Kathryn A. Hathaway - Tallahassee, FL
Attorney at Hathaway Sprague Law, P.A.
Chapter 7 and 13 Consumer Bankruptcy Lawyers in Tallahassee, FL
115 West 4th Avenue Tallahassee, FL 32303
Tallahassee Chapter 7 and 13 Consumer Bankruptcy Lawyer
Updated: 02/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Chapter 7 and 13 Consumer Bankruptcy
- Home Foreclosure Help: Saving Your Home
- Estate Planning
- Probate Administration
Attorney Information
Overview
Growing up in Chicago, some of my favorite family stories were of my Great Aunt Bert, the Lawyer. Albertine Hathaway was born in the 1870s, passed the Illinois State Bar in 1903 and died 6 months before I was born. By all accounts she was quite a character. Deep inside I always wanted to be like her: a lawyer and a character. I prepared for my role as character by earning my B.A. in Vocal Performance. Upon graduation in 1975, I toured with a national touring company of “1776”. In 1978, realizing that I had to eat and feed my child, I gravitated naturally to the legal field, starting as a receptionist in a Boca Raton law firm and rising to paralegal. I was encouraged by my employers to go to law school, so I headed to Tallahassee with my 6 year old son in tow for law school and graduated in 1986.
My career goal was always to have a small private practice serving real people, helping them solve real problems. Over the years I have created an environment where I can serve clients my way: with excellence, imagination and compassion. After all these years, I’m still excited to come to work in the morning. I love what I do.
Often I bring our office cat Natasha Badenov to work each day – a therapy cat for the clients, staff and attorney. We work hard to make sure we find the best possible outcomes for clients who find themselves in frightening and unfamiliar situations. We enjoy helping our clients develop a picture of a better way of living on the other side of the current legal challenge. Over the past over 38 years, I have helped thousands of clients work through legal challenges and find a better life on the other side.
I like to think Aunt Bert would be proud.
Education
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Legal Education
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Florida State University College of Law,
Tallahassee,
Florida, 1986
J.D.
Honors: Order of the Barristers
Honors: Member, Moot Court
Honors: Robert J. Orseck Florida Bar Moot Court Competition
Honors: J. Braxton Craven Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition
Honors: With Honors
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Florida State University College of Law,
Tallahassee,
Florida, 1986
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Non Legal Education
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Florida Atlantic University,
Boca Raton,
Florida, 1975
B.A.
Honors: With Honors
Honors: University Scholar, 1974
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Florida Atlantic University,
Boca Raton,
Florida, 1975
Bar Admissions
- Florida
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
Specialties and Certifications
- Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy, American Board of Certification
Other Affiliations
- The Florida Bar, Sections on Business and Small Practice Management (Member)
- Northern District of Florida Bankruptcy Bar Association, 2000 - 2003 (Board of Directors)
- Northern District of Florida Bankruptcy Bar Association, 2001 - 2002 (President)
- Northern District of Florida Bankruptcy Bar Association, 2002 - 2003 (Secretary)
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Kathryn A. Hathaway
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2014-2018Ms. Hathaway Law Firm provided us excellent, professional care every step of the way. There were a lot of steps to go through but we made through it. No matter what came up, and things did, Ms. Hathaway law firm always guided us with confidence of the law that allowed us to know we were 100% under her care. We feel it was a true blessing to have Ms. Hathaway Law Firm represent us during one of the most difficult times in our lives. We honestly rate Ms. Hathway & her staff as a 5 star law firm in every area. Thank you.
Contact
115 West 4th Avenue
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Phone: 850-391-2884
Fax: 850-425-4704
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.hathawaylaw.net
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