O. Kim Byrd

O. Kim Byrd

also known as Kim Byrd

4.6
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 36 years

Family Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +4 more

5025 W Lemon Street, Tampa, FL

About O.

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Family 25%

Divorce, Paternity, Child Custody, Visitation, Child Support, Domestic Partnership Agreements, Adoption, etc.

25 years | 153 cases

25%
Estate Planning 5%

Wills, Living Wills, Trusts, Health Care Surrogates, Powers of Attorney, etc.

25 years | 276 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 25 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2000

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 36 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1990

Resigned Without Prejudice

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 36 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1990

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Hunter Law P.A.

5025 W Lemon Street, Tampa, FL, 33609

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O. Kim Byrd's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Sharon | July 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Worst attorney we ever hired-

We hired Bryd, was paid more than he ever worked for- he was Completely unprepared, to fight for fathers rights in an emergency hearing. The court pleads looked like they were written by a middle school child. If your a single father wanting rights to your child . Stay as far way from Kim Byrd - he’s... a horrible attorney!

Posted by Jesse | May 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mr. Byrd is knowledgeable and reliable, the guy to go see

Mr. Byrd helped me in 2019-2020 in a very very unusual paternity case. Most attorneys turned me down right away or wanted insane amounts of money to even get started. Mr. Byrd had flat fees and was reasonable to work with on that matter. Mr. Byrd stuck it out through the end with me. This was the sec...ond time ever in my life needing an attorney for something. The first time I lost all confidence in legal counsel by a big name in Panama City, but that was made up the second time around for me. In the end, the results were not in my favor but not a fault to me or counsel either. I would use Mr. Byrd's services anytime and recommend him for sure.

Posted by Anthony | December 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fantastic Attorney

Kim was an invaluable resource to me for over two years, following a complicated and drawn out separation I had initially attempted to handle on my own. Mr. Byrd was extremely honest, trustworthy, diligent, and dedicated. From the beginning of the separation process up until my settlement and final r...esolution, communication was never lacking. Mr. Byrd was available via telephone, text or email. He would respond promptly and patiently to any question I had asked. I was always up-to-date on the status of my case, and received detailed invoices; with in my opinion, very reasonable billing practices. I would highly recommend Mr. Byrd to anyone seeking legal advice/counseling.

Posted by Todd | September 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Flexible and Knowlegeable

I represented myself until things got out of hand on my case. I contacted Kim from the Internet. He stepped in to facilitate, through mediation, a return of my contact with my children. After that he prepared me for and represented me at a contempt hearing. He did a great job.

Posted by anonymous | March 3, 2011

Excellent Representation

Mr. Byrd handled my divorce expeditiously and efficiently. He was attentive and understanding of my family's needs. He was responsive, easy to talk to and a pleasure to work with.

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O. Kim Byrd's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tyrone Adams

Family lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Byrd is a professional and knowledgeable on family law matters and Court Practice."

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Ethan Way

Child custody lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. Mr. Byrd is a comsumate professional and is extremely knowledgeable on family law matters and Court Practice in the 1st Circuit."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Oran. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Kevin Slattery

Family lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. As an attorney who practices only immigration law, I routinely refer to Mr. Byrd immigration clients who have family-law needs. He is very knowledgeable, courteous, and a consummate professional."

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Michael Maddux

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Kevin Slattery

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2011

Outstanding Pro Bono Service by a Lawyer, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit and Bay Area Legal Services

2010

Silver PIn for pro bono service, Bay Area Legal Services, Inc.

2010

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Senior Associate, Hunter Law P.A.

2021 - 2021

Owner, O. Kim Byrd, P.A.

2020 - 2021

Senior Associate, Law Legal Group, P.A.

2015 - 2020

Owner, O. Kim Byrd, P.A.

2013 - 2014

Associate, Morris & Hancock, PA

2011 - 2013

Principal Attorney, Givens Law Group

2001 - 2011

Attorney Owner, Byrd Legal Counsel, PA

Associations

2009 - 2017

HCBA Diversity Committee

2008 - 2017

Family Law American Inn of Court of Tampa

2006 - 2017

HCBA Family Law Section

2006 - 2016

National LGBT Bar Association

Past President

2002 - 2017

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Alimony Challenge

Although the case is being appealed, the trial court terminated the alimony.

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Education

1989

New York Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University of Florida

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Basic Family Law

Paternity

2014

HCBA Panel Discussion

Diversity

2014

Clearwater Bar Monthly Meeting

Diversity

Publications

2011

Hillsborough County Bar Association Lawyer Magazine Same-Sex Marriage in Florida
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