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Florida’s Top Adoption Lawyer, Jeanne T. Tate, Wins 2026 Waves of Change Award in Tampa

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Tate Healey Webster is proud to announce that our founder, Jeanne T. Tate, has been named the 2026 Waves of Change Award honoree by The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women. This award recognizes a Florida woman whose lifelong service has created lasting impact. Jeanne’s decades-long career as a Board-Certified Adoption…
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Florida Supreme Court Opens Application for Vacant Seat: Jeanne T. Tate Continues Service on the Judicial Nominating Commission

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The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting applications to fill the vacancy left by Justice Charles Canady. If you’re a qualified candidate residing in Florida’s Second Appellate District, this is your moment. We’re proud to share that our very own Jeanne T. Tate is once again serving…
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Federal Adoption Reform Gains Momentum: the Bipartisan ADOPT Act

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In a major step forward for ethical adoption practices, the Adoption Deserves Oversight, Protection, and Transparency (ADOPT) Act has been reintroduced in Congress with broad bipartisan support. The Act is designed to crack down on unlicensed adoption facilitators and ensure that families and expectant mothers are protected from exploitation during the…
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Jeanne T. Tate Featured Again on the Cover of Florida Super Lawyers Magazine

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We are proud to announce that Board-Certified Adoption attorney Jeanne T. Tate is once again featured on the cover of Florida Super Lawyers magazine. This honor marks a major milestone, as the publication celebrates its 20th Anniversary edition. Jeanne’s inclusion in this prestigious spotlight is no surprise to those familiar with…
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Formalizing the Bond: Can You Adopt an Adult in Florida?

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When we talk about building families through adoption, most people instantly picture babies or young children. That is certainly a huge part of what we do, but here at Tate Healey Webster, we know that family often means much more than a birth certificate or an age. Did you know…
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Jeanne T. Tate Receives Gift of Adoption’s 2025 Amplify Award for National Advocacy and Leadership

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We are proud to share that Jeanne T. Tate, Board-Certified Adoption Attorney and attorney at Tate Healey Webster, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Amplify Award by Gift of Adoption (GOA). This national honor recognizes individuals who use their voice, partnerships, and influence to amplify GOA’s mission—helping children find…
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Tate Healey Webster Recognized for Trusted Leadership and Community Impact in Adoption Law

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At Tate Healey Webster, our commitment to children and families extends beyond the courtroom. We are proud to share that Jeanne T. Tate, Board Certified Adoption Attorney, was recently recognized by the Hillsborough County Bar Association Foundation for her ongoing dedication to children in need of permanent, loving homes. During the…
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Jeanne T. Tate Tapped to Advise on Federal Adoption Reform Legislation

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Jeanne T. Tate, a nationally recognized pioneer in adoption law, was recently approached by a senior legislative assistant from Capitol Hill to weigh in on a proposed federal bill that could reshape private adoption practices across the country. The proposed legislation, known as the Adoption Deserves Oversight, Protection, and Transparency…
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When Families Need Help, We Step In: How Tate Healey Webster Guides Adoptions to the Finish Line

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Not every adoption goes as planned. Sometimes, families reach a point in their journey where things stall or fall apart because the legal support they started with doesn’t know or can’t finish the job. That’s where we come in. At Tate Healey Webster, we are often called in when something…
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