Tara Scott Lynn

Tara Scott Lynn

3.9
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 21 years

Family Lawyer at Saint Petersburg, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

2501 First Avenue North, Saint Petersburg, FL

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Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

International Law 15%

International Child Abduction

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 21 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2004

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Tara J Scott PA

2501 First Avenue North, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33713

Law Offices of Tara J. Scott, PA

1809 Peppertree Drive, Oldsmar, FL, 34677

Law Offices of Tara J. Scott, PA

225 Alcazar Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, 33134

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Tara Scott Lynn's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.9 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Jacob | February 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | LGBT+ Law

Results-oriented and hard worker; LGBT friendly

While my case is not yet finalized, I have no hesitation in reviewing the Law Offices of Tara J. Scott. Ms. Scott is trustworthy, has appropriate empathy and is hard-working. Her office team is also top-notch. Paralegal Rebecca Argeaux-Ott is very quick to respond and communicates well. At the be...ginning stages of my case, I needed an emergency hearing; all of the members of the office were responsive, quick to action and worked to ensure a positive resolution. As a member of the LGBT community and as a father, I was concerned that some attorneys may show judgment or lack of knowledge regarding the law; Ms. Scott is well-versed in the law, especially concerning LGBT rights, and is considerate of gay parenting. I would highly recommend Ms. Scott and her law office.

Posted by Melissa | September 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Sundae handedly ruined my financial well being

I would advise anyone who is seeking a divorce attorney to look elsewhere. This woman single handedly ruined my financial well being. She does not advocate or fight for her clients. My husband of 15 years broke my right hand and took our business. Tara told me I should stop living in the past and get... a job. Well I had a job- an amazing business that my ex took from me. I would love to forget the past but my mangled right hand is a constant reminder of what he did and took. That was her advice to me? She took $4500 and did nothing. No court appearance, no advocating, nothing but agree with my ex’s attorney that I should get all of the household bills, mutual credit card debt, and all business debt and pay for all of this with $2,000 a month. As well as take care of our two children. While my ex should get the business and all of its income???? I don’t know who in their right mind would think that’s doable or what the court ordered. It’s not- she was in over her head and instead of saying so, she took my money and my time and left me out to dry. I had maintained my credit and financial well being until she became my lawyer. EVERYTHING FELL APART AS SOON AS I MADE THE MISTAKE TO HIRE THIS INCOMPETENT ATTORNEY. It’s been a long divorce due to Covid- there are a lot of pieces to my case. I get it’s a lot- she knew what was going on and said she could handle it. She didnt. She is the epitome of lawyer jokes. Please don’t waste your time like I did. Unless it’s an extremely simple, no assets, no kids, no ABUSE case. I’m sure she would do just fine on that type of divorce. Anything besides the straight forward and u are wasting your time. I wish someone had told me this info before I wasted time and energy with this horrible attorney.

Tara Lynn

Replied last September 16, 2021

I am so sorry to hear that your experience with us was so negative. Unfortunately in the legal system, within the branch of family law especially, there are too many times in which what the law permits and what is fair to the parties don’t align. I don’t take those times lightly and it doesn’t ever get easier having to deliver hard news to my clients in difficult cases such as yours – I can’t tell you how often I wish I had the ability to change the laws and the requirements of the Court, but I firmly believe that we did everything within our power, and within the bounds of the justice system, to prevail in your case. Regardless, we want to thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your feedback and will use it as a learning experience moving forward.

Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2013 | Family

Strategic and Passionate

Tara thinks very strategically. She cares deeply about people. She did a great job of containing unethical opposing council while achieving the results I desired. This was a difficult case involving significant dependency court history, she nailed it.

Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2013 | Child Support

Great help with child support/passport issue

Ms. Scott helped me tremendously with my child support issue by educating my on rights that I had regarding obtaining a passport. Even though I am paying back child support and was told that I could not obtain a passport, Ms. Scott showed me how I was indeed eligible to receive a travel passport. She... was professional, courteous, and very knowledgeable. And the whole experience was very cost effective for me, as Ms. Scott also laid out various payment options available to me. I didn't feel like just another client, as I had with other attorneys, but I truly felt Ms. Scott sincerely wanted to help me resolve my issue in a timely manner.

Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Difficult divorce-Great lawyer!

Tara helped me out of a very difficult divorce. She kept me well informed and was very caring throughout the whole experience. She is a great lawyer!

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Tara Scott Lynn's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Gilbert

Litigation lawyer | Jan 05

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"I endorse this lawyer, she is skilled and dedicated to achieving her client's objectives."

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Charles Gallagher

Debt collection lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tara is a first rate attorney. She is diligent, bright and ethical. She serves her clients with the utmost of care. Without reservation I fully endorse Tara."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Class VI Leadership Academy of Fellows, Florida Bar Association

2015

Chair of the Year Award, St. Petersburg Bar Association

2014

Recognition of Pro Bono Legal Assistance, Community Law Program, Inc.

Associations

2019 - Present

St. Petersburg Bar Association

President

2012 - Present

Clearwater Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Barney Masterson American Inn of Court

Member

2011 - Present

Canakaris American Inn of Court

Barrister

2009 - Present

St. Petersburg Bar Association

Member

2018 - 2019

St. Petersburg Bar Association

President-Elect

2016 - 2018

St. Petersburg Bar Association

Executive Board Member

2013 - 2016

St. Petersburg Bar Association

Family Law Section Chair

Education

2004

Stetson University College of Law

JD- Juris Doctor

1999

University of Notre Dame

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2014

Paraclete magazine Family Law Attorney: In it to Win it Or Best Interest of Your Client?

Languages

Spanish

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