Kathleen L. Crotty

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.

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.

Main office

Cobb Cole

One Daytona Boulevard, Suite 600

Daytona Beach, FL 32114

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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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Hiring guide

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

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