Catherine S. Hester

Senior Associate

Catherine is a Senior Associate in the Panama City office.  She joined the firm in 2024 and concentrates her practice on business, corporate and real estate related transactional matters.

Catherine received her law degree from The George Washington University Law School, where she was a Notes Editor of the Environmental Lawyer and a member of the Moot Court Board. She received her bachelor’s degree from Auburn University majoring in English and graduating magna cum laude.

She is a member of the Bay County Bar Association and the St. Andrews Bay Inn of Court, and also serves as Chair of the Bay County Public Library Foundation.

Catherine lives in Panama City Beach with her husband, Rod, and her two French bulldogs.  In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading and going to the beach.

Practice Areas

Business Services & Corporate Law, Closings & Real Estate Transactions

Education

  • The George Washington University Law School , JD 1995
  • Auburn University, BA English, Magna Cum Laude 1992

Bar and court admissions and licenses

  • Georgia, Florida and Virginia
  • US District Court Norther, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida

Professional Associations

  • St. Andrews Bay Inn of Court
  • Bay County Bar Association
  • Chair, Bay County Public Library Foundation