When hopeful adoptive parents and expectant moms find each other outside of an agency, it often feels like a moment meant to be. These private or “direct” matches can be incredibly personal and meaningful. But they also come with legal complexities that make early professional guidance absolutely essential. I’ve heard…
Many families tell us during their first consultation: “We know we want to adopt, but we don’t even know where to begin.” That sense of overwhelm is completely normal. At Tate Healey Webster, we serve as your guide. With five board-certified adoption attorneys and offices in Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Merritt…
If you are beginning to research adoption, I am sure you are feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. Many families who contact our firm have already spent years navigating the emotional highs and lows of IVF, surrogacy, or other paths to parenthood and are ready to start their…
A Milestone of Trust: 300+ Adoptions Finalized in 2025 From Jeanne T. Tate, Erica T. Healey, and Robert L. Webster As we reflect on 2025, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the immense trust placed in our firm. This year, Tate Healey Webster finalized more than 300 adoptions across Florida. That number…
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…
Each year on Veterans Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Their dedication, strength, and courage protect the freedoms that make family and community life possible. At Tate Healey Webster, we extend that gratitude beyond words by supporting service members and veterans…
National Adoption Month is not just a date on the calendar; it’s a powerful opportunity to focus on building families across Florida. At Tate Healey Webster, we mark this month by doubling down on our commitment to clients. Monday’s hearing schedule alone—featuring 10 separate, critical adoption-related hearings—is a testament to our…
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…
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…
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…








