
Kathleen L. Crotty, Business Attorney in Daytona Beach, Florida
Over 34 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Estate Planning, and Formation · 4.1/5 rating from 5 verified client reviews
PartneratCobb Cole
Daytona Beach, FL
Practicing business in Daytona Beach since 1992.
- 34+
- Years practicing
- 4.1 ★
- 5 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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Kathleen L. Crotty is a partner based in Daytona Beach, FL. The practice focuses on Business, Estate Planning, and Formation. Kathleen has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cobb Cole. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 5 client reviews.
- Based in
- Daytona Beach, FL
- Experience
- over 34 years
- Known for
- Business · Estate Planning · Formation
- Handles Business, Estate Planning, and Formation matters from Daytona Beach, FL.
- Over 34 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Kathleen L. Crotty: Kathleen L. Crotty is a partner based in Daytona Beach, FL. The practice focuses on Business, Estate Planning, and Formation. Kathleen has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cobb Cole. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 5 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Kathleen takes on
Kathleen concentrates on business, estate planning, formation, probate, and trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kathleen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases in Daytona Beach, Florida
Kathleen takes business matters in Daytona 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 Kathleen agrees to represent you.
Estate Planning cases in Daytona Beach, Florida
Kathleen takes estate planning matters in Daytona 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 Kathleen agrees to represent you.
Formation cases in Daytona Beach, Florida
Kathleen takes formation matters in Daytona 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 Kathleen agrees to represent you.
Probate cases in Daytona Beach, Florida
Kathleen takes probate matters in Daytona 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 Kathleen agrees to represent you.
Trusts cases in Daytona Beach, Florida
Kathleen takes trusts matters in Daytona 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 Kathleen agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Kathleen L. Crotty — business lawyer in Daytona Beach
Kathleen L. Crotty is a partner based in Daytona Beach, FL. The practice focuses on Business, Estate Planning, and Formation. Kathleen has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cobb Cole. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 5 client reviews.
Kathleen (Kathy) Crotty was raised in the Daytona Beach area. After graduating from Seabreeze high school, she attended Jacksonville University where she received a bachelor's degree in accounting. She subsequently attended the University of Florida Business School where she received a Masters of Business Administration in finance. Following graduation, she joined the firm of Price Waterhouse as a senior accountant. While employed at Price Waterhouse, she earned her certification as a certified public accountant.In 1990, Kathleen returned to the University of Florida to attend law school. While in law school she served as tax editor of the University of Florida Law Review, was inducted into the Order of the Coif and received the Alumni Scholarship Award at her graduation in 1992.Following graduation, Kathy returned to the Daytona Beach area and began practicing law at the firm founded by her father Ambassador E William Crotty. Following his assignment to Barbados, she co-founded Crotty and Bartlett, PA in 1999. She joined Cobb Cole in 2016. The former chairperson of the United Way Foundation Board, she continues to chair the Foundation's Bylaw Committee and Herbert M. Davidson Award committee. It in addition, she also currently serves on the board of the Ormond Memorial Art Museum, and is a member of the Halifax Civic League, the Humane Society Leadership team, the Daytona Beach Rotary Club, Hillside Cemetery Association and the Checkered Flag Committee at Daytona International Speedway.
She has served on the board of St. James Episcopal School as well as being president of the school's parent-teacher organization. She's served on the Board of Counselors for Bethune Cookman College for ten years and was chairperson of the organization in 1999. She served on the Florida Fee Arbitration Committee in 2000. She has taught at several locations for the National Business Institute and was a featured speaker at the 2015 United Way Foundation Symposium.
Kathleen's approach to business cases
Kathleen (Kathy) Crotty was raised in the Daytona Beach area. After graduating from Seabreeze high school, she attended Jacksonville University where she received a bachelor's degree in accounting. She subsequently attended the University of Florida Business School where she received a Masters of Business Administration in finance. Following graduation, she joined the firm of Price Waterhouse as…
Clients Kathleen works with
Kathleen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, estate planning, and formation matters in Daytona Beach and the surrounding Florida area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Florida
J.D. · 1992
Jacksonville University
B.A. University · 1980
Jurisdictions
Kathleen's state bar admissions
Florida
1992 · ACTIVE
Kathleen studied at J.D. in University of Florida and B.A. University in Jacksonville University.
Law school and academic background
Kathleen completed J.D. in University of Florida and B.A. University in Jacksonville University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kathleen runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Kathleen has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Affiliations
Kathleen's professional memberships and bar associations
Volusia County Bar Association The Florida Bar American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
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Locations
Kathleen L. Crotty's office in Daytona Beach
Kathleen's primary office is at One Daytona Boulevard, Suite 600, Daytona Beach, FL, 32114. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Kathleen L. Crotty — 4.1/5 rating from 5 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Kathleen. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing business attorneys in Daytona Beach.
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How to hire Kathleen L. Crotty — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kathleen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kathleen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathleen'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; Kathleen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Daytona 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 Kathleen
Kathleen 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. Kathleen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kathleen'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 Kathleen L. Crotty
How much does it cost to hire Kathleen for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kathleen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kathleen offer a free consultation?
Kathleen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathleen's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Kathleen'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. Kathleen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kathleen take my case if I'm outside Daytona Beach?
Kathleen 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 — Kathleen 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 Kathleen?
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. Kathleen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kathleen accepting new business clients right now?
Kathleen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving Daytona Beach, Miami and Tampa in Florida
Kathleen handles business matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.
- Daytona Beach672 attorneys
- Miami15,918 attorneys
- Tampa9,739 attorneys
- Orlando7,352 attorneys
- Fort Lauderdale6,726 attorneys
- Jacksonville5,497 attorneys
- Tallahassee4,383 attorneys
- West Palm Beach3,699 attorneys
- Boca Raton3,668 attorneys
- Coral Gables3,397 attorneys
- Naples2,155 attorneys
- St Petersburg2,098 attorneys
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