About BizLaw: Florida Business & Franchise Law Firm Since 1995

BizLaw is a Florida business and franchise law firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, franchisors, and small-business owners simplify the legal side of growth.

Since 1995, we’ve guided companies across Florida through formation, contracts, trademarks, and HR compliance—so they can focus on running and expanding their businesses with confidence.

111 2nd Ave NE, Ste 900, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701

727-322-9400

727-823-8961

Attorney Lin Brinkley

- Founding Attorney

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Lin Brinkley is the founding attorney of BizLaw. With more than 30 years of legal experience, including service as corporate counsel to an international company, Mr. Brinkley brings both corporate and small business perspectives to every matter.

He represents Florida clients in franchise law, corporate formation, contracts, commercial law, employment & HR compliance, and general counsel services — and advises clients nationwide in federal trademark registration, brand protection, and e-commerce law. His practice emphasizes clear, practical strategies that help companies reduce risk and focus on growth.

Education

J.D., Stetson University College of Law
B.A., Economics and Political Science, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill

Professional Memberships & Bar Admission

Member, The Florida Bar (Bar No. 751900)
Admitted: May 13, 1988
Eligible to practice law in Florida; member in good standing
County: Pinellas | Judicial Circuit: 06
Member, St. Petersburg/Clearwater Bar Association
Member, International Franchise Association

Attorney Thania Clevenger

- Counsel

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Attorney Thania Clevenger leads BizLaw’s Employment & HR Compliance practice and also provides counsel in trademarks, general counsel services, nonprofit law, and governance audits. She brings over a decade of legal and executive leadership experience, blending her work as an attorney with extensive organizational and compliance expertise.

Thania’s background includes serving as Chief Operating Officer for a national nonprofit, where she managed governance, compliance, and strategic planning. She also spent more than a decade as an attorney and director with a statewide civil rights organization, focusing on employment discrimination, compliance, and governance matters.

Earlier in her career, she practiced with The Law Offices of Linster E. Brinkley, P.A., where she handled corporations, franchises, and trademarks — experience that laid the foundation for her return to BizLaw.

Her practice covers:

Employment & HR Compliance (Employer-Side) – handbooks, HR policies, contractor agreements, compliance audits, workplace investigations, harassment claims
Trademarks – federal trademark searches, applications, renewals, and enforcement
General Counsel Services – outsourced, ongoing legal support for Florida businesses
Nonprofit Law – formation, governance, compliance, and board training for nonprofit organizations
Annual Compliance & Governance Audits – helping businesses stay aligned with state and federal

Community Involvement:

In addition to her legal practice, Thania serves on the School Board of Learning Gate Community School, reflecting her commitment to education and community service.

Education:

J.D., Stetson University College of Law
B.A., Economics and Political Science, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill

Professional Memberships & Bar Admission

Member, The Florida Bar (Bar No. 97301)
Admitted: 07/25/2012
Eligible to practice law in Florida; in good standing

Commitment to Clients

At BizLaw, we believe businesses succeed when their legal strategies are clear, proactive, and practical. With founding attorney Lin Brinkley guiding the firm and Attorney Thania Clevenger leading employment law and HR compliance, BizLaw offers Florida companies comprehensive support — from formation and franchising to contracts, trademarks, and workplace issues.