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Mark A. Sessums is double board certified in Marital and Family Law, Divorce Law and Civil Trial Law by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education. Mark is only one of two lawyers who is currently Board Certified in Civil Trial Law and Marital and Family Law out of approximately 90,000 admitted lawyers in the Florida bar. He is also Board Certified by National Board of Trial Advocacy. Board certification indicates that Mr. Sessums has proven knowledge, skills and proficiency in Civil Trial Law as well as Divorce, Marital and Family Law and is an expert in these fields of law.
Mark A. Sessums is the founding partner of the firm. Mark was born and raised in Tampa, FL and is a 5th generation Floridian. He is admitted to practice in Florida and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. A graduate of the University of Florida, he received his B.A. in 1982 and his J.D. cum laude in 1989. Mark has been nominated each year as a “Super Lawyer” since the inception of the rating service in 2006 and was editor of the family law section of the Florida Bar Journal from 1999-2000. Mark received the highest possible rating of 10 out of 10 from , earning him the ranking of Superb from the world’s largest legal directory. He is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rating from Martindale-Hubbell, given only to those are recognized for their superior service as recognized by their peers. Mark was invited by the Advisory board of the Litigation Counsel of America to become a fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America Trial Lawyers Honorary Society, whose membership is limited to less than one half of one percent of American lawyers. He is the author of the following articles:
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Posted by Mona | November 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Handled my complex divorce case with excellence
I cannot thank Mark, Doreen, and their entire team enough for what they have done for me. I came to them after feeling unheard and unsupported by my previous attorney. From day one, Mark treated my case with the seriousness and care it deserved. My divorce involved international assets and complic...
Posted by Sheri | May 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
A New Beginning
Lawyers are not all created equal. Mark Sessums came highly recommended to me after having an initial lawyer who made it seem I would have to give an equal distribution of all my assets. I would like to thank Mark and his team for all of their hard work and support over the past year. What I apprecia...
Posted by David | August 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
My all star divorce lawyer
Dear Mark Sessums; Wow!!! You truly deserve the very highest compliment that I can give another human being . You are “Superman” , my greatest hero . You’ve actually saved my life which was ruined by my wife . You’ve not only rescued my lifetime savings , you’ve opened a very large door which ha...
Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great Attorney!
Recently, my collaborative efforts failed and I needed a divorce litigation lawyer. My collaborative lawyer recommended Mark Sessums. I live in another state and the issue was whether Florida had jurisdiction over my long term marriage that sadly failed. Mark Sessums and his support staff team, na...
Posted by Serena | April 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Knowledgeable, Trustworthy, and Truly Cares!
I cannot say enough great things about Mark Sessums and his staff. I hired Mark 4 years ago to represent me in a child custody/child support case. My ex-fiancé and I were never married but I had been financially dependent on him as I was a full-time stay-at-home mom. As someone with limited resources...
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is the consummate professional. Very well-respected by his peers. Always thoroughly prepared to handle any issues that arise. Bright, honest, ethical and a zealous advocate for his clients. If I need an attorney in Polk, Highlands, Hardee, Sarasota, Manatee, Hillsborough, Hernando, or Lake county, he is my first, and only, choice."
"I endorse Mark. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I highly recommend Mark Sessums for any litigation, from the mundane to the most complex. Mark is highly respected by his peers and judiciary throughout Florida. Mark is well versed in the law, understands how to manage a case, is responsive to client needs and controls the court room with his calm, yet forceful demeanor. When you hire Mark you will be represented by vigorous, forceful, intelligent and experienced counsel."
"Mark is a skilled advocate, I would trust him with my case."
"I worked with Mark directly on a matter which involved very complex negotiations. He did a great job of understanding the issues and walking the client through the process. In addition to being a very nice person and a good man, Mark is a highly competent attorney whom I would trust to represent me personally."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mark for almost twenty years. It has been a pleasure to watch him turn into one of the best family law attorneys in the State of Florida"
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AVVO, Rated 10 of 10 - Highest possible rating
2011
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2010
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2010
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2010
AV Rating - Highest Achievable, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Board Certified - Civil Trial, Florida Bar
2009
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Board Certified - Family Law, Florida Bar
2018 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersVice President
2016 - Present
Sarasota County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersInstitute Committee
2014 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersBoard of Managers
2008 - Present
Highlands County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationMember
2008 - Present
American Association for JusticeEagle Member
2008 - Present
Lakeland Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Polk County Family Lawyers AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers SectionMember
Member
Fellow
Member
2017 - 2017
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersInstitute Committee Chair
2017 - 2018
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersTreasurer
2016 - 2017
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersSecretary
2006 - 2006
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
2006 - 2011
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersMembership Committee, Co-Chair
2006 - 2006
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersAmicus Committee, Chair
2006 - 2011
Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Legislation CommitteeCo-chair
2005 - 2008
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersLegislative Committee, Co-Chair
2005 - 2006
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionLegislation Committee, Secretary
2004 - 2011
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionExecutive Council
2002 - 2003
Polk County Family Lawyers AssociationPresident
2000 - 2001
10th Judicial Circuit Bar Association Grievance CommitteeChair
1999 - 2000
10th Judicial Circuit Bar Association Grievance CommitteeMember
1996 - 1997
Florida Bar, Civil Procedure Rules CommitteeVice-Chair
1994 - 1998
Florida Bar, Family Law Rules CommitteeMember
1994 - 1995
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionPresident-Elect
1991 - 1993
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionBoard of Directors
1990 - 1993
Florida Bar, Civil Procedure Rules CommitteeMember
1989 - 1995
Hillsborough County Bar AssociationMember
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1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
Direct and Cross Examination of Experts
2017
Practice & Procedure
2016
Agreements
2015
Alimony: Then and Now
2015
Torts and Family Law
2015
Taming the Evidentiary Beast In Family Law
2014
Alimony
2013
Equitable Distribution
2013
Winning the Battle of the Experts: How to Get Paid
2012
Motions to Compel, Motions for Contempt, and Sanctions
2012
Equitable Distribution
2011
Modification of Alimony and Child Support
2011
Rule 4-3.3, Candor Towards the Tribunal
2010
Modification of Alimony and Child Support
2008
Final Judgments
2013
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1993
1989
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