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Catherine McWilliam Rinaldo

Catherine McWilliam Rinaldo

Rinaldo Law Group
  • Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse
  • Florida
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Biography

Attorney Catherine M. Rinaldo, founding partner of Rinaldo Law Group,
has secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for her clients.
For over 30 years, she has represented hundreds of clients in personal
injury and wrongful death cases arising from automobile negligence,
motorcycle and bicycle crashes, medical malpractice, abuse, defective
products and hotel and apartment inadequate security. She has
co-counseled and partnered with law firms from around the country to
achieve the best results for her clients.

Ms. Rinaldo prides herself in a taking a personal approach to the
representation of her clients. “When a client engages our firm, I want
them to know that their needs and concerns are of the utmost
importance to us,” she says. “All matters are handled with the highest
legal attention and full respect for the sensitive nature of the
circumstances.”
Since 1985, Ms. Rinaldo has been a member of the Florida Bar. She
has reached the highest level of recognition of an attorney’s competence
and experience with a AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®
and an “Excellent” AVVO rating. Mrs. Rinaldo is active in the community
and is a leader among her peers.

Early in her career, Ms. Rinaldo defended claims brought against
Fortune 500® giants such as State Farm and Allstate. This provided
unique insight into how her opponents evaluate and defend claims.

Education
Tulane University School of Law
J.D. (1985) | Law
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Professional Experience
Managing Partner
Rinaldo Law Group
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Founding Partner
Rinaldo Law Group
- Current
Attorney - Private Practitioner
Catherine G. McWilliam
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Associate - Private Practitioner
Winn and Jorgensen
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Associate - Private Practitioner
McClain & Associates, PA
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Awards
AV Preeminent Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Million Dollar Advocate
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate
Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Fellowship
U.S. Department of Justice
Professional Associations
St. Michael's Legal Center
Director
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Keenan Ball Trial College
Member
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Million Dollar Forum
Member
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Multi Million Dollar Forum
Member
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Better Business Bureau
Member
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Supreme Court Historical Society
Member
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Tampa Bay Catholic Lawyers Guild
Member
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Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association
Member
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Florida Justice Association
Member
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Hillsborough County Women's Bar Association
Member
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Martindale Hubble
- Current
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Florida State Bar  # 516465
Member
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Florida Bar Association
Member
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Hillsborough County Bar Association
Member
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Florida Bar, Grievance Committee A
Member
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Tampa Bay Inns of Court
Founding Barrister Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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11th Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Nursing Home Abuse
Additional Practice Areas
  • Car Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Bicycle Accidents
  • Pedestrian Accident
  • Child Injuries
  • Wrongful Burial Cremation
  • Injuries from Drunk Driver
  • Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist
  • Distracted Driving
  • Brain Injuries
  • Catastrophic Injuries
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Burn Injuries
  • Electrocutions
  • Wrongful Death
  • Fractures/Broken Bones
Languages
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
3800 W. Bay to Bay Blvd.
3800 W. Bay to Bay Blvd.
Suite 11
Tampa, FL 33629
Telephone: (813) 831-9999
Fax: (813) 831-0977
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed