Kathryn Ann Hathaway

Kathryn Ann Hathaway

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 39 years

Probate Lawyer at Tallahassee, FL
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Bankruptcy & Debt

PO Box 3005, Tallahassee, FL

About Kathryn

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Probate 34%

Probate, estates, trust administration

39 years

34%
Bankruptcy and Debt 33%

Chapter 7 and Chapter 13,

39 years

33%
Estate Planning 33%

Wills, Revocable Trusts, Living Wills, Health Care Surrogates, HIPAA Releases, Pre-Need Guardianship designations, Special Needs Trusts, Trusts for Minors, Medicaid Trusts

39 years

33%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 39 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1986

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Hathaway Sprague Law, P.A.

PO Box 3005, Tallahassee, FL, 323153005

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Kathryn Ann Hathaway's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Alan | August 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Highly Recommended

I was hesitant about going through the process of Chapter 13 bankruptcy but Kathryn Hathaway explained the process thoroughly. After our initial consultation, I knew I had made the right decision to do this and in choice of attorney to guide me through it. Now, five years later, I'm so glad Kathryn... handled my case. She and Tara were always there to answer questions, provide any documents I might need, and be at my side in the courtroom. Always professional and caring, that's the way Kathryn Hathaway and her team treat their clients. I very highly recommend them!

Posted by Ryan | June 15, 2022

Very knowledgable and helpful

I consulted her on an issue that I have been unable to resolve for over 20 years of effort. She provided insight that was invaluable and helped me through a very difficult period. She knew my particular situation better than I knew my own.

Posted by Tara Brogdon (Lovel) | August 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

SHE IS THE BEST

For a very busy woman, Ms. Hathaway treated me like I was her closest friend and only client. She worked with me on making payments while still starting the bankruptcy process. I recommend her to EVERYONE I come across who is looking for a bankruptcy attorney.... She is the BEST!!

Kathryn Hathaway

Replied last August 29, 2020

Thank you Tara Lovell - you are one of my very favorite clients! I appreciate your review. They do help other people who need me, find me!

Posted by Jonathan | June 24, 2018

Highly Recommended

I am happy to recommend Kathryn Hathaway. She was professional, prompt and compassionate in all legal counsel provided. She took the time to listen carefully to my situation and made smart recommendations that addressed my issues efficiently. I felt that Kathryn was focussed on what was best for me.... I am very comfortable in recommending Kathryn Hathaway at Hathaway Sprague Law.

Posted by Janice | February 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Credit Repair

Get the best

Being in my early 60's I really didn't want to file bankruptcy, because of the thought I probably wouldn't have credit the rest of my life. But, I just couldn't see my way off the sinking ship, so I contacted Kathryn to see what my options were. Bankruptcy was pretty much my only option to ever see d...aylight, so we jumped into it together. She told me I would have to work hard at this, but she'd seen worse cases and thought one day my credit would be back. I followed all her advice, working on all the classes she offered. That was 4 yrs ago, and last September I wanted to move from an apartment complex that was charging me a fortune, so I looked into buying a home. I hadn't applied for any credit cards, just a used car which I got, but I never asked anyone what my credit score was. When I applied for a home loan - HOLY MOSES - they told me it was 702, and I was eligible for up to $180K in a home loan. Of course, I'm not spending any $180K, I learned my lesson well, but wow, I was actually eligible for that amount, and only 4 yrs after my bankruptcy. So I did buy a house and I pay $400 less per month on the mortgage than I would've been paying for my rental. It was a no brainer in my mind. When I filed for the loan I needed to show the mortgage company all the bankruptcy papers, and sure enough I called the office and they emailed everything to me. I can't tell anyone enough to just listen to Kathryn and follow her steps - and you can do it too. Her and her staff are the pros on the block. Don't settle for second best. She's truly second to none.

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Sandra Green

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Kathryn Hathaway. She makes it her mission to help her clients through the financial and emotional turmoil of bankruptcy and to rise like the Phoenix. She is not only an excellent attorney, but also is generous and caring person who is genuinely concerned about the well being of her clients."

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James Donohue

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kathryn represents debtors in bankruptcy cases, I represent creditors, and we have both done this for many years. In the numerous cases we have had together, Kathryn has always been well prepared, accessible, and a pleasure to deal with, even in adversarial situations. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking competent counsel in consumer bankruptcy cases."

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Allen Turnage

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is diligent, persistent, caring, and an excellent attorney."

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James Garrity

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kathryn Hathaway is the lawyer I send my own clients to when they need a bankruptcy expert. I’ve been sending them to her for years, and I receive no compensation for this; I do it because Kathryn is the best. I represent victims of employment discrimination; many have been wrongfully fired, are at risk of losing everything, and must consider bankruptcy as an option. It is a deeply-emotional time, and they need someone who’s part counselor, part therapist, and an expert in bankruptcy law. The feedback I get from my own clients is extremely positive. Kathryn wonderfully walks you through the entire process - how it works, what it does, and how to successfully move forward. She is there every step of the way. For me, the ideal bankruptcy lawyer provides both expert guidance and peace of mind. For people in financial distress, Kathryn is solid gold – the best in her field, well-known by the legal community and highly-respected by judges."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Board Certified - Consumer Bankruptcy, American Board of Certification

2014

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Attorney, Hathaway Sprague Law, P.A.

1991 - 1996

Shareholder, Law Office of Kathryn A. Hathaway

Associations

The Florida Bar, Sections on Business and Small Practice Management

Member

2002 - 2003

Northern District of Florida Bankruptcy Bar Association

Secretary

2001 - 2002

Northern District of Florida Bankruptcy Bar Association

President

2000 - 2003

Northern District of Florida Bankruptcy Bar Association

Board of Directors

Education

1986

Florida State University College of Law

1975

Florida Atlantic University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

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Publications

N/A

Rise Like a Phoenix: The 12 Steps of Bankruptcy Rise Like a Phoenix: The 12 Steps of Bankruptcy

Languages

English

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