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Tate Healey Webster, Adoption & Surrogacy Attorneys staff | Jeanne T. Tate

Jeanne T. Tate

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

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Tate Healey Webster, Adoption & Surrogacy Attorneys staff | Erica T. Healey

Erica T. Healey

Erica Tate Healey is a board certified adoption attorney, serves on the Florida adoption board certification committee, and has been reco...

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Tate Healey Webster, Adoption & Surrogacy Attorneys staff | Robert L. Webster III

Robert L. Webster III

Rob is the Vice President of the Florida Adoption Council and provides board-certified adoption and appellate expertise, guiding agencies...

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Tate Healey Webster, Adoption & Surrogacy Attorneys staff | Danelle D. Barksdale

Danelle D. Barksdale

Danelle is a board-certified adoption attorney who has guided thousands of families through secure Florida adoptions since 1999. Former C...

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Tate Healey Webster, Adoption & Surrogacy Attorneys staff | Molly McCarthy

Molly McCarthy

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

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Tate Healey Webster, Adoption & Surrogacy Attorneys staff | Kevin J. Healey

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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Tate Healey Webster, Adoption & Surrogacy Attorneys staff | Martha A. Curtis Boggs

Martha A. Curtis Boggs

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

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Meet Our Staff

Tate Healey Webster, Adoption & Surrogacy Attorneys staff | Melinda Sue Eggert

Melinda Sue Eggert

Sue, senior paralegal supervisor, has worked since 1980; focused on adoption since 1993; Jeanne’s right-hand.

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Tate Healey Webster, Adoption & Surrogacy Attorneys staff | Daneille Stewart

Daneille Stewart

Daneille, Naples paralegal since 2002, serves Southwest Florida; legal veteran since 1983; FIU-trained, certified.

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Tate Healey Webster, Adoption & Surrogacy Attorneys staff | Briana Leonard

Briana Leonard

Briana joined January 2025 as Tampa paralegal; FSU business graduate and former cheerleader, bringing energy.

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Tate Healey Webster, Adoption & Surrogacy Attorneys staff | Erin Shea

Erin Shea

Erin Shea joined our Tampa office as a Paralegal after earning her Juris Doctor from Syracuse University College of Law, where she also c...

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Tate Healey Webster, Adoption & Surrogacy Attorneys staff | Shana Dees

Shana Dees

Shana Dees is a dedicated Litigation Paralegal at Tate Healey Webster, bringing a strong foundation in both commercial litigation and fam...

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Tate Healey Webster, Adoption & Surrogacy Attorneys staff | Jessica Watkins

Jessica Watkins

Jessica is a dedicated professional and Army Veteran with a diverse background in the legal field. She has been with the Tampa Office of ...

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Tate Healey Webster, Adoption & Surrogacy Attorneys staff | Simona Dauphin

Simona Dauphin

Simona Dauphin joined Tate Healey Webster in 2025 as an Executive Assistant, supporting partners and firm leadership with a trusted, proa...

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Tate Healey Webster, Adoption & Surrogacy Attorneys staff | Kristin Petersen

Kristin Petersen

Kristin provides detail-driven administrative support, with a personal connection to adoption reflecting Tate Healey Webster’s miss...

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Tate Healey Webster, Adoption & Surrogacy Attorneys staff | Rachelle Arnold

Rachelle Arnold

With over 30 years of experience in office administration, Rachelle Arnold brings a deep well of knowledge in accounting, payroll, HR sup...

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Tate Healey Webster, Adoption & Surrogacy Attorneys staff | James Taylor

James Taylor

James keeps Tate Healey Webster’s technology secure and smooth, supporting staff and partners behind the scenes.

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With years of experience and a commitment to personalized service, Tate Healey Webster Adoption Attorneys is proud to be a trusted partner in adoption throughout the state. We understand that every adoption is unique, which is why we offer tailored legal solutions and support. If you’re ready to begin your adoption journey, contact us today. Let us help you bring your family closer together through the miracle of adoption.

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