Linda I. Braithwaite Esq. - a New Port Richey, Florida (FL) Marital and Family Law Lawyer

New Port Richey Marital and Family Law Lawyer

Updated: 02/28/2026

Areas of Practice

Marital and Family Law 80%
Family Law Mediation 20%

Litigation: 90%

Attorney Information

Overview

Linda I. Braithwaite focuses her practice on representing clients in Trinity, throughout West Florida, and statewide in complex family law disputes, including divorce, child custody, equitable distribution, step-parent adoptions, dependency and support matters, as well as assisting in the formation of prenuptial agreements and domestic partnerships.

In addition, she is a Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator and is trained in Collaborative Family Practice. In the collaborative family law process, the parties to a divorce agree to avoid litigation and resolve all issues through peaceful negotiation and a truly respectful approach.

Ms. Braithwaite is a Specialist in Marital Law and Family Law, as certified by the Florida Board of Legal Specialization as an expert in the area of Family Law. The BLSE is “charged with identifying for the general public and the profession, those attorneys who have substantial experience and have demonstrated special knowledge, skills and proficiency in certified areas of practice and professionalism and ethics in the practice of law.” For more information about board certification, you can visit the Florida Bar website at Florida Bar.

Awards and Honors

Honors

Rising Star by Family Law Section, 2011
John C. Lenderman Award for Excellence in Family Law, 2023

Education

Legal Education
- St Thomas University School of Law, Miami, Florida
  J.D.
  Honors: With High Honors
Non Legal Education
- University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, 1987
  B.A.

Current Employment Position(s)

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Of Counsel
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Past Positions

The Family Law Source, PA, 1993 - Present

References

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Russell Marlowe, Esq.
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Honorable David Ellis
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Honorable Dustin Anderson
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Tyrone Zdravko, Esq.
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Languages

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English (Primary)
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Pro Bono Activities

Community Law Program, 2015 - Present

Bar Admissions

Florida, 1992

Specialties and Certifications

Marital and Family Law, BLSE of the Florida Bar, 2010
Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator, Florida Supreme Court, 1998

Other Affiliations

Clearwater Bar Association - Present
West Pasco Bar Association - Present
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts - Present

Fraternities and Sororities

Kappa Alpha Theta

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Contact

New Port Richey, FL

8520 Government Drive
Suite 2
New Port Richey, FL 34654

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Phone: 727-490-8877

Fax: 727-815-0044

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