
Katherine W. Harris, Business Attorney in West Palm Beach, Florida
Over 15 years of legal practice · focused on Business, General, and HOA
PartneratCole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
West Palm Beach, FL
Practicing business in West Palm Beach since 2011.
- 15+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Katherine W. Harris is a partner based in West Palm Beach, FL. The practice focuses on Business, General, and HOA. Katherine has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A..
- Based in
- West Palm Beach, FL
- Experience
- over 15 years
- Known for
- Business · General · HOA
- Handles Business, General, and HOA matters from West Palm Beach, FL.
- Over 15 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Katherine W. Harris: Katherine W. Harris is a partner based in West Palm Beach, FL. The practice focuses on Business, General, and HOA. Katherine has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A..
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Katherine W. Harris
Katherine concentrates on business, general, hoa, insurance, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Katherine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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HOA
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Insurance
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Litigation
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Medical Malpractice
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Product Liability
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Real Estate
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Residential
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Business cases in West Palm Beach, Florida
Katherine takes business matters in West Palm Beach, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katherine agrees to represent you.
General cases in West Palm Beach, Florida
Katherine takes general matters in West Palm Beach, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katherine agrees to represent you.
HOA cases in West Palm Beach, Florida
Katherine takes hoa matters in West Palm Beach, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katherine agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in West Palm Beach, Florida
Katherine takes insurance matters in West Palm Beach, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katherine agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in West Palm Beach, Florida
Katherine takes litigation matters in West Palm Beach, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katherine agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Katherine W. Harris — Over 15 years of Florida business experience
Katherine W. Harris is a partner based in West Palm Beach, FL. The practice focuses on Business, General, and HOA. Katherine has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A..
Katherine Woods Harris is a Partner in the firm’s West Palm Beach Office. Her practice includes general civil litigation, first party property, commercial litigation, personal injury litigation, medical malpractice, premises liability, security negligence, and condominium and homeowners’ law.
Ms. Harris earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, in Economics from Vanderbilt University. She subsequently received a Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. While in law school, Ms. Harris clerked for the judges of the 19th Judicial Circuit, Martin County. She was also a member of the Executive Board of the Florida Moot Court Team and competed in the Corporate Law Moot Court Competition in Wilmington, DE in 2010. She also received book awards in Trial Practice, Legal Drafting, Global Corporate Compliance and the Mediation Clinic.
Prior to joining the firm, she practiced in a firm which specialized in condominium and community association law.
Super Lawyers Magazine recognized Ms. Harris as a 2017-2021 Rising Star, which is awarded to no more than 2.5% of attorneys in the state.
Ms. Harris has been a member of the Judicial Relations Committee of the Palm Beach County Bar Association since 2019. She currently serves as the Programming Co-Chair of the Judicial Relations Committee helping plan and execute various events, including the monthly Coffee and Bagels with the Judges program, the Reading and Robes program with local elementary schools, and the Teen Discourse and Decisions program with local high schools. Ms. Harris also served as Co-Chair of the Palm Beach County Bar Association’s 2018-2019 Bench Bar Conference.
Awards & Recognitions
Super Lawyers Rising Stars: 2017 - 2021
The Best Lawyers in America , Commercial Litigation, recognized since 2026
Katherine's approach to business cases
Katherine Woods Harris is a Partner in the firm’s West Palm Beach Office. Her practice includes general civil litigation, first party property, commercial litigation, personal injury litigation, medical malpractice, premises liability, security negligence, and condominium and homeowners’ law. Ms. Harris earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude , in Economics from Vanderbilt University. She…
The kind of cases Katherine takes
Katherine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, general, and hoa matters in West Palm Beach and the surrounding Florida area.
Credentials
Katherine W. Harris's legal education and bar admissions
University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law J.D. cum laude
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Vanderbilt University B.A. cum laude
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Jurisdictions
Katherine's state bar admissions
Florida U.S. Distric
2011 · ACTIVE
Katherine studied at — in University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law J.D. cum laude and — in Vanderbilt University B.A. cum laude.
Law school and academic background
Katherine completed — in University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law J.D. cum laude and — in Vanderbilt University B.A. cum laude. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Katherine runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Katherine's professional memberships and bar associations
Associations •The Florida Bar Association •Martin County Bar Association •Palm Beach County Bar Association
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Locations
Katherine W. Harris's office in West Palm Beach
Katherine's primary office is at Esperante Building, 222 Lakeview Avenue, Suite 120, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
Esperante Building, 222 Lakeview Avenue, Suite 120
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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How to hire Katherine W. Harris — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Katherine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Katherine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katherine's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Katherine will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in West Palm Beach, Florida
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Katherine
Katherine discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Katherine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Katherine's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Katherine W. Harris
How much does it cost to hire Katherine for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Katherine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Katherine offer a free consultation?
Katherine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katherine's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Katherine's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Florida typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Katherine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Katherine take my case if I'm outside West Palm Beach?
Katherine is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Katherine will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Katherine?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Katherine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Katherine accepting new business clients right now?
Katherine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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