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Jennifer C. Harrington is an AV-rated attorney with over twenty years of experience practicing law. Ms. Harrington practices exclusively in the area of family law, with a focus on divorce, custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, paternity, domestic violence, equitable distribution, modifications, enforcement proceedings, prenuptial agreements and collabrative law.
She devotes a significant portion of her practice to child custody cases, and her considerable wealth of experience in this area includes working on international-level custody cases.
Ms. Harrington has prepared and presented seminars for the Florida Bar, including the Trial Advocacy Seminar, the Children's Issues Seminar, and Attorney's Fee Seminars. She is the past Chair of the Family Law Section Continuing Legal Education Committee, and is a past member of the Family Law Section Executive Council. She is also a former member of the Family Law Rules Committee and was appointed to the Legal Needs of Children Committee.
Prior to practicing exclusively in the area of family law, Ms. Harrington was an Assistant State Attorney for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in Fort Myers, Florida, where she was a supervisor in the Major Crimes Division, preparing and litigating capital murder death penalty cases.
Ms. Harrington is licensed to practice law in Florida and is also admitted to practice before the Federal Middle District of Florida. She is a member of the Clearwater Bar Association and the Canakaris Inn of Court.
Ms. Harrington received her J.D. in 1989 from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and her B.A. in 1982 from the University of Central
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Acquired: 1991
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Criterion Centre, Suite 140, 29605 U.S. Highway 19 North, Clearwater, FL, 33761-1538
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Posted by Sheri | January 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
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I was up against 2 lawyers, my soon to be ex and his attorney. I needed the best so I hired Ms. Harrington. She handled my extremely complicated and contentious divorce with tremendous skill and professionalism. She helped me understand Florida divorce law, explained the process clearly and answered ...
Posted by Andrea | April 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
divorce
Jennifer is an excellent lawyer whom I've had fighting for me in court for 6 years. She's helped me through my divorce and then through an alimony case. She truly cares about her clients and is great at communicating with them. She has always given me great advice, even when I didn't want to hear ...
Posted by Michael | October 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Professional quality counsel
I worked with Ms. Harrington related to a post divorce custody issue. I switched from my prior attorney who did not have the skills for my issues (post dissolution refusal of parenting coordination and attempt to change custody) . Ms. Harrington and her staff was always professional and was well pr...
Posted by Robert | February 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Highly recommend
Jennifer helped through a very trying and difficult dispute with my ex-wife involving our children and the ongoing hostilities. I found her to be not only accessible and thorough, but also prompt with her response to my concerns and questions. In addition to her attention to detail and her expertis...
Posted by Mary | January 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Highly Competent Attorney
Jennifer helped resolve a dispute with my former spouse over our MSA. She was able to quickly bring my situation to resolution, and fairly represented my interests. Her experience in family law was demonstrated through the entire litigation process. The staff was pleasant to work with, and respo...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with this lawyer in both divorce and custody disputes. While she is a zealous advocate, I find her reasonable to work with and maintains a high level of professionalism."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jennifer Harrington for over 15 years through her activities with the Florida Bar as well as in the local Tampa Bay legal community. She has an excellent reputation for integrity, smarts and professionalism. Ms. Harrington is a powerful advocate for her clients. She knows when to litigate and when to negotiate a settlement and advises her clients accordingly. She is respected by the judges and colleagues alike. I highly recommend her in any family and marital law matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. I'm very impressed with Jennifer. She is professional and has a great work ethic. Over many years, I've observed her to be an able and ethical advocate on behalf of her clients."
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2022
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Top Lawyer, Tampa Bay Magazine
2018
Top Lawyer, Tampa Bay Magazine
2017
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2012
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2011
Top Lawyer, Tampa Bay Magazine
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Top Lawyer, Tampa Bay Magazine
2000 - Present
Guardian ad litem, Court Appointed
1995 - Present
Attorney, Jennifer C Harrington P.A.
1990 - 1994
Assistant State Attorney, 12th Judicial Circuit
1995 - Present
Clearwater Bar AssociationMember
2000 - 2005
Florida Bar, Continuing Legal Education CommitteeChair
1998 - 2005
Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Executive CouncilMember
1995 - 1998
Florida Bar, Family Law Rules CommitteeMember
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2002
Children's Issues
2000
Trial Advocacy
English