Catherine Douglas Gemma

Catherine Douglas Gemma

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 39 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Venice, FL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accident ... +2 more

244 Tamiami Trl S, Venice, FL

About Catherine

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 25 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2000

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Rhode Island for 32 years

State: Rhode Island

Acquired: 1993

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 39 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1986

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Catherine Gemma, LLC

244 Tamiami Trl S, Venice, FL, 34285-2419

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Catherine Douglas Gemma's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Responsiveness

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 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... Gemma is your girl. She won't let you down.

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Catherine Douglas Gemma's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Policastro

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of knowing Cathy for several years and have referred cases to her with absolute confidence."

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Dino Colucci

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"There is no finer trial attorney than Cathy Gemma. She is smart, personable and exceedingly skilled in the courtroom. I endorse her without reservation."

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Laurie Zimmerman

Medical malpractice lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Susan Gregory

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Laurie Zimmerman

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

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 ABOTA

President

2007 - 2008

Sarasota County Bar Association

Judicial Evaluation Committee

2007 - 2008

Twelfth Judicial Circuit

Peer Review Council

2006 - 2007

Venice-Englewood Bar Association

President

Education

1986

New England School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1973

Stonehill College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1995

Liability for "Sick" Buildings

"Sick" Buildings

1992

Taking Depositions Workshop

Deposition Skills

1992

How to Try a Car Accident Case

Trial Skills

1991

Deposition Basics Seminar

Deposition Skills

Publications

2010

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education New England Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Torts: Liability and Litigation/ Chapter 11 Damages

1995

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Elements of Proof in a Sick Building Case

1992

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Subsequent Use of Depositions

Languages

English

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