Jeanne T. Tate

Board Certified Adoption Attorney | Founder, Jeanne T. Tate P.A.

Jeanne T. Tate is a pioneer in the field of adoption law and one of the most decorated attorneys in Florida adoption legal history. She is an attorney at Tate Healey Webster, the largest law firm in Florida devoted exclusively to adoption and assisted reproductive technology (ART) law. With a career spanning over four decades, Jeanne has helped shape the future of adoption law through her casework, her leadership, and her legislative advocacy—earning her national recognition and the deep respect of the legal community.

Jeanne is board certified in adoption law by The Florida Bar and has devoted her career to representing adoptive families, agencies, and professionals in all aspects of adoption and contested litigation. She has been integrally involved in advancing adoption legislation, mentoring attorneys across the country, and leading reform efforts to streamline and protect the adoption process.

A Fellow of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA) and a longtime member of the Florida Adoption Council, Jeanne has served as President of FAC and on numerous state committees, including the Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission, the Adoption Law Certification Committee, and the University of Florida Law School Board of Trustees. She also served as an adjunct professor at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where she taught Adoption Law & Procedure for six years.

Throughout her career, Jeanne has been honored with the most prestigious awards in Florida law, including:

• The Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award (Florida Supreme Court’s highest honor for pro bono work)
• The Angel in Adoption Award from the U.S. Congress
• The Florida Adoption Council Lifetime Achievement Award
• The Small Business Leader of the Year by the Tampa Chamber of Commerce
• Repeated inclusion in Super Lawyers, Florida’s Legal Elite, Best Lawyers in America, and Top 100 Lawyers in Florida

She has appeared on national television—including CNN, 20/20, and ESPN—to speak on adoption, and her impact has reached beyond courtrooms into state houses, classrooms, and communities.

Jeanne is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell and was featured on the cover of Super Lawyers Magazine for the State of Florida, recognized as one of the Top 10 Attorneys statewide. You can read the article here: https://www.superlawyers.com/articles/florida/family-matters-3/

Jeanne has built a legacy of excellence, integrity, and compassion in the world of family creation. She continues to shape the firm’s vision, mentor the next generation of attorneys, and fiercely advocate for children and families across Florida and beyond.