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Jennifer Harrington

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Licensed for 30 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

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

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Domestic Violence

Language

English

Contact

Jennifer C. Harrington, P.A.Criterion CentreSuite 140, 29605 U.S. Highway 19 NorthClearwater, FL, 33761-1538

Office: (727) 500-2931

Website: N/A

Reviews

Sandy
July 3, 2019

My therapist recommended Jennifer to help me get away from a very emotionally, verbally and mentally abusive marriage. I hired Jennifer before I left the State (I was counseled to leave for my safety.). She is a brilliant attorney in her ability to handle a difficult situation. She fights hard but fair for her clients. She gave me the courage and strength to get through this difficult time. I highly recommend Jennifer Harrington. You will be in good hands. She gets the job done!!!!!

Eric
April 4, 2019

Jennifer represented me in a Florida Child Custody and financial support dispute with my ex wife. Her work outclassed my ex-wife's work and we won at every stage of the litigation. In addition to winning all of the litigation issues, I would also add that her fees were very reasonable. I would recommend her highly to anyone involved in a family law matter in Florida.

Gwendolyn Walker
July 18, 2017

I hired Ms Harrington for child custody case. She is honest, caring, prompt and to the point. She listens and guides you in the direction for the best outcome for your case. She always had my family's best interest in mind the hole case. She always made me feel at ease in the most stressful situations. I will not hesitate to hired her again. Definitely would recommend her.

Andrea
April 27, 2017

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 it. She was always up front and honest with how things could go with my cases which I really appreciated. She is more than my lawyer; through the hardest time in my life she was there for me and I now consider her my friend.

Michael
October 18, 2016

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 prepared for meetings and telephone calls. Her advice was sound and I never felt pressured to move to trial or "go to war and spend heavy". While Jennifer's advice and counsel keep us out of trial I was confident that if we needed to go she would be successful. If you are looking for a family lawyer whom you can trust, who has a businesslike approach, I would without equivocation recommend Jennifer Harrington.

Suzy
September 29, 2016

I am a divorce attorney, who went through a divorce. The irony of that is not lost on me. Recalling a saying "an attorney representing herself has a fool for a client", I knew I needed an attorney. My ex being the "gem" that he is, I knew I needed the best. Jennifer fit that bill to a tee. She was tough but fair, and honed in on the real issues in the case so as not to waste time and money on the trivial. Jennifer's involvement allowed me the freedom to focus on my emotional healing, as well as my law practice. I am so grateful for having retained her, and I would gladly recommend her to anyone facing a family law issue.

anonymous
February 26, 2016

Jennifer was very professional, honest and supportive as I dealt with a 3 year process to divorce my attorney husband of almost 30 years. She has also had to continue to assist me numerous times when we needed to return to court for adjustments in the original divorce decree. She was always available and had to handle a very difficult judge and issues involving our children.

Robert
February 26, 2016

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 expertise, she made me feel at ease and helped me remain focused. I would not hesitate to seek her counsel again should I need it, and would certainly recommend her as an excellent attorney.

Mary
January 22, 2016

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 response time to questions/situations was quick. I would highly recommend using this attorney.

Elizabeth
February 4, 2015

Jennifer was attentive and very honest in her advice and assessment of my case. There is always someone available to help by phone or e-mail. Her staff was very helpful. Jennifer got me through one of the more difficult times in my life I am grateful she was my lawyer, and would not hesitate to recommend her.

Sandy
July 3, 2019

My therapist recommended Jennifer to help me get away from a very emotionally, verbally and mentally abusive marriage. I hired Jennifer before I left the State (I was counseled to leave for my safety.). She is a brilliant attorney in her ability to handle a difficult situation. She fights hard but fair for her clients. She gave me the courage and strength to get through this difficult time. I highly recommend Jennifer Harrington. You will be in good hands. She gets the job done!!!!!

Eric
April 4, 2019

Jennifer represented me in a Florida Child Custody and financial support dispute with my ex wife. Her work outclassed my ex-wife's work and we won at every stage of the litigation. In addition to winning all of the litigation issues, I would also add that her fees were very reasonable. I would recommend her highly to anyone involved in a family law matter in Florida.

Gwendolyn Walker
July 18, 2017

I hired Ms Harrington for child custody case. She is honest, caring, prompt and to the point. She listens and guides you in the direction for the best outcome for your case. She always had my family's best interest in mind the hole case. She always made me feel at ease in the most stressful situations. I will not hesitate to hired her again. Definitely would recommend her.

Andrea
April 27, 2017

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 it. She was always up front and honest with how things could go with my cases which I really appreciated. She is more than my lawyer; through the hardest time in my life she was there for me and I now consider her my friend.

Michael
October 18, 2016

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 prepared for meetings and telephone calls. Her advice was sound and I never felt pressured to move to trial or "go to war and spend heavy". While Jennifer's advice and counsel keep us out of trial I was confident that if we needed to go she would be successful. If you are looking for a family lawyer whom you can trust, who has a businesslike approach, I would without equivocation recommend Jennifer Harrington.

Suzy
September 29, 2016

I am a divorce attorney, who went through a divorce. The irony of that is not lost on me. Recalling a saying "an attorney representing herself has a fool for a client", I knew I needed an attorney. My ex being the "gem" that he is, I knew I needed the best. Jennifer fit that bill to a tee. She was tough but fair, and honed in on the real issues in the case so as not to waste time and money on the trivial. Jennifer's involvement allowed me the freedom to focus on my emotional healing, as well as my law practice. I am so grateful for having retained her, and I would gladly recommend her to anyone facing a family law issue.

anonymous
February 26, 2016

Jennifer was very professional, honest and supportive as I dealt with a 3 year process to divorce my attorney husband of almost 30 years. She has also had to continue to assist me numerous times when we needed to return to court for adjustments in the original divorce decree. She was always available and had to handle a very difficult judge and issues involving our children.

Robert
February 26, 2016

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 expertise, she made me feel at ease and helped me remain focused. I would not hesitate to seek her counsel again should I need it, and would certainly recommend her as an excellent attorney.

Mary
January 22, 2016

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 response time to questions/situations was quick. I would highly recommend using this attorney.

Elizabeth
February 4, 2015

Jennifer was attentive and very honest in her advice and assessment of my case. There is always someone available to help by phone or e-mail. Her staff was very helpful. Jennifer got me through one of the more difficult times in my life I am grateful she was my lawyer, and would not hesitate to recommend her.

Sandy
July 3, 2019

My therapist recommended Jennifer to help me get away from a very emotionally, verbally and mentally abusive marriage. I hired Jennifer before I left the State (I was counseled to leave for my safety.). She is a brilliant attorney in her ability to handle a difficult situation. She fights hard but fair for her clients. She gave me the courage and strength to get through this difficult time. I highly recommend Jennifer Harrington. You will be in good hands. She gets the job done!!!!!

Eric
April 4, 2019

Jennifer represented me in a Florida Child Custody and financial support dispute with my ex wife. Her work outclassed my ex-wife's work and we won at every stage of the litigation. In addition to winning all of the litigation issues, I would also add that her fees were very reasonable. I would recommend her highly to anyone involved in a family law matter in Florida.

Gwendolyn Walker
July 18, 2017

I hired Ms Harrington for child custody case. She is honest, caring, prompt and to the point. She listens and guides you in the direction for the best outcome for your case. She always had my family's best interest in mind the hole case. She always made me feel at ease in the most stressful situations. I will not hesitate to hired her again. Definitely would recommend her.

Andrea
April 27, 2017

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 it. She was always up front and honest with how things could go with my cases which I really appreciated. She is more than my lawyer; through the hardest time in my life she was there for me and I now consider her my friend.

Michael
October 18, 2016

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 prepared for meetings and telephone calls. Her advice was sound and I never felt pressured to move to trial or "go to war and spend heavy". While Jennifer's advice and counsel keep us out of trial I was confident that if we needed to go she would be successful. If you are looking for a family lawyer whom you can trust, who has a businesslike approach, I would without equivocation recommend Jennifer Harrington.

Suzy
September 29, 2016

I am a divorce attorney, who went through a divorce. The irony of that is not lost on me. Recalling a saying "an attorney representing herself has a fool for a client", I knew I needed an attorney. My ex being the "gem" that he is, I knew I needed the best. Jennifer fit that bill to a tee. She was tough but fair, and honed in on the real issues in the case so as not to waste time and money on the trivial. Jennifer's involvement allowed me the freedom to focus on my emotional healing, as well as my law practice. I am so grateful for having retained her, and I would gladly recommend her to anyone facing a family law issue.

anonymous
February 26, 2016

Jennifer was very professional, honest and supportive as I dealt with a 3 year process to divorce my attorney husband of almost 30 years. She has also had to continue to assist me numerous times when we needed to return to court for adjustments in the original divorce decree. She was always available and had to handle a very difficult judge and issues involving our children.

Robert
February 26, 2016

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 expertise, she made me feel at ease and helped me remain focused. I would not hesitate to seek her counsel again should I need it, and would certainly recommend her as an excellent attorney.

Mary
January 22, 2016

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 response time to questions/situations was quick. I would highly recommend using this attorney.

Elizabeth
February 4, 2015

Jennifer was attentive and very honest in her advice and assessment of my case. There is always someone available to help by phone or e-mail. Her staff was very helpful. Jennifer got me through one of the more difficult times in my life I am grateful she was my lawyer, and would not hesitate to recommend her.

Sandy
July 3, 2019

My therapist recommended Jennifer to help me get away from a very emotionally, verbally and mentally abusive marriage. I hired Jennifer before I left the State (I was counseled to leave for my safety.). She is a brilliant attorney in her ability to handle a difficult situation. She fights hard but fair for her clients. She gave me the courage and strength to get through this difficult time. I highly recommend Jennifer Harrington. You will be in good hands. She gets the job done!!!!!

Eric
April 4, 2019

Jennifer represented me in a Florida Child Custody and financial support dispute with my ex wife. Her work outclassed my ex-wife's work and we won at every stage of the litigation. In addition to winning all of the litigation issues, I would also add that her fees were very reasonable. I would recommend her highly to anyone involved in a family law matter in Florida.

Gwendolyn Walker
July 18, 2017

I hired Ms Harrington for child custody case. She is honest, caring, prompt and to the point. She listens and guides you in the direction for the best outcome for your case. She always had my family's best interest in mind the hole case. She always made me feel at ease in the most stressful situations. I will not hesitate to hired her again. Definitely would recommend her.

Andrea
April 27, 2017

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 it. She was always up front and honest with how things could go with my cases which I really appreciated. She is more than my lawyer; through the hardest time in my life she was there for me and I now consider her my friend.

Michael
October 18, 2016

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 prepared for meetings and telephone calls. Her advice was sound and I never felt pressured to move to trial or "go to war and spend heavy". While Jennifer's advice and counsel keep us out of trial I was confident that if we needed to go she would be successful. If you are looking for a family lawyer whom you can trust, who has a businesslike approach, I would without equivocation recommend Jennifer Harrington.

Suzy
September 29, 2016

I am a divorce attorney, who went through a divorce. The irony of that is not lost on me. Recalling a saying "an attorney representing herself has a fool for a client", I knew I needed an attorney. My ex being the "gem" that he is, I knew I needed the best. Jennifer fit that bill to a tee. She was tough but fair, and honed in on the real issues in the case so as not to waste time and money on the trivial. Jennifer's involvement allowed me the freedom to focus on my emotional healing, as well as my law practice. I am so grateful for having retained her, and I would gladly recommend her to anyone facing a family law issue.

anonymous
February 26, 2016

Jennifer was very professional, honest and supportive as I dealt with a 3 year process to divorce my attorney husband of almost 30 years. She has also had to continue to assist me numerous times when we needed to return to court for adjustments in the original divorce decree. She was always available and had to handle a very difficult judge and issues involving our children.

Robert
February 26, 2016

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 expertise, she made me feel at ease and helped me remain focused. I would not hesitate to seek her counsel again should I need it, and would certainly recommend her as an excellent attorney.

Mary
January 22, 2016

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 response time to questions/situations was quick. I would highly recommend using this attorney.

Elizabeth
February 4, 2015

Jennifer was attentive and very honest in her advice and assessment of my case. There is always someone available to help by phone or e-mail. Her staff was very helpful. Jennifer got me through one of the more difficult times in my life I am grateful she was my lawyer, and would not hesitate to recommend her.