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MADONNA M. FINNEY is a Board Certified Adoption Attorney and a Fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. She serves as the Vice President of the Florida Adoption Council and is a Past President of the Florida Association of Adoption Lawyers. Ms. Finney is a former Assistant General Council to the then, State of Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services. She is a founder of COSHARE, INC., a non- profit organization dedicated to providing medical supplies and equipment to children in developing countries. In 1995, the Florida Supreme Court and Governor recognized her for outstanding Pro Bono service to the Court for her representation of abused, abandoned and neglected children. In 2008, the Florida Adoption Council awarded her their highest honor, the Adoption Star Award. Ms. Finney graduated from the University of Florida College of Law in 1987, and has been a member of The Florida Bar since 1988. She has two daughters. She is admitted to the Federal Bar of the Middle District of Florida, and the Bar of the United States Supreme Court. She has achieved the highest rating from Martindale- Hubbell, a national independent service that rates law firms throughout the country. Florida Bar No. 0746990
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Acquired: 1988
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Po Box 10728, Tallahassee, FL, 323022728
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Posted by Tracie | August 15, 2012 | Adoption
First Class, Compassionate Adoption Professional
As an adoption professional, I have had the honor of working closely with Madonna Finney over the past 4 years. I have referred many families to Madonna's office, each one having positive adoption experiences. Madonna knows adoption law like the back of her hand and works diligently, ethically, and c...
Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2011 | Adoption
Wonderful experience
We used Madonna Finney for our private adoption and could not have been happier or more comfortable. We were reluctant to do a domestic adoption due to all the problems you hear about them. When the opportunity came up for a private, domestic adoption Madonna was there for us at the drop of a hat. ...
"I highly endorse Madonna. A Fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, her professionalism and knowledge of adoption law are excellent. Robin Fleischner Attorney at Law www.adoptsurrogatelaw.com"
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Finney is board certified which shows her high level of competency in this field of law. Her nearly a hundred published answers to consumer questions on Avvo.com shows her compassion and concern for people understanding their rights and the law. She knows Adoption Law like the back of her hand and she cares about making sure you get the best result possible. If you have a problem involving adoption, she is your answer. I highly recommend her to you."
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Board Certified Adoption Attorney, The Florida Bar
2008
Adoption Star Award, The Florida Adoption Council
1995
Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award, Florida Supreme Court & Governor
1997 - Present
Attorney, The Law Office of Madonna M. Finney
1998 - 2001
Senior Attorney/Lobbyist, Ronald L. Book, P.A.
1990 - 1993
Assistant General Counsel, Florida Department of Health & Rehabilitative Services
1988 - 1990
Senior Legislative Assistant, Florida Senate, Senator Lawrence H. Plummer
1988 - 1988
Attorney, State of Florida Department of Health & Rehabilitative Services
1986 - 1986
Law Clerk, The Honorable William Gladstone
1999 - Present
American Academy of Adoption AttorneysFellow
Vice President
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1987
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