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Sessums Law Group, P.A.President
Mr. Mark A. Sessums
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Mr. Mark A. Sessums

4.8
101 reviews

500 North West Shore Blvd. - Suite 800, Tampa, FL 33629 + 3 locations

Divorce, Family Law, Alimony and Spousal Support and 18 more

About Mr. Mark A. Sessums

Attorney is Double Board Certified in Civil Trial Law and Marital and Family Law, Florida Board of Legal Specialization and Education. Mr. Sessums has achieved the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale.com and rated 10 of 10 by Avvo.com. Listed in Super Lawyers, 2006-2025. Editor, Family Law Section, Florida Bar Journal, 1999-2000. Author: "What are Wife's Contributions Worth Upon Divorce: Toward Fully Incorporating Partnership into Equitable Distribution," Florida Law Review, Vol. 41, No. 5, Fall 1989; "Family Law Fees-The High Point and the Current State of the Law," LXXIII, No. 4, Florida Bar Journal, April 1999; "Halfway Houses and Mental Health Treatment Facilities-Establishing Duty In Tort," LXXVII, No. 6, Florida Bar Journal, June 2003. Chairman, Amicus Curiae Committee, 2002-2003. Co-Chair, Legislation, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2005-2008.

 

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Mr. Mark A. Sessums got this award in 2021

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
July 27, 2012
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First rate. Provides details with his advice so you can make well informed choices. Keeps up with filings, which the attorney I switched from failed to do. Stayed on phone/online late with me to help get info during child's medical emergency and to facilitate a negotiation on the eve of a court date. Very effective representation.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
July 26, 2012
Hired Attorney

Mark Sessums has been a very important person in my life during the most trying of times. His legal knowledge has guided me through the divorce and custody process and his caring and compassion has been second to none. His staff and he always made time for me when I had a crisis, of which I’ve had several. They were comforting in every aspect of the process. I have and would proudly recommended Mark to any person that asked. I will forever be indebted to Mark for his help.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
April 26, 2012
Hired Attorney

Mr. Sessums represented me during my lengthy divorce. Throughout the process I found him to be extremely intelligent, compassionate and scrupulous. From the first interview to Final Judgement I was timely informed of all aspects of my case. Mr. Sessums' experience and understanding of the system, as well as his extensive breadth of knowledge was highly impressive. During his many arguments in front of the Court he was always well prepared, articulate and extremely persuasive.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 2
    • Divorce
    • Paternity
  • Collaborative Family Law
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Mediation
  • Personal Injury 2
    • Wrongful Death
    • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Other 12
    • Alimony and Spousal Support
    • Child Custody/Support
    • Post Judgement Modification and Enforcement of Support
    • Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
    • Visitation and Parental Rights
    • Brain Injuries and Spinal Injuries And Paralysis
    • Premises Liability and Slip and Fall
    • Auto Accidents
    • Truck Accidents
    • Personal Injury Protection
    • Business and Commercial Litigation
    • Civil and Appellate Practice

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
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    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Zoom
  • Firm Information
    Position
    President
    Firm Name
    Sessums Law Group, P.A.
  • Additional Links
    https://www.sessumslawgroup.com/about-us/mark-a-sessums/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1989, Florida
    1989, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    Memberships
    Hillsborough County Bar Association (Member, 1989-1995
    President-Elect Young Lawyers Section, 1994-1995
    Member, Board of Directors, Young Lawyers Section, 1991-1993)
    10th Judicial Circuit Bar Association (Grievance Committee, 1999-2000
    Chair, 2000-2001)
    The Florida Bar (Member: Civil Procedure Rules Committee, 1990-1993
    Family Law Rules Committee, 1994-1998
    Vice-Chair, 1996-1997
    Executive Council, Family Law Section, 2002-2007
    Vice-Chair, Legislation, 2006-2007
    Co-Chair, 2007)
    Polk County Trial Lawyer's Association
    Polk County Family Lawyers Association (Member, 2004-
    President, 2002-2003)
    American Association for Justice (Eagle Member, 2008 - present)
    Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section (Member, 1995 - present)
    Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Member, 2006)
    American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Fellow)
    Litigation Counsel of America, Trial Lawyer Honorary Society (Member)
    Florida Justice Association (Member, 2008 to present).
    Bar Fellowship
    American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; Center for Governmental Responsibility; Public Service Law.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Florida Levin College of Law
    Class of 1989
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Florida
    Class of 1984
    B.S.
    Legal Certifications
    Board Certified Civil Trial Law and Marital and Family Law Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education

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President at Sessums Law Group, P.A.
4.8
101 reviews

500 North West Shore Blvd. - Suite 800Tampa, FL 33629U.S.A.

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Fax: 863-646-2216

2212 South Florida AvenueLakeland, FL 33803U.S.A.

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559 South Commerce AvenueSebring, FL 33870U.S.A.

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2180 Main StreetSarasota, FL 34237U.S.A.

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Office Hours:
  • Monday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday By appointment
  • Sunday By appointment
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Other Office Locations

Lakeland, FL

2212 South Florida AvenueLakeland, FL 33803U.S.A.

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Sebring, FL

559 South Commerce AvenueSebring, FL 33870U.S.A.

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Sarasota, FL

2180 Main StreetSarasota, FL 34237U.S.A.

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    Mr. Mark A. Sessums was admitted in 1989 to the State of Florida.
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    Yes, Mr. Mark A. Sessums has a 5.0 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Mr. Mark A. Sessums attended University of Florida Levin College of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Sessums Law Group, P.A. was established in 2008.

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