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Erica is a Board-Certified Adoption Attorney and partner at Tate Healey Webster law firm. Erica practices in the areas of adoption and surrogacy. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where she was an editor of the Florida Law Review and earned the prestigious Order of the Coif. She has clerked for the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and also externed for the United States Middle District of Florida. Super Lawyers Magazine has consistently recognized her as one of Florida’s Rising Stars in 2015 to the present, and Erica has been accepted to the prestigious Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys. Prior to joining the law firm of Jeanne T. Tate, P.A., Erica practiced law in complex product liability litigation and aviation defense at Banker Lopez Gassler P.A., where she became partner after four years. Erica is married with three wonderful children.
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Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
I highly recommend
I was referred to J Tate Law by a trusted friend and was told they were the best adoption attorneys in town. I am here to say that I agree 100% with that statement. I went into their office for a consult and was greeted with the warmest smile and a feeling of safety. The team at JA Tate, Erica He...
Posted by Natasha | January 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Sibling Adoption
I cannot thank Erica and Meredith enough for their incredible work on my adoption case this past year. Despite the challenges of a sibling adoption and dealing with a particularly difficult parent throughout the process, they guided me with clarity and professionalism every step of the way. They ensu...
Posted by anonymous | May 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Professional
Erica was super helpful in my case. She gave me all the information that I needed to know, provided me with advice, and helped me make an informed decision and represented me based on that decision. Very knowledgeable and amazing to work with.
Posted by michael | April 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship
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Very helpful and experienced. This was out of the country so it was a bit more complex especially with a vacant parent
Posted by Lauren | March 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Reliable with a Great Team
Erica Healey was an invaluable part of our adoption team. For the first time, I am a mommy! We couldn't have brought our son home without Ms. Healey's help. She and her team were always helpful in sharing information and answering questions each and every step of the way. Being an attorney myself, I ...
"An acquaintance needed an aggressive attorney to help with a disputed adoption after she was taken advantage of by another attorney. Erica was amazing to jump on the matter at the last minute and showed sincere compassion for the situation. I would highly recommend Erica!"
Mediation lawyer
Family lawyer
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Board Certified - Adoption Attorney, Florida Bar
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Magna Cum Laude, University of Florida Levin College of Law
2010
Order of the Coif, University of Florida Levin College of Law
2009
Frank E. Maloney Award For Outstanding Candidate, Florida Law Review
2009
Outstanding Tutor Scholarship, Florida Law Review
2009
Book Award, Bankruptcy, University of Florida Levin College of Law
2009
Book Award, Legal Drafting, University of Florida Levin College of Law
2024 - Present
Partner, Tate Healey Webster
2016 - 2024
Attorney, Jeanne T. Tate, P.A.
2011 - 2016
Shareholder, Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.
2010 - 2011
Law Clerk to the Honorable Charles R. Wilson, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
2020 - Present
Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction AttorneysMember
2016 - Present
Florida Adoption CouncilMember
2010 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Hillsborough Association for Women LawyersMember
2016 - 2017
Stann W. Givens Family Law American Inn of Court of TampaMember
2014 - 2016
Florida BarAviation Committee
2013 - 2015
C. H. Ferguson M. E. White American Inn of CourtMember
2012 - 2016
Defense Research InstituteMember
2012 - 2013
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionEvents Committee
2010 - 2012
J. Clifford Cheatwood American Inn of CourtMentoring Program Committee
2010
J.D.
2007
B.S.
2021
Adoption Pitfalls
2020
Guest Lecturer
2020
Adoption Contested Litigation Seminar
2019
Adoption Contested Litigation Seminar
2018
Top 10 Adoption Tips & Tricks
2016
Resolving Professionalism Complaints
2015
The Law Clerk Experience: From Applying to Clerking for a Federal Judge
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Can I remove my non biological father from my birth certificate and add my bio dad as an adult?
20 Sep 2023
Is my cousin able to simply sign her baby over to me once it is born for simple adoption?
13 Dec 2021
How can a parent terminate parental rights ?
26 May 2021