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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2019
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State: Florida
Acquired: 1982
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8130 Lakewood Maine St, Suite 103 #307, Lakewood Ranch, FL, 34202
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Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Adoption
Posted by Jesse | April 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
You’re the best!
I can't speak highly enough of Susan and Janet who helped me through what I believed to be an overwhelming process. From the very first phone call, they were compassionate and understanding, offering reassurance and support every step of the way. Their knowledge of Florida adoption law was extensive,...
Posted by Julie | July 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Great experience with Susan and Janet!
Our adoption journey was long and complicated, but then we met Susan and Janet who went out of their way to help us and now we have the family of our dreams. We can’t say enough about their expertise, sincerity, empathy, and knowledge of the adoption process. We highly recommend them!
Posted by Shannon | July 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Amazing adoption agency!!!
Susan and Janet were both VERY helpful, kind and caring...making this process very easy and pleasant. We did our finalization through Zoom, which was fantastic! The judge was super nice, friendly and spoke to each person on the zoom meeting. During the zoom meeting Susan was very supportive, helped f...
Posted by Maria | July 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Excellent, caring and kind Attorney
We hired Susan to help us with the adoption of our grandson, we are the paternal grandparents. From our first consultation thru the end of the adoption Susan was a phone call or email away. She made it clear that she was here to help us in anyway possible. She did that, always making sure we unde...
Posted by Hope | April 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Our family is official!
We came to Susan without knowing what the outcome of our situation would be. We had doors closed in our faces and we almost gave up hope that my husband would be able to adopt my son. Susan heard our story and told us the TRUTH. She didn’t try to cut corners or tell me it was a lost cause. She gave m...
"Susan is an outstanding attorney with national recognition in the area of adoptions. I have been privileged to have been mentored by Susan in a grandparent adoption. I trust and respect her professional opinion and judgment. She is beloved by her clients and all who have witnessed her compassionate advocacy in the area of children and adopting parents. She is the go-to person in the state of FL for adoptions."
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2017
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Child Advocate of the Year, Florida's Children First
2015
Amy Silberberg Foster Care Award, American Academy of Adoption Attorneys
2004
Angels in Adoption Award, Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute
2003
Lifetime Achievement, Florida Adoption Council
2010 - Present
Florida's Children First, Advisory CommitteeBoard Member
1993 - Present
American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology AttorneysMember
1991 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1982 - Present
Florida BarMember
2013 - 2014
Florida Bar, Certification CommitteeChair
2000 - 2001
Florida Adoption CouncilPresident
2000 - 2007
Florida Adoption CouncilBoard of Directors
1999 - 2000
American Academy of Adoption AttorneysVice President
1981
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
2017
Removing the Barriers to Adult Adoptions and Reinstatement of Parental Rights
2017
Florida Assisted Reproductive Technology Law
1992
Rights of Parties in Private Adoptions