Catherine Douglas Gemma
About Catherine
Biography
Member of the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Venice Library. Former member of the Board of Directors and former Treasurer of the Virginia B. Andes Community Clinic.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
12 years
12 years
12 years
12 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
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Licensed in Florida for 25 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in Rhode Island for 32 years
State: Rhode Island
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 39 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Catherine Gemma, LLC
244 Tamiami Trl S, Venice, FL, 34285-2419
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Catherine Douglas Gemma's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
11 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews
Posted by Diana | September 30, 2014
Great Person! Great Lawyer!
Finding a lawyer with integrity that really cares personally about you, can be a challenge! Try Catherine Gemma. I continue to be impressed with her knowledge, grit and fortitude. I have worked with her under a number of circumstances and am impressed and grateful. I think anyone who hires her wi...
Posted by A. Ahlers | September 30, 2014 | Car Accidents
Excellent Attorney
Cathrine is an excellent attorney - hired her to handle a car accident my daughter was in and she has done a great job in working with the insurance, follow up and informing us. Would absolutely recommend
Posted by Agnes | September 30, 2014
Thank you!
We referred three people to Catherine Gemma , all accident related. The feedback we received was that Catherine Gemma is very knowledgeable, explains things clearly and best of all handles all issues personally. If you need quality legal guidance, I would highly recommend attorney Catherine Gemma.
Posted by Christina | September 26, 2014 | Personal Injury
Catherine Gemma is the Way to go.
I trust Catherine Gemma to the fullest. I would recommend her to anyone. She keeps you informed and is very personable. She's knowledgeable in what she does and will answer any questions to the fullest and help me better understand what is going on. f anyone needs a personal injury attorney Catherine...
Posted by Alesha | September 26, 2014
Kind and Trustworthy
When I first worked with Catherine Gemma, I was pleasantly surprised by her kindness and compassion for helping people. I felt extremely comfortable and cared for. Also, Catherine Gemma's experience and qualifications are very impressive. I feel that Catherine is more qualified and comforting than an...
Catherine Douglas Gemma's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of knowing Cathy for several years and have referred cases to her with absolute confidence."
"There is no finer trial attorney than Cathy Gemma. She is smart, personable and exceedingly skilled in the courtroom. I endorse her without reservation."
"I endorse Catherine Gemma. Catherine is a knowledgeable and well respected lawyer who cares about her clients. Catherine is someone who you could be confident referring cases to."
Business lawyer
Probate lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2009
Board Certification Civil Trial, Florida Supreme Court
2006
Certified Circuit Civil Mediator, Florida Supreme Court
2006
Qualified Arbitrator, Florida Supreme Court
1996
Distinguished Service Award, Stonehill College Alumni
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney/Owner, Catherine Gemma LLC
2001 - 2012
Shareholder, Wilkins Frohlich PA
1986 - 2001
Partner, Wynn & Wynn, PC
Associations
2014 - 2015
Sarasota/Bradenton ABOTAPresident
2007 - 2008
Sarasota County Bar AssociationJudicial Evaluation Committee
2007 - 2008
Twelfth Judicial CircuitPeer Review Council
2006 - 2007
Venice-Englewood Bar AssociationPresident
Education
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
1995
"Sick" Buildings
1992
Deposition Skills
1992
Trial Skills
1991
Deposition Skills
Publications
2010
1995
1992
Languages
English