About Mr. Mark A. Sessums

Attorney is Double Board Certified in Civil Trial Law and Marital and Family Law, Florida Board of Legal Specialization and Education. Mr. Sessums has achieved the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale.com and rated 10 of 10 by Avvo.com. Listed in Super Lawyers, 2006-2025. Editor, Family Law Section, Florida Bar Journal, 1999-2000. Author: "What are Wife's Contributions Worth Upon Divorce: Toward Fully Incorporating Partnership into Equitable Distribution," Florida Law Review, Vol. 41, No. 5, Fall 1989; "Family Law Fees-The High Point and the Current State of the Law," LXXIII, No. 4, Florida Bar Journal, April 1999; "Halfway Houses and Mental Health Treatment Facilities-Establishing Duty In Tort," LXXVII, No. 6, Florida Bar Journal, June 2003. Chairman, Amicus Curiae Committee, 2002-2003. Co-Chair, Legislation, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2005-2008.

 

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
March 25, 2021
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I had a very difficult and toxic divorce case and Mark and his team handled everything FAST and Professional. I respect his work and highly recommend him and his staff! 👍👍

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
December 26, 2018
Hired Attorney

Mark Sessums is a brilliant trial lawyer. The written positions Mark and his team developed were exceptional and created the foundation for Mark’s amazing skills in the courtroom. Mark won our marital / estate case in Lee County. That decision was then appealed to the 2nd DCA where Mark again achieved a unanimous decision in our favor. Mark is responsive, ethical, direct, hardworking and has a no-nonsense approach to defending his clients using his vast knowledge of the law. Dale

 
Automobile Accidents
Posted by anonymous
October 04, 2018
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Mark listened completely, analyzed throughly and counseled decisively. He gave me confidence, put my mind at ease and had the right answers. Flexible, intelligent, dependable – I could not ask for anything else. He gets perfect scores.

Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
December 07, 2016
Hired Attorney

Mark Sessums and his team represented me beautifully in a auto accident case. The case took over two years because Medicaid claimed it had paid some of my expenses for the accident when they were for cancer related charges. I am a senior citizen and every dollar of my recovery was important to me. Mark got me a generous recovery and then fought off Medicaid's claim to my expenses in two appeals within Medicaid system. Thank you Sessums Law Group and Mark!

 
Legal Malpractice
Posted by anonymous
December 05, 2016
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Mark bailed me out during a 5 year divorce battle. My first attorney was in over his head...and noticeably so... Mark took the case, and never seemed confused or shocked at things that were happening. In fact, he would give me a pretty good idea of what would happen from his experience.. When we settled with the divorce, we opened a legal malpractice suit against my first lawyer because my prenup, that he drew up, was thrown out in the Second DCA. BIG chunk was just recovered !! Thumbs up !!

 
General Practice
Posted by anonymous
December 05, 2016
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Mr.Sessums Firm, went over and beyond the call of duty. I will refer him to anyone in need. He showed compassion,Honesty and Respect. I have rated this firm a 5 star,because of the service that was render to me. His team, Amber Messenger-Paralegal, there was never to many emails sent to her that was not timely replied back nor too many phone calls that she timely returned. Mr.Sessumms we as a community need you to be re-creative a 1000 times, there could never be too many of "YOU". Respectfully

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
November 07, 2016
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Mark was recommended to me by a friend after suffering a stressful,verbally abusive experience with a previous attorney.Divorce is complicated&heartbreaking without adding an attorney who is sarcastic&demeaning to his client.Mark was a breath of fresh air.He was polite,respectful, easy to speak with, obviously has an astute legal mind&handled my case with impeccable professionalism.His staff, who include his para Phyllis Knox, were just as reliable.Summary: respectful & trustworthy extraodinaire

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 26, 2016
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Mr. Sessums and his office is top notch. I had been in battle with my ex husband over legal issues and my children for quite some time. Mr. Sessums won everything that I had asked for in my case. He made a very difficult emotional time worth all of my efforts. He is truly a spectacular attorney and individual!

Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
July 15, 2015
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Many thanks to Mr. Sessums, Ms. Messenger, and other staff members for assistance in recovering a portion of the damages related to a recent accident. The firm is very knowledgeable and professional. They also do a very good job of keeping you updated as to the progress of the case. I greatly appreciated their efforts in regards to this matter..

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 25, 2014
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Mark is truly dedicated to his profession. Mr. Sessums was strait forward about our case. We found Mark to be honest, trustworthy and extremely knowledgeable. He answered any questions that we had direct and promptly. We would certainly recommend him to handle any of your legal matters. We cannot thank Mark and Phyllis enough for the outstanding results. Mark's direction was why the outcome was a victory.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 2
    • Divorce
    • Paternity
  • Collaborative Family Law
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Mediation
  • Personal Injury 2
    • Wrongful Death
    • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Other 12
    • Alimony and Spousal Support
    • Child Custody/Support
    • Post Judgement Modification and Enforcement of Support
    • Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
    • Visitation and Parental Rights
    • Brain Injuries and Spinal Injuries And Paralysis
    • Premises Liability and Slip and Fall
    • Auto Accidents
    • Truck Accidents
    • Personal Injury Protection
    • Business and Commercial Litigation
    • Civil and Appellate Practice

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  • Firm Information
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    Firm Name
    Sessums Law Group, P.A.
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1989, Florida
    1989, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    Memberships
    Hillsborough County Bar Association (Member, 1989-1995
    President-Elect Young Lawyers Section, 1994-1995
    Member, Board of Directors, Young Lawyers Section, 1991-1993)
    10th Judicial Circuit Bar Association (Grievance Committee, 1999-2000
    Chair, 2000-2001)
    The Florida Bar (Member: Civil Procedure Rules Committee, 1990-1993
    Family Law Rules Committee, 1994-1998
    Vice-Chair, 1996-1997
    Executive Council, Family Law Section, 2002-2007
    Vice-Chair, Legislation, 2006-2007
    Co-Chair, 2007)
    Polk County Trial Lawyer's Association
    Polk County Family Lawyers Association (Member, 2004-
    President, 2002-2003)
    American Association for Justice (Eagle Member, 2008 - present)
    Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section (Member, 1995 - present)
    Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Member, 2006)
    American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Fellow)
    Litigation Counsel of America, Trial Lawyer Honorary Society (Member)
    Florida Justice Association (Member, 2008 to present).
    Bar Fellowship
    American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; Center for Governmental Responsibility; Public Service Law.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Florida Levin College of Law
    Class of 1989
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Florida
    Class of 1984
    B.S.
    Legal Certifications
    Board Certified Civil Trial Law and Marital and Family Law Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education

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President at Sessums Law Group, P.A.
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500 North West Shore Blvd. - Suite 800Tampa, FL 33629U.S.A.

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Fax: 863-646-2216

2212 South Florida AvenueLakeland, FL 33803U.S.A.

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559 South Commerce AvenueSebring, FL 33870U.S.A.

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2180 Main StreetSarasota, FL 34237U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
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  • Friday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday By appointment
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2212 South Florida AvenueLakeland, FL 33803U.S.A.

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2180 Main StreetSarasota, FL 34237U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Mr. Mark A. Sessums was admitted in 1989 to the State of Florida.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Client Review rated?
    Yes, Mr. Mark A. Sessums has a 5.0 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • Does this attorney accept major credit cards?
    Yes, Mr. Mark A. Sessums will accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Mr. Mark A. Sessums attended University of Florida Levin College of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Sessums Law Group, P.A. was established in 2008.