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Danelle Dykes Barksdale
About Danelle
Biography
Attorney Danelle Barksdale is a Board Certified Adoption Attorney who has been practicing adoption law since 1999. She has practiced exclusively in the area of adoption throughout the State of Florida and in conjunction with out-of-state placements that involve choice of law and Interstate Compact issues. Danelle is a member of the prestigious Academy of Adoption and Reproductive Attorneys and the Florida Adoption Council. Danelle served on The Florida Bar Adoption Law Certification Committee and was Committee Chair from 2015-2017. She has been recognized for her volunteer work in the area of adoption and received the Florida Bar President's Pro Bono Service Award for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit in 2008 and the Jimmy Kynes Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Service in 2007. Danelle is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, signifying that the legal community ranks her "at the highest level of professional excellence."
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Practice Area
Adoption
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29 years
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Licensed in Florida for 33 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1993
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Law Offices of Danelle Dykes Barksdale
Jeanne T Tate P.A., 418 W Platt St Ste B, Tampa, FL, 336062204
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Posted by John | April 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Delivered as promised!
Danelle was a breath of fresh air at the end of a long international adoption process. Delivered everything as promised and without any delays. She always responded quickly to any question or inquiry and the adoption was completed timely as promised. HIGHLY recommend Danelle as she knows how to ...
Posted by Jen | March 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Beyond Perfection!
From the very beginning, having no idea what the process was - Danelle and her amazing paralegal Sue were simply amazing. Incredibly kind, thorough and patient with all our questions. They provided guidance and timelines every step of the way. We were blessed to be able to work with them through 2 ad...
Posted by Beth | January 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Great Adoption Law Firm
Attorney Barksdale of Jeanne T. Tate P.A. handled our adoption case and did a wonderful job making sure we had all the forms necessary to make our finalization hearing go smoothly. Her paralegal, Jennifer Miller, did an amazing job keeping us informed and up to date through emails and phone calls.
Posted by anonymous | December 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Adoption
We just finalized our adoption of our daughter this week, and Ms. Barksdale and her team took care of it all. They were extremely thorough and kept us in the loop at every turn. They always did what they said they would do, and handled the finalization of our adoption beautifully. We would recommend ...
Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Excellent!
My husband and I just completed a domestic infant adoption through this attorney's office, in conjunction with Heart of Adoptions. We received the greatest amount of respect from both entities during our entire process. Communication was prompt, on target, and detailed. We truly appreciate everyth...
Danelle Dykes Barksdale's Lawyer Endorsements
"Danelle is an outstanding expert in the area of adoption law. She is extremely intelligent, competent and caring. I refer cases to her without reservation. In this extremely sensitive area, Danelle is one of the best in the field."
"Brilliant. Compassionate. I recommend Danelle for your Greater-Tampa adoption needs!"
"I have known Danelle since she began practicing law. Danelle is an outstanding, bright and diligent lawyer who is committed to her field of practice and her clients. She specializes in adoption law and I would recommend Danelle to anyone who is in need of an adoption lawyer."
Theodore Schofner
Elder law lawyer
Experience
Honors
2011
Board Certified in Adoption Law, The Florida Bar
2008
The Florida Bar President's Pro Bono Award, The Florida Bar and 13th Judicial Circuit
2007
Jimmy Kynes Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Service, Hillsborough County Bar Association
Work Experience
1999 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Jeanne T. Tate, P.A.
Associations
2012 - Present
Florida Bar Board Certification CommitteeCommittee Member
2010 - Present
American Academy of Adoption AttorneysFellow
Florida Adoption Council
Member
Hillsborough County Bar Association
Member
Hillsborough County Association of Women Lawyers
Member
The Junior League of Tampa
Past Board Member
The Florida Bar
Member
1998 - 1999
Hillsborough County Bar Community Liaison CommitteeCo-chair
1997 - 1999
13th Judicial Circuit "B" Unlicensed Practice of Law CommitteeMember
Education
1992
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
law
1989
Rice University
BA
Speaking Engagements
2007
Adoption Law Update
Florida Supreme Court and statutory changes in adoption law
2003
Adoption Seminar
Legal aspects of adoption
2002
Maybe a Baby Seminar
Adoption
Activity
Legal Guides