Attorneys Mark A. Sessums and Brian M. Monk
Experienced Florida lawyers, committed to excellence
The experienced and highly credentialed attorneys at Sessums Law Group are powerful and thoughtful advocates for individuals, businesses, and families throughout Florida. The firm offers personal, professional service backed by a record of successful results for clients.
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The firm has two locations for the convenience of clients. Call the Lakeland office at 877-826-5630, the Sebring office at 863-658-4796, or contact us online to discuss how the attorneys at Sessums Law Group can help you.
Mark A. Sessums
Email: msessums@sessumspa.com | Phone: 877-826-5630
Board Certified Marital and Family Lawyer
Mark A. Sessums is the founding partner of the firm. 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. He is recognized and listed in Super Lawyers (2006-2011) and was editor of the family law section of the Florida Bar Journal from 1999-2000. Mark received a rating of 10 out of 10 - highest rating from AVVO.com, the world's largest legal directory. The firm is rcognized as an AV firm, the highest rating from Martindale Hubbell. Mark was invited by the Advisory board of the Litigation Counsel of America to become a fellow in the Litigations 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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His memberships include the following:
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Fellow; Chairman, Amicus Curiae Committee, 2002-2003; Co-Chair, Legislation, 2005-2008)
- Hillsborough County Bar Association (Member, 1989-1995; President-Elect Young Lawyers Section, 1994-1995; Member, Board of Directors, Young Lawyers Section, 1991-1993)
- 10th Judicial Circuit (Grievance Committee, 1999-2000, Chair, 2000-2001)
- The Florida Bar (Member: Civil Procedure Rules Committee, 1990-1993; Family Law Rules Committee, 1994-1998; Vice-Chair, 1996-1997; Executive Council, Family Law Section, 2002-2007; Vice-Chair, Legislation, 2006-2007; Co-Chair, 2007)
- Polk County Trial Lawyer's Association
- Polk County Family Lawyers Association (Member, 2004—present President, 2002-2003)
- Center for Governmental Responsibility
- Public Service Law Fellow
Mark Sessums is double board certified in General Civil Law and Marital and Family Law by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education. Mark is only one of four lawyers who is currently Board Certified in General Civil Law and Marital and Family Law out of approximately 90,000 admitted lawyers in the Florida bar. Board certification indicates that Mr.Sessums has achieved special knowledge, skills and proficiency in Civil trial Law as well as Marital and Family Law and is an expert in these fields of law. He practices in the following areas:
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Brian M. Monk
Email: bmonk@sessumspa.com | Phone: 877-826-5630
Brian M. Monk is an associate with the firm. He is admitted to practice in Florida. He is a graduate of the University of Florida, receiving a B.A. and B.S. in 2000, his J.D. in 2004 and his M.Ed. in 2005.
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