About Mary
Mary Elizabeth Quinn is Board Certified in the areas of Marital & Family Law. Ms. Quinn is the Founder of Quinn & Lynch, P.A. that specializes in the areas of Marital & Family Law. As a Trial Attorney, Ms. Quinn specializes in the area of Divorce Law and has over twenty (20) years of extensive litigation experience in those areas. Ms. Quinn confines her practice exclusively to complex dissolution of marriage litigation and negotiations, mediations, parenting and time-sharing issues, custodial determination, asset distribution, spousal support, maintenance and alimony. Furthermore, Ms. Quinn has extensive experience in the preparation & execution of Premarital Agreements, trial litigation experience with domestic violence issues, Paternity actions, modifications of existing Orders of the Court and declaratory relief as it relates to Family Law.
Ms. Quinn is certified to practice before the United States Supreme Court; the Supreme Court of Florida and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. She has been an active committee member of the Florida Family Law Rules & Forms Committee since 2006 and currently serves on this Committee with the Florida Bar. Ms. Quinn has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1996 and has been active in its Family Law Section. Furthermore, she has been active in the Hillsborough County Bar Association and specifically the Family Law Section of the Bar. Ms. Quinn is a Master of the Family Law Inns of Court and an active member of both the Florida and Hillsborough Associations of Women Lawyers.
Ms. Quinn graduated from the University of South Florida in 1991 with a Bachelors Degree in English. She graduated from St. Thomas School of Law in Miami, Florida where she obtained her Juris Doctorate Degree with Honors in 1996.
For over twenty (20) years, Ms. Quinn has been active in the Family Law Community and has conducted several seminars including Overview of Family & Matrimonial Law; Divorce Law in Florida; Marital Settlement Agreements in Florida; Handling your First Custody Dispute; Child Custody Modifications; and Divorce Taxation in Florida.
Practice areas
- Divorce and separation: 50%
Agressive and effective representation of clients in divorce cases dealing with Parenting Issues, asset and liability idenitification and valuation, alimony issues and child support issues.
23 years, 2,500 cases
- Family: 20%
Assisting Familys in all aspects of Marital & Family Law including divorce, child custody, visitation, time-sharing, alimony,distribution of assets and liabilities, child support and all related issues.
23 years, 2,000 cases
- Child custody: 20%
23 years, 2,000 cases
- Uncontested divorce: 10%
23 years, 500 cases
Languages spoken
Greek, English
Contact
Quinn & Lynch, P.A.
412 East Madison Street
Suite 1008
Tampa, FL, 33602
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| FL | Member in Good Standing | 1996 | 09/12/2019 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Best Divorce Lawyers in Tampa | Expertise | 2019 |
| 10 Best Law Frims | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2019 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
| 10 Best Law Firms | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2018 |
| 10 Best Attorney's Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2018 |
| Certified Family Mediator | Supreme Court of Florida | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale Hubbell | 2017 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
| Board Certified - Family Law | Florida Bar | 2012 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
| AV Rated Preeminent | Martindale Hubbell | 2011 |
| Board Certified Specialist in Marital & Family Law | The Florida Bar | 2011 |
| Certified Family Mediator | Supreme Court of Florida | 2010 |
| Certified to Practice | United States Supreme Court | 2004 |
| Acknowledgment Award for Public Service | Center for Women | 2002 |
| Certified to Practice | United States District Court Middle District Florida | 1997 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | Quinn & Lynch, P.A | 2019 - 2019 |
| Owner | Quinn Law Firm | 2001 - 2018 |
| Partner | Turmel & Quinn, P.A. | 1999 - 2000 |
| Attorney | Barr Murman Tonelli, P.A. | 1998 - 1999 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers | Member | 1998 - Present |
| Family Law Inns of Court | Master | 1998 - Present |
| Florida Bar | Member | 1996 - Present |
| Hillsborough County Bar Family Law Section | Member | 1996 - Present |
| Florida Bar, Certification Committee | Member | 2019 - 2020 |
| Florida Bar, Certification Committee | Member | 2016 - 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Bar Rules & Forms Committee | Committee Member | 2006 - 2012 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Women | Divorce Law In Florida | 2002 |
| National Business Institute Seminar | Child Custody Modification | 2001 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas School of Law | Juris Doctorate | 1996 |
| University of South Florida | Bachelors of Art | 1991 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Overview of Family Law | Family Law | 2010 |
| Divorce Law | Divorce issues in Florida | 2009 |
| Divorce Law in Florida | Divorce Law | 2003 |
| Marital Agreements in Florida | Marital Settlement Agreements | 2002 |
| Handling your First Custody Dispute | Custody Disputes | 2001 |
| Child Custody Modifications | Modifications of Child Custody Orders | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce Taxation in Florida | Taxation issues in Divorce | 1997 |
You can't go wrong by hiring Mary Quinn
Posted by Brenda
Fri Dec 18 2015
One of the Best, Ever !!
Posted by James
Wed Jan 21 2015
Attorney endorsements
(12)Charles Gallagher, Foreclosure Attorney on Mar 4, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mary Quinn is a Board Certified Family Law attorney and the founder and principal of The Quinn Law Firm. Mary is a gifted attorney and advocate. She has subject matter expertise in family law, child support child custody, visitation, alimony, domestic violence and paternity. She is brilliant and obtains favorable results for her clients. Without hesitation, I endorse and recommend Mary.
Carlos Pazos, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 18, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Excellent lawyer and advocate for her Clients. Always professional and ethical in her handlings of her cases.
Joseph Registrato, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Lisa Bedwell, Family Attorney on Jun 11, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Mary Quinn is one of the most learned lawyers I know. She has a near photographic recollection of case law, and approaches her cases with reasonable expectations of the law and a willingness to consider both sides of the conflict when coming to a solution. I would recommend Mary to anyone seeking assistance in the area of family law and have had nothing but good experiences in working with her on cases, both in and out of the courtroom.
Betty Jones, Criminal defense Attorney on May 24, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Jennifer Ficarrotta, Family Attorney on May 9, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Always a professional. Thanks.
I highly endorse this lawyer. Ms. Quinn is an excellent family law attorney and advocates well for her clients. She settles cases when appropriate and litigates when necessary.
Johanne Valois-Shoffstall, Mediation Attorney on Mar 14, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Mary Quinn for well over 10 years. I have had cases in which she was opposing counsel and I have mediated several cases in which she was one of the attorneys. Not only is Mary Quinn ALWAYS well prepared, but her clients are as well, which is very important, especially in a mediation setting when clients' understanding is necessary for them to exercise their right to make their own decisions. Mary is extremely knowledgeable and her sense of ethics is above board.
David Caveda, Family Attorney on Mar 13, 2012
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I've had the pleasure, and challenge, of working as opposing counsel on several family law cases with Mary Quinn over the years. She is an excellent attorney that is always well-prepared and knowledgeable,
Kendra Davis, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 13, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mary Quinn is extremely knowledgeable in the area of family law. She is a very organized lawyer who advocates passionately for her clients.
G. Green, Family Attorney on Apr 9, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mary is an excellent Family Law Attorney. She is extremely knowledgeable, always prepared and has a great working relationship with her clients. Her reputation in the legal community is second to none.
Scott Davis, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 31, 2010
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have known Mary for several years and she is an excellent attorney. She is a skilled litigator, thorough, highly organized, and a strong advocate for her clients. She is on a very short list of attorneys I would recommend if I had a conflict on a case.
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