outside Tampa?
Charlie is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Charlie will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Charlie?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Charlie will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Charlie accepting new entertainment clients right now?
Charlie's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Entertainment attorneys serving Tampa, Miami and Orlando in Florida
Charlie handles entertainment matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified entertainment attorneys in that community.
- Tampa9,739 attorneys
- Miami15,918 attorneys
- Orlando7,352 attorneys
- Fort Lauderdale6,726 attorneys
- Jacksonville5,497 attorneys
- Tallahassee4,383 attorneys
- West Palm Beach3,699 attorneys
- Boca Raton3,668 attorneys
- Coral Gables3,397 attorneys
- Naples2,155 attorneys
- St Petersburg2,098 attorneys
- Sarasota1,994 attorneys
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