Katherine Cooper Scott

Katherine Cooper Scott

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 18 years

Family Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Family

100 S Ashley Dr Ste 300, Tampa, FL

About Katherine

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

Dissolution of marriage/divorce, paternity, child custody and parenting, alimony, child support, domestic violence

16 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 18 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2007

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Harris, Hunt & Derr, P.A.

100 S Ashley Dr Ste 300, Tampa, FL, 33602-5303

Harris, Hunt & Derr, PA

2300 5th Avenue North, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33713

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Katherine Cooper Scott's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by David | March 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Katherine Scott is outstanding as well as the entire team at Harris, Hunt & Derr!

My experience with Harris, Hunt & Derr, P.A. and specifically Katherine Scott as my lead attorney was nothing short of stellar! While I could easily provide a lot of negative feedback on the permeant alimony laws in the State of Florida, Katherine and the entire team that I worked with gave me comple...te confidence from day one that I/we would ultimately prevail in the end, and over time, by simply taking the high road and being 100% ethical in our words and actions....we did prevail! The entire staff that I worked with was extremely professional but also very personably in our time together. Their accessibility and willingness to listen to my thoughts and ideas were both amazing and refreshing. Divorce is never fun for anyone but, divorce with permeant alimony awarded as part of the equation can be overwhelming and very stressful. For me, they gave me sincere hope from day one based upon my personal situation that everything would turn out the way it should and that is exactly what happened for me. Katherine and the entire team at Harris, Hunt & Derr get my personal praise and highest professional recommendation possible.

Posted by Anne Marie | September 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce

Katherine C. Scott, Esq. is phenomenal!

I was looking for a family law attorney who specialized in amicable marital dissolution. She was recommended to me, and I could not have been more pleased. Katherine explained the process and what to expect, providing guidance along the way. She was professional, kind, competent and absolutely mad...e the difficult process easier. Katherine was responsive, accessible, and followed through on everything in a timely manner. Most of what I appreciated about working with Katherine was the kind genuine care she showed for me and my situation throughout the process. She's great!

Posted by Ken | October 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Katherine & team provided outstanding divorce legal services

Choosing the right divorce lawyer is incredibly important, particularly when the opposing attorney is aggressive and willing to push all boundaries to get an advantage for their client. Harris, Hunt, and Derr came highly recommended from one of the top Attorneys practicing in another specialty in Tam...pa. I am extremely pleased with the firm in general and Katherine Scott in particular. Katherine (and paralegals Phil and Cece) were competent, professional, responsive, and easy to deal with. The firm has everything to do with the divorce process well established even including details like valet parking to avoid scrambling to find a downtown Tampa parking place. It was obvious when Katherine and the opposing council interacted with the judge during the mandatory initial court appearance that even the Judge respected Katherine much more than the opposing council. My divorce moved quickly and my outcome was fair. I highly recommend Katherine and her team.

Posted by Blake | June 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best of the Best

I am formerly a court reporter and have to say that Katherine Cooper Scott is one of the best attorneys that I have ever met. Ms. Scott is representing me in a very contentious divorce. I feel well-represented as she is so very knowledgeable. Katherine also vigorously fights for me and my case. I... highly recommend her!

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Katherine Cooper Scott's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lauren Brusca

Family lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katherine is a professional and truly cares about her practice. She takes the time to follow up on matters both big and small. A true asset to any client thinking about a divorce in Hillsborough/Sarasota Counties."

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Alexa Larkin

Family lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katherine is one of the most zealous advocates I know. She is poised, professional, and committed to achieving her clients' goals. Her trial experience is second to none; but she also has superb skill and practice in settling collaborative and cooperative family law cases. I respect her a great deal and happily endorse her for any family law matter."

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Traci Koster

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Lauren Brusca

Family lawyer

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Christian Givens

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Stann Givens

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Alexa Larkin

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Best Family Law Attorney Runner-Up, Tampa Magazine

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Best Marital & Family Law Attorney - Gulf Coast, North America News Legal Elite

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Partner, Harris & Hunt, P.A.

2010 - 2016

Senior Associate Attorney, Harris and Hunt, P.A.

2009 - 2010

Assistant State Attorney, Office Of The State Attorney 12th Jud.Cir.

2007 - 2009

Assistant Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender 13th Jud. Cir.

Associations

2016 - Present

Florida Bar, Diversity Committee

Member

2013 - Present

Hillsborough County Bar Association Family Law Section

Executive Council Member

2011 - Present

Junior League of Tampa

Member

2010 - Present

Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2010 - Present

Family Law American Inn of Court of Tampa

Barrister

2010 - Present

Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers

Member

2010 - Present

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Member

2015 - 2016

Florida Bar Leadership Academy

Fellow

2014 - 2015

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Leadership Institute Member

2013 - 2014

Junior League Tampa

Leadership Program Member

Education

2007

Stetson University College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

2002

Emory University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

HCBA Family Law Section CLE

Complex Issues in Equitable Distribution

2015

Thirteenth Circuit Family Law Training CLE

Alimony

2013

Florida Bar Basic Discovery CLE

Discovery: Responding, Avoiding, Complying

Publications

2015

Hillsborough County Bar Association Lawyer Magazine Hearsay Exceptions: Evidence in Contested Parenting Cases

2011

Hillsborough County Bar Association Lawyer Magazine Kaaa-boom! Kaaa Case Resolves Conflict But Creates Questions

Languages

English

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