Protection Without Destruction
Harris, Hunt & Derr P.A. is a Marital and Family Law Firm that will protect your family and financial future when you need it most. Ranked as a Best Law Firm by U.S. News Best Lawyers, our strong and experienced team practices exclusively in family law and will guide you through life’s most difficult challenges. We value diligence, effectiveness, and problem-solving, and take a multifaceted approach in formulating a winning legal strategy to achieve your goals in a cost sensitive process.
Founding Partner Nancy Hutcheson Harris was ranked Tampa Magazine’s #1 Divorce Lawyer in 2017-2020 and Top Lawyers winner in 2022-2024, was named Best Lawyers® 2017 Family Lawyer of the Year and was recognized on Florida Trend’s Legal Elite NOTABLE – Managing Partners list for 2024. Nancy is a pioneer in the field of collaborative divorce and has helped make it a top choice for many couples choosing to end their marriages. Partner Joseph D. Hunt, a top family law litigator in the Tampa Bay area and Best Lawyers® Family Law Lawyer of the Year in 2020 and 2024, is both Florida Bar Board Certified in Marital & Family Law and a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, an achievement attained by very few attorneys. Partner Christine L. Derr, listed as Tampa Magazine’s Top Collaborative Divorce lawyer in 2020-2024, awarded Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year for Family Law Mediation in 2021 and 2025 and Top 50 Women Florida Super Lawyers® in 2016-2024, is Florida Bar Board Certified in Marital & Family Law and brings tremendous strength to our firm with powerful, dynamic representation across all aspects of family law. Partner Katherine C. Scott is Florida Bar Board Certified in Marital & Family Law and recognized in Best Lawyers®, Florida Trend’s Legal Elite, and Super Lawyers®, including the Top 50 Women in Florida in 2023-2024. Katherine is a strong litigator, shrewd negotiator, and adept collaborative practitioner. Partner Nicole M. Gehringer, recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® and Florida Rising Stars, provides skilled legal guidance to family law clients navigating difficult times.
Cory A. Brandfon, recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® and Florida Rising Stars, is an associate attorney, experienced and prepared to handle all aspects of your family law needs. James J. Wimsatt, recognized by Best Lawyers® and Super Lawyers, is an associate attorney that works diligently to get the best results for your family law issues. Grace M. Samarkos, recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® and Florida Rising Stars is an associate attorney with a background exclusively in family law and is ready to advocate for your case .
Let our team stand up for what matters most to you. Call for a consultation today!
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