Client Review: Jeanne helped us with both of our adoptions. They both had some tricky situations but Jeanne handled them wonderfully and professionally. She is... more

“Highly knowledgeable - Heart of Gold”

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Client Review: I have been acquainted with Jeanne Tate for over 10 years and have worked with her on adopting our daughter and, subsequently, have particpated with... more

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I have worked with Jeanne, both on a professional level, and as an adoptive mother. Never having been through the adoptive process myself, she and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Tamara Nicola , Naples (FL), About 1 month ago

I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Jeanne for a long time and she is an excellent attorney who is very highly respected by her peers.

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Shorstein , Jacksonville (FL), 7 months ago

Résumé

Licenses

27 years since Jeanne Trudeau Tate was first licensed to practice law in FL.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Managing partner at Jeanne T. Tate, P.A.	1999–present
Adjunct Professor at University of Florida Levin College of Law	2008–present

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law		law	1981
University of Florida	Journalism and Mass Communication	BA - Bachelor of Arts	1978

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Florida Super Lawyers (top 5%)	Florida Super Lawyers	2009
Florida's Legal Elite	Florida Trend Magazine	2009

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Board of Trustees	University of Florida College of Law	2008–2010
ICPC chair	American Academy of Adoption Attorneys	1997–2009

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Legal Guides

Avvo Contribution:

Commonly Asked Questions in Florida Adoptions, published on 03/31/2009

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can a 18 year old adopt a friends baby?

There is no age requirement for you to adopt a child, and as long as you can pass a home study and... more

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Florida's Putative Father Registry	Florida Bar Journal Vol. 82 No 1	2008
Scarlett Letter Law Abolished	Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers Journal	2003

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Cases

Title:: Heart of Adoptions, Inc. V. J.A.
Practice Area:: Adoption
Outcome:: Clarification of Putative Father Registry
Description:: The Florida Supreme Court held the rights of an unmarried biological father who is known or identified by the mother and who is locatable by diligent...

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Speaking Engagements

Speaking Engagement Name	Conference	Date
Adoption	Florida Adoption Law	2008
Adoption	ESPN, 20/20, The Early Show, Mike Donahue, CNN, and John Walsh Show	2006

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