Kathryn Lynch has been practicing family law in Tampa, FL since 2012. Ms. Lynch is a dedicated and compassionate attorney who works hard to protect the rights of her clients. She understands the difficulties and emotional phases clients endure during the legal process. She is dedicated to helping families through difficult times. Kathryn's goal is to represent every client with care, compassion, and attention to detail.
Ms. Lynch is a fourth generation Floridian and is an active participant in the Family Law legal community. She is a member of the Florida Bar and specifically the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar. She is a member of the Hillsborough County Bar Association, the Marital & Family Law Section, the Young Lawyers' Division and the Collaborative Section of the Hillsborough County Bar Association.
Ms. Lynch has been elected to the Hillsborough County Bar Association's Marital and Family Law Section Executive Council for both the 2017-2018 and 2018-2021 terms. She is a member of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers and Hillsborough Association of Women Lawyers. Ms. Lynch is trained in the Collaborative Divorce process and is a member of Next Generation Divorce, a group of collaborative divorce professionals who help resolve divorce and other family law matters through a non-litigated, peaceful, and respectful team-based approach. Kathryn is also a member of the Stann Givens Family Law Inns of Court.
Ms. Lynch was selected as a 2017, 2018 and 2019 Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star. She volunteers with the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Association. She also serves as a pro bono attorney with Crossroads for Florida Kids, which is a non-profit organization that represents poor children and young adults in the Hillsborough County area.
Ms. Lynch earned her Juris Doctor from American University's Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C. During law school, Ms. Lynch spent a summer in Buenos Aires, Argentina, volunteering with local youth living in poverty. While she was a student attorney in Washington College of Law's Women in the Law Clinic, she fought to represent low-income clients in family disputes in D.C. Superior Court. Kathryn Lynch also advocated for children's rights in Washington D.C. and Maryland under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act. She represented the parents of children with disabilities such as autism, learning disabilities, and emotional disturbances and worked with school districts to put the appropriate Special Education services in place for them. After she graduated from law school, Ms. Lynch started her professional career at the US Department of Energy as a Freedom of Information Act Analyst in the Loan Programs Office.
Practice areas
10 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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DC | Resigned | 2011 | 02/07/2021 |
FL | Member in Good Standing | 2011 | 03/17/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
Florida Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Quinn & Lynch, P.A. | 2018 - Present |
Associate Attorney | Green Law, P.A. | 2016 - 2018 |
Associate Attorney | Seth R. Nelson, P.A. | 2013 - 2016 |
FOIA Analyst | United States Department Of Energy | 2011 - 2012 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Hillsborough County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division | Member | 2015 - Present |
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Marital and Family Law Section | Executive Council Member | 2017 - 2019 |
Next Generation Divorce | Member | 2017 - 2018 |
The Stann W. Givens Family Law American Inn of Court of Tampa | Associate | 2015 - 2016 |
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division | Member | 2014 - 2015 |
Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers | Member | 2014 - 2016 |
Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers | Member | 2013 - 2014 |
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division | Member | 2013 - 2014 |
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division | Member | 2012 - 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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American University, Washington College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2010 |
Florida State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2007 |
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Brian Palacios, Family Attorney on May 8, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Katie is an outstanding family law attorney. She is passionate about the law and experienced in all areas of a family law case. She gets great results because she is a hard worker and puts the needs of her clients first.
Andrew Mallory, Family Attorney on Feb 20, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Katie is as good as it gets - professional, trustworthy and intelligent. Her knowledge of the law is impeccable. Her advocacy is admirable. She zealously represents the position of her client, while maintaining a respectful demeanor.
Brian Palacios, Family Attorney on May 8, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Katie is an outstanding family law attorney. She is passionate about the law and experienced in all areas of a family law case. She gets great results because she is a hard worker and puts the needs of her clients first.
Andrew Mallory, Family Attorney on Feb 20, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Katie is as good as it gets - professional, trustworthy and intelligent. Her knowledge of the law is impeccable. Her advocacy is admirable. She zealously represents the position of her client, while maintaining a respectful demeanor.
Mary Quinn, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 12, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have had the pleasure to work with Kathryn on a case. She is knowledgeable, professional and a pleasure to work with. I endorse this attorney.
G. Green, Family Attorney on May 9, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Kathryn is an extremely professional and skilled family law attorney. She is an outstanding advocate for clients and someone they can trust
Jessica Felix, Family Attorney on Apr 28, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have had Kathryn as opposing counsel on contested family law matters in the past and witnessed her litigating other family law matters and have found her to be confident, dilligent, knowledgeable, able to manage client's expectations and yet be aggressive when necessary. I highly recommend her.
Jamie Klapholz, Family Attorney on Sep 1, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Katie is a talented and hardworking attorney. I would recommend her to any potential family law client.
Kimberly Hamill, Family Attorney on Jul 7, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Katie is a passionate attorney who knows and understands the needs of her clients. She is always well-prepared and zealously advocates for her clients while displaying a high level of professionalism.
Courtney Bueno, Family Attorney on Jun 18, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Attorney Ashley for about two years now. During that time I have come to know her as an extremely intelligent and professional attorney. She cares about her clients and she cares about handling their matters correctly. She is a straightforward but kind attorney. Her appearance, demeanor, and intelligence demand respect from her peers in and out of the courtroom.