Kimberly A. Bald

Kimberly A. Bald is a distinguished trial attorney with more than forty years of experience representing clients in complex commercial, civil, and probate litigation. A partner at Harllee & Bald, P.A., she handles cases involving inheritance disputes, contested guardianships, trust administration, and ad valorem property tax challenges. Her practice encompasses every stage of litigation, from pre-suit resolution through trial and appeal, where she is recognized for her precision, strategic insight, and professionalism.

Kimberly earned her J.D., with honors, from Stetson University College of Law and her Bachelor’s from Vanderbilt University. Her education laid the foundation for a career defined by legal excellence and unwavering advocacy. Over the years, she has represented individuals, corporations, financial institutions, trustees, guardians, and beneficiaries in complex disputes, consistently achieving favorable outcomes in both trial and appellate courts across Florida.

Kimberly is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, an honor extended to only one percent of attorneys in each state who exemplify the highest standards of trial advocacy and professional integrity. She has maintained Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent rating since 2011 and is consistently recognized among Florida Super Lawyers, Florida Trend’s “Legal Elite,” and Best Lawyers in America. In 2024, she received the Lamar Matthews Professionalism Award from the Judges of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, highlighting her commitment to ethics and excellence.

Active in the legal community, Kimberly A. Bald has held leadership roles with the Florida Bar, the Manatee County Bar Association, and multiple committees within the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section. Her long-standing dedication to professional service and community advancement underscores her reputation as one of Florida’s most respected and accomplished trial lawyers.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Harllee & Bald, P.A.
• Executive Council, Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section
• President, Manatee County Bar Association, 1993 to 1995
• Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
• Member, Sarasota County Bar Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, Florida Bar Annual Convention Committee, 2005 to 2011
• Emeritus Member, Manatee American Inns of Court
• Chair, Twelfth Judicial Circuit Nominating Committee, 1998-1999
• Associate Member, Broadband Tax Institute
• Director, Florida Lawyer’s Mutual Insurance Company
• Director, Women’s Resource Center, 2014-2024

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• Stetson University College of law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Vanderbilt University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Awards & Badges