Growing Families With Heart Florida's Largest Adoption, Surrogacy & Donation Law Firm

Adoption Attorney in Naples, Florida

Compassionate Support. Unmatched Experience. You’re in the Right Place to Build Your Family

Adoption is a life-changing journey that deserves experienced, ethical legal guidance. Our board-certified adoption attorneys help families in Naples navigate adoption and family formation with clarity, compassion, and confidence from start to finish.

About Us

Industry Leadership

Helped shape Florida adoption law, leaders on numerous state committees, and the only firm in FL with Assisted Reproductive Technology & ADOPT Fellow of Distinction.

Board-Certified, Specialized Attorneys

Five board certified adoption attorneys out of 28 in the entire state, with each attorney specializing in a specific area of family formation law.

120+ Years of Combined Experience

Over 5,000 families successfully helped with six offices across the state of Florida.

Helping the Most Vulnerable

Finalize adoptions for 150+ children each year pro bono, moving them from Foster Care into permanent homes.

Adoption and Family Formation Services in Naples

Adoption and assisted reproductive law are the core of our practice. We represent individuals, families, and caregivers in a wide range of matters, offering comprehensive legal support at every stage of the family-building process. Our Naples adoption and family formation services include the following:

Adoption services for adoptive parents and birth parents
Guidance through each stage of the adoption process
Foster care and DCF-related adoptions and finalizations
LGBTQ+ adoption and family formation
Surrogacy and donor-assisted reproduction
Assisted reproductive law and family formation agreements
Legal name changes related to adoption or family alignment
International adoption and recognition of foreign adoptions
Stepparent and relative adoptions
Adult adoption
DCF adoption finalizations

Because adoption and assisted reproductive law are the exclusive focus of our firm, we are equipped to handle both straightforward and highly complex cases with care, precision, and consistency.

How We Help

Exclusive Focus on Adoption Law

Working with attorneys who practice exclusively in adoption and assisted reproductive law ensures a team with deep, specialized knowledge handles your case.

Ethical, Child-Centered Representation

Every decision we make is guided by what is best for the child while respecting the rights and dignity of all parties involved.

Prepared for Complex Cases

From contested parental rights to interstate or international matters, experienced legal guidance helps protect families from avoidable setbacks.

Consistent Support From Start to Finish

Our firm structure ensures your case continues to move forward, even when timing or circumstances change.

Experienced Adoption Lawyers Experienced Adoption Guidance for Naples Families

Whether you are hoping to adopt, considering an adoption plan for your child, or stepping in to care for a relative, adoption involves deeply personal decisions and complex legal requirements. Tate Healey Webster provides trusted adoption representation to families throughout Naples and Southwest Florida. As Florida’s largest law firm exclusively focused on adoption and assisted reproductive law, our team brings unmatched experience, a child-centered approach, and a commitment to doing things the right way. We help families move forward with steady guidance and a focus on long-term legal security.

Why We Do What We Do Hear the Stories of Families We've Helped

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If I didn’t have Tate Healey Webster involved, I really don’t think I would have gotten the adoption and I might have actually lost my grandson.

Liza Roth

We were referred to Tate Healey Webster and immediately they were super responsive & really helpful. The firm got it done!

The Maly Family

Does My Situation Require an Adoption Attorney?

Legal representation is strongly recommended for anyone involved in an adoption or family formation matter in Naples or Southwest Florida. Legal help is recommended for adoptive parents, birth parents creating an adoption plan, relatives seeking to adopt, and caregivers involved in foster care or DCF cases. Adoption law can be especially complex when consent is contested, when a child has lived in multiple states or countries, or when assisted reproductive technology is involved. Even in seemingly straightforward cases, experienced legal guidance helps ensure every requirement is met and your family’s future is protected.

Our Full Team

Family Formation Specialists Meet Our Team

At Tate Healey Webster, every team member specializes in a specific area of family formation law. You'll work with an expert attorney who has deep experience in your particular need—whether it's adoption, surrogacy, or another practice area.

Attorney Jeanne T. Tate

Jeanne T. Tate is a nationally recognized adoption law pioneer with 40+ years protecting children and families.

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Board-Certified Adoption Attorney

AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Recognized as one of the Top 10 Attorneys statewide

Partner Erica T. Healey

Erica Tate Healey is a board certified adoption attorney, serves on the Florida adoption board certification committee, and has been recognized as a Florida Rising Star and Florida Super Lawyer since 2015.

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Board-Certified Adoption Attorney

Fellow of the Prestigious AAAA

Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star Every Year Since 2015

Partner Robert L. Webster III

Rob is the Vice President of the Florida Adoption Council and provides board-certified adoption and appellate expertise, guiding agencies, families, and attorneys through high-stakes litigation.

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Board-Certified Adoption Attorney

Awarded the Best in Tampa Award in the Adoption Category

Fellow of the Prestigious AAAA

Attorney Danelle D. Barksdale

Danelle is a board-certified adoption attorney who has guided thousands of families through secure Florida adoptions since 1999. Former Chair of the Florida Bar’s Adoption Law Certification Committee and Fellow of the AAAA, she is widely trusted for her experience, steady guidance, and attention to detail.

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Board-Certified Adoption Attorney

AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Has handled over 2,000 adoptions

Attorney Molly McCarthy

Molly McCarthy protects children and builds families with compassionate adoption advocacy across Northeast Florida.

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Admitted to the Florida Bar

Adoption & Asssisted Reproductive Law Attorney

Of Counsel Kevin J. Healey

Kevin J. Healey brings seasoned trial experience, supporting Tate Healey Webster’s adoption and TPR matters across Florida.

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Litigation Support Attorney

Founder and Operator of a Home Healthcare Company

Of Counsel Martha A. Curtis Boggs

Martha remains Of Counsel; board-certified in adoption law, and handles assisted reproductive law matters.

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Board-Certified Adoption Attorney

Pro Bono Program H.A.V.E A HEART Award

Fellow of the Prestigious AAAA

What to Expect: The Adoption Process in Naples

1. Initial Consultation and Case Review

The process begins with a confidential consultation to understand your goals and explain how Florida law applies to your situation.

2. Legal Preparation and Coordination

Our team prepares and reviews all required legal documents and coordinates with agencies, DCF, or other professionals as needed.

3. Court Proceedings and Finalization

We represent families in adoption proceedings and guide them through the finalization process in Florida courts.

4. Ongoing Guidance and Support

If additional legal steps are required after finalization, we remain available to support your family. General court information is available through Florida Courts Help.

Featured in the Media Educating Our Community on Local & National News

Why Choose Tate Healey Webster?

Choosing the right adoption attorney can shape your entire experience. Tate Healey Webster provides trusted representation in adoption and family formation matters to families in Naples and across Florida.

Exclusive Focus on Adoption and ART: Our firm practices solely in adoption and assisted reproductive law and includes multiple board-certified adoption attorneys.
Ethical, Thorough Representation: We do not cut corners or rush cases. Every matter is handled with care, diligence, and respect for the child’s best interests.
Trusted Across Florida: Courts, agencies, and families statewide rely on our firm for adoption matters requiring experience and integrity.

Talk With a Naples Adoption Attorney

Schedule a confidential consultation with our experienced adoption attorneys to discuss your situation and take the next step toward building or protecting your family in Naples.

Frequently Asked Questions Adoption Attorney in Naples, FL

How long does adoption take in Florida?

Timelines vary depending on the type of adoption and whether any issues are contested.

Do I need to work with an adoption agency?

Not always. Florida permits private adoptions as well as agency placements.

Can LGBTQ+ individuals and couples adopt in Naples?

Yes. Florida law permits adoption by individuals and couples regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

What if a birth parent does not consent?

Florida law allows adoption to proceed in certain circumstances. An attorney can evaluate whether termination of parental rights may be appropriate.

Can we adopt a child from another state or country?

Yes. Interstate and international adoptions are permitted but require additional legal compliance.

Client Testimonials Words from Families We’ve Helped

A wonderful experience adopting our son

We had a wonderful experience adopting our son from foster care thanks to Tate Healey Webster! Erica Healey and her team were not only knowledgeable, but were also so supportive...

Victoria M.

Everyone at the firm went out of their way for me

I want to let everyone know that I highly recommend this firm. I had an extremely strange case. Just about anything and everything that could’ve went wrong… went wr...

Liza R.

Made this dream come true for our family!

We had the best experience with Tate, Healey, and Webster Adoption attorneys. Briana was extremely helpful, putting us at ease the entire time through the process. Today was ado...

Jodi F.

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Adoption Attorney in Naples, Florida

Compassionate Support. Unmatched Experience. You’re in the Right Place to Build Your Family

Adoption and Family Formation Services in Naples

Exclusive Focus on Adoption Law

Ethical, Child-Centered Representation

Prepared for Complex Cases

Consistent Support From Start to Finish

Experienced Adoption Lawyers Experienced Adoption Guidance for Naples Families

Why We Do What We Do Hear the Stories of Families We've Helped

If I didn’t have Tate Healey Webster involved, I really don’t think I would have gotten the adoption and I might have actually lost my grandson.

We were referred to Tate Healey Webster and immediately they were super responsive & really helpful. The firm got it done!

Does My Situation Require an Adoption Attorney?