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Jessica manages a full-time family law mediation practice and has practiced law since 2002. Before mediating exclusively, Jessica litigated family law matters for more than 20 years and civil matters for several years. Before opening her mediation practice, she managed the busy family law firm, Felix & Baseman, for more than a decade.
Her family law career gave her extensive litigation and collaborative-practice experience, as well as participation in hundreds of family law mediations, both as the mediator and as counsel representing a party. Jessica has also successfully litigated numerous highly contentious and high-net-worth divorce cases.
Jessica has been collaboratively trained since 2010 and has been a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator since 2015.
Professional involvement
Jessica is a member of The Florida Bar, the Hillsborough County Bar Association, the Family Law Section of the Hillsborough County Bar Association, and the Family Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution Sections of The Florida Bar.
Her collaborative memberships have included the Collaborative Law Section of the Hillsborough County Bar Association, the Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals (FACP), and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP). Jessica formerly served as conference co-chair for FACP and as co-chair of the Collaborative Law Section of the Hillsborough County Bar Association.
Education and teaching
Jessica earned her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Emory University in 1998 and her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the Florida State University College of Law in 2002. While at Emory, she worked with the Department of Psychiatry in a research-based preschool for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders.
She has authored several articles on family law matters and has spoken at continuing education courses, conferences, and legal functions regarding family law litigation, discovery, trial preparation, and collaborative family law practice.
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Acquired: 2002
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3714 West Horatio Street, Tampa, FL, 33609
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Posted by Christy | August 26, 2026 | Hired Attorney
An Exceptional Attorney and an Exceptional Law Firm
I cannot say enough good things about Jessica Felix and the entire team at her firm. My experience with them has been nothing short of exceptional, and I would recommend this firm without hesitation. Jessica represented me in post-divorce matters and ultimately in a court case brought against me b...
Posted by Carl | October 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Strong Legal Advocate
After interviewing several attorneys and listening to family and friends, I decided to go with Jessica for my divorce representation. Jessica and her team are professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and caring. Jessica is very smart, diplomatic, and savvy. I have come to learn that no one really eve...
Posted by Alan | August 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Knowledgeable Professional Attorney
Ms. Felix represented me in a post judgement alimony modification. She was very approachable and professional. She demonstrated complete understanding of the law and offered valuable advice on how to approach my particular circumstance. Ms. Felix and her support team were very considerate of costs ...
Posted by Michele | June 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Great experience
I retained Jessica Felix for my divorce. Jessica, Ashley and the entire team were very helpful and guided me throughout the entire process. I really appreciated their help and guidance during a difficult situation.
Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Excellent representation!
Jessica did an outstanding job of protecting me in a financial dispute with my ex. Unfortunately I know this will occur again but knowing that I can call Jessica gives me so much piece of mind. I absolutely recommend her to anyone dealing with divorce and related issues.
"I have the pleasure of knowing Jessica as a colleague and as a friend for more almost seven (7) years. Jessica has a vast knowledge of family law. Not only is she is a zealous advocate, she is also a skilled mediator. I recently settled a case with Jessica serving as the mediator that I truly do not think would have not had the same outcome if it were not for Jessica. When Jessica and I have cases against each other I know that she will be prepared but most important, when she gives me her word, I trust it implicitly. Jessica will be successful for many years to come"
"Jessica & I worked together previously. I have also worked as opposing counsel on several matters with her. She's professional & a great advocate for her clients. She's also a great mediator!"
"I've litigated with Ms. Felix on a highly complicated time sharing matter. Ms. Felix is bright, professional, and extremely hard working. She is a compliment to our profession."
"I have worked with Jessica as opposing counsel on contentious family law matters and I regularly mediate with Jessica. Jessica is always professional and extremely knowledgeable. She does a great job and is a pleasure to work with. I highly endorse Jessica Felix."
"I have had the pleasure to work with Jessica both as an opposing counsel in my cases and have utilized her as a mediator for my cases. She is highly professional, knowledgeable and a joy to work with. I recommend her highly."
"I am pleased to endorse this lawyer. I have had to the pleasure to work with Jessica on multiple family law matters and have found her to be knowledgeable, professional, and prepared."
"I have been working with Jessica for almost a decade. She was the first attorney that my partner and I brought into our firm and we haven't regretted that decision for even a second ever since. Jessica is often the perfect voice of reason in the middle of a crisis. She cares deeply about her clients and their children and she has always been outstanding and exercising sound and reasonable judgment, and therefore delivering excellent legal advice, no how complicated or tense a case may be. Jessica is one of the best family law attorneys I know."
"Jessica is a true advocate for her clients. Jessica always provides intelligent, knowledgeable, and thoughtful representation in family or other legal matters. She stands by her clients through what can be a difficult process. Jessica’s ability to provide guidance, wisdom, and compassionate representation, as well as her excellent reputation and credibility in the legal community are what set her apart from other attorneys."
"I could not have a better mentor - Jessica has taught me the ins and outs of family law, with patience! She has an immense knowledge of the law and is always honest and up front with clients about what they should expect. She is so hardworking, and that coupled with her intelligence makes her a force to be reckoned with!"
"Jessica Felix is a fantastic lawyer. She understands the delicate issues related to family law and is great at helping her clients during very difficult situations. She is also a tiger in court and a force to be reckoned with. I highly recommend Jessica."
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Managing member, Felix Family Mediation, PLLC
2016 - 2026
Partner, Felix & Baseman, LLC
2006 - 2016
Partner, Older, Lundy & Alvarez
2002 - 2004
Associate, Swope, Rodante, PA
2017 - Present
The Centre for WomenBoard of Directors
2017 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMentoring Committee
2014 - Present
Tampa Bay Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2006 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2006 - Present
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionMember
2002 - Present
Florida BarMember
2002 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2018
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law SectionExecutive Committee Member
2015
Certified Family Law Mediator
2014
Advanced Collaborative Training- Moving from the "I" to the "We"
2010
2 Day Basic Training Course- Dallas, Texas
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
BA
2013
Initial Interviewing and Pleadings, Discovery Guidelines, Child Support and Custody Issues
2012
Getting Divorce Case off on the Right Foot; Dividing Assets and Debts Equitably; Completing the Divorce
2011
Effective Use of Discovery; Pre-trial Motions Practice and Settlement Strategies; Trial of a Divorce Case
2012
2011
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