Atty. Catherine S. Hester

Atty. Catherine S. Hester

Ms. Catherine S.

Panama City Panama City 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Catherine S. Hester at a glance

Catherine S. Hester is a Senior Associate based in Panama City, Florida, practicing at Dunlap & Shipman, P.A.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1995), Georgia (1996), and Florida U.S. District Court Norther, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida (2004). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 1995) and Auburn University (B.A. English, 1992). Active member of State Bar of Virginia State Bar of Georgia State Bar of Florida Bay County Bar Association. Serands clients in Panama City, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ms. Catherine S. Hester is a lawyer practicing business services and corporate law, business law, closings and real estate transactions and 1 other area of law
  • Catherine received a B.A. degree from Auburn University in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Catherine practices at Dunlap & Shipman, P.A. in Panama City, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Catherine S. Hester's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Catherine S. Hester handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Panama City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Catherine S. Hester

Where is Catherine S. Hester's law office located?
Catherine S. Hester's law practice is located in Panama City, Florida. The firm is Dunlap & Shipman, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Catherine S. Hester handle?
Catherine S. Hester focuses on business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Catherine S. Hester practiced law?
Catherine S. Hester has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Catherine S. Hester go to law school?
Catherine S. Hester earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A. English, 1992).
How can I contact Catherine S. Hester for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University Law School
- 1995
B.A. English
Auburn University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1995
Georgia
Admitted: 1996
Florida U.S. District Court Norther, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida
Admitted: 2004

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