Atty. Katherine E. McKinley
Katie McKinley is a shareholder in the firm’s litigation practice group where she has been practicing since 2001. Katie practices in both state and federal courts and handles a variety of civil litigation cases at the trial and appellate levels, including personal injury defense, products liability, insurance defense, contract disputes, medical malpractice, food-borne illnesses and workers’ compensation exclusive remedy cases.
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Katherine E. McKinley is a Junior Partner based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at Luks, Santaniello, Petrillo, Cohen & Peterfriend. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Florida (2001), United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida (2002), United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida (2009), and United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (2012). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 2001) and Centre College (B.S., 1998). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of The Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers section Orange County Bar Association. Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Katie McKinley is a shareholder in the firm’s litigation practice group where she has been practicing since 2001
- Katie practices in both state and federal courts and handles a variety of civil litigation cases at the trial and appellate levels, including personal injury defense, products liability, insurance defense, contract disputes, medical malpractice, food-borne illnesses and workers’ compensation exclusive remedy cases
- Katie has received the designation of Super Lawyer, Rising Star, by the Super Lawyer Magazine for the past three years
- This places her among the elite 2.5% of Florida's attorneys to receive this honor who are under 40 years of age or in practice for less than 10 years
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Katherine E. McKinley's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Katherine E. McKinley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Katherine E. McKinley is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Florida →
Katherine E. McKinley is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Florida →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Katherine E. McKinley is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Katherine E. McKinley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Katherine E. McKinley is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Florida →
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 Orlando 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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