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%
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
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
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Catherine Douglas Gemma's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
11 Client Reviews
Showing 11 - 11 of 11 reviews
Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Friends in need
We have friends that hired Catherine and they could not be more satisfied with the way she handled their case. She is a very talented attorney and comes highly recommended by many.
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