Catherine McWilliam Rinaldo

Attorney Catherine M. Rinaldo, founding partner of Rinaldo Law Group,
has secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for her clients.
For over 30 years, she has represented hundreds of clients in personal
injury and wrongful death cases arising from automobile negligence,
motorcycle and bicycle crashes, medical malpractice, abuse, defective
products and hotel and apartment inadequate security. She has
co-counseled and partnered with law firms from around the country to
achieve the best results for her clients.

Ms. Rinaldo prides herself in a taking a personal approach to the
representation of her clients. “When a client engages our firm, I want
them to know that their needs and concerns are of the utmost
importance to us,” she says. “All matters are handled with the highest
legal attention and full respect for the sensitive nature of the
circumstances.”
Since 1985, Ms. Rinaldo has been a member of the Florida Bar. She
has reached the highest level of recognition of an attorney’s competence
and experience with a AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®
and an “Excellent” AVVO rating. Mrs. Rinaldo is active in the community
and is a leader among her peers.

Early in her career, Ms. Rinaldo defended claims brought against
Fortune 500® giants such as State Farm and Allstate. This provided
unique insight into how her opponents evaluate and defend claims.

• Car Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Bicycle Accidents
• Pedestrian Accident
• Child Injuries

• Wrongful Burial Cremation
• Injuries from Drunk Driver
• Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist
• Distracted Driving
• Brain Injuries
• Catastrophic Injuries
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Burn Injuries
• Electrocutions
• Wrongful Death
• Fractures/Broken Bones

• Google Meet
• Zoom
• RingCentral

• Free Consultation
• Contingent Fees

Florida

Since 1985

11th Circuit

Since 1986

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 1992

Managing Partner

Rinaldo Law Group

2008 - Current

Founding Partner

Rinaldo Law Group

1996 - Current

Attorney - Private Practitioner

Catherine G. McWilliam

1985 - 1997

Associate - Private Practitioner

Winn and Jorgensen

1989 - 1996

Associate - Private Practitioner

McClain & Associates, PA

1987 - 1989

Tulane University School of Law

J.D. (1985) | Law

1982 - 1985

AV Preeminent Rated

Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Million Dollar Advocate

2018

Multi-Million Dollar Advocate

Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2018

Fellowship

U.S. Department of Justice

1984

St. Michael's Legal Center

Director

2018 - Current

Keenan Ball Trial College

Member

2014 - Current

Million Dollar Forum

Member

2014 - Current

Multi Million Dollar Forum

Member

2014 - Current

Better Business Bureau

Member

2013 - Current

Supreme Court Historical Society

Member

2011 - Current

Tampa Bay Catholic Lawyers Guild

Member

2011 - Current

Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Current

Florida Justice Association

Member

1990 - Current

Hillsborough County Women's Bar Association

Member

1986 - Current

Martindale Hubble

1986 - Current

Florida State Bar  # 516465

Member

1985 - Current

Florida Bar Association

Member

1985 - Current

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Member

1985 - Current

Florida Bar, Grievance Committee A

Member

1994 - 1997

Tampa Bay Inns of Court

Founding Barrister Member

1993 - 1995