Dustin Scott Timblin
Partner
Overview
Dustin Timblin is an attorney in Holland & Knight's Nashville office who helps healthcare companies, lenders and private equity sponsors navigate the complexities of commercial finance transactions and works to close deals efficiently and strategically. Clients turn to him when they need a knowledgeable corporate finance attorney who combines deep industry knowledge with skilled negotiation and creative problem-solving to move transactions forward, even in challenging circumstances.
Mr. Timblin represents a broad range of market participants, including banks, financial institutions, specialty lenders, hedge funds, mezzanine lenders and private equity firms, as well as healthcare borrowers seeking growth capital or acquisition financing. His healthcare finance practice spans medical and dental practice management lending, HUD 232 transactions, acquisition and development financing, and the specialized capital structures that define this dynamic sector, with a particular focus on skilled nursing facilities. Whether representing the lender or borrower in a transaction, Mr. Timblin brings the perspective and practical insight that comes from understanding both positions at the table.
Mr. Timblin's experience extends across a wide spectrum of debt capital structures and transaction types. He regularly advises clients on senior and subordinated credit facilities, private debt securities, asset-based lending, leveraged lending, dividend recapitalizations, equipment financing and leasing, and distressed lending situations. This range allows him to guide clients through transactions of varying complexity and risk profiles, tailoring his approach to the commercial realities and strategic objectives of each deal.
Companies value Mr. Timblin's client-focused approach and his ability to cut through complexity to focus on what matters: closing transactions. He is known for his responsiveness, detail-oriented work, collaborative approach to deal teams and steadfast commitment to finding practical solutions that protect his clients' interests without unnecessarily prolonging negotiations.
Credentials
- Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., with honors
- Tennessee Technological University, B.S., Finance, summa cum laude
- Tennessee
- American Bar Association
- American Health Law Association
- King's Daughters Child Development Center, Board of Directors
- Nashville Legal Aid Society, Pro Bono Clinic, Volunteer