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Local Ratings & Reviews (159)
Overall Average Rating
I had a very difficult and toxic divorce case and Mark and his team handled everything FAST and Professional. I respect his work and highly recommend him and his staff!
2021/03/27
Mark came highly recommended. He is very polite, respectful and proficient. I felt very confident he was always looking out for my best interest. Mark took care of an issue who was annoying and aggravating and...
2021/01/22
Mark Sessums and his entire team are hands down the best! They helped me through a difficult divorce, alimony and child support issues. Time after time, he fought and won for the best interest of myself and...
2020/04/15
Mark and his team helped me with divorce and child custody. They made the proccess easy for me to understand along the way. Always willing to take the time needed for me to make hard descitions. I dont believe I...
2019/09/15
Mark is a prepared, skilled and highly effective lawyer.He represented my family in a custody case that seemed impossible , lost and hopeless. He won our case and gave us back what we lost. I highly recommend Mark...
2019/05/28
Mark Sessums is a brilliant trial lawyer and watching him work in a courtroom is an amazing thing to see. In our complex case the written positions Mark and his legal team developed to submit to the court were...
2018/12/26
Mark provided my legal services during a child support case. Mark and his staff answered all of my questions, alleviated my concerns and provided excellent service overall. I was greatly impressed by Mark’s...
2018/11/13
Sessums Law is an excellent firm for complex cases. Highly recommended for strong written and oral communication, in-depth knowledge of the law, and a practical, no-nonsense approach. If divorce is pending, this is...
2018/08/28
Mark is a fabulous, caring attorney with a wonderful staff. They care deeply about making sure that they understand the needs of their clients and then do everything they can to achieve those goals. I can't...
2018/07/31
Mark Sessums and his firm are top notch! He is "Johnny on the spot". There has never been a day, were he hasn't responded to an email or text by the end of the day (usually within an hour). His grasp of the law...
2018/01/29
Ms. Pinson was exceptional with her work. She truly showed compassion for our situation. A lot of things tend to get confusing when it came to legal matters...but Ms. Pinson kept us in the loop about everything and...
2017/12/05
I came to Mark Sessums when I realized it had become necessary to replace my previous attorney. I found myself in a totally different atmosphere...one of genuine compassion, utmost respect, and legal brilliance. ...
2017/02/15
Mark A. Sessums Law Firm is an Extraordinary company/lawyer. I will suggest or refer anyone in need of a lawyer to contact this firm. He first showed compassion to me at my home, yes he does home visit. After that,...
2017/01/23
I have know Mark Sessums for almost 20 years. He has represented me in both Family Law and Personal Injury. I have enjoyed working with him and his staff They are always there to help and answer any of your...
2017/01/15
Mr. Sessums is extremely knowledgeable in the field of Family Law. I recently attended a Family Law seminar in which he participated as a speaker and found Mr. Sessums to present himself and his subject matter as...
2010/03/20
I have known and worked with Mr. Sessums for many years. I have always been impressed by his hard work, commitment to the law, and dedication and determination to his clients. Please feel free to contact me anytime...
2010/03/07
Mark Sessums is an outstanding lawyer that deserves the the very highest rating.
2010/02/26
The Sessum's firm was a great help in my custody modification request. I will definitely use them again in the future if anything comes up.
2023/05/09
I’m so happy I found Brittany! My situation is a very messy one and she has been so amazing at helping me through the mess. She is detail oriented and tenacious when it comes to my case! Thanks Brittany!!
2023/04/25
I interviewed many attorneys and in the end hired Mark Sessums. I am very happy I did. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional. His response time is exceptional. He is compassionate and a good listener. If I...
2022/04/29
Mark Sessums and his team get the highest marks from me. They had calm when I was agitated, expert advice when I needed direction, and all the knowledge necessary to bring my case to a quick conclusion that...
2021/11/30
Working with this firm was a great experience. The staff was easy to work with even with our crazy work schedules and COVID. This firm and it's staff made the process of adoption extremely easy and comfortable to...
2021/06/22
Mr. Sessums was very professional, thorough, efficient, and accessible anytime I had a question. He is a very gifted trial attorney. Debbie Griffis, the paralegal helped the entire process go very smoothly. I...
2021/05/05
I had a very difficult and toxic divorce case and Mark and his team handled everything FAST and Professional. I respect his work and highly recommend him and his staff! 👍👍
2021/03/25
I just can not express my opinions enough of this Law Firm. I have been involved in a very long litigation (9 months) over Alimony. Mr. Sessums and his entire staff (Pam Roberts, Denise Smith, Mark Rocha) have...
2021/02/25
Mark came highly recommended, He is very polite, respectful and proficient. I felt very confident that he was always looking out for my best interest. Mark also took care of an issue who was annoying and...
2021/01/22
Mark Sessums is the absolute best attorney! His confidence, experience and knowledge of the complex laws is unparalleled. He stood up for my children’s best interest and really listened to their needs. He also...
2020/04/14
Mark Sessums had me and my family as his clients for 2 years. In that time he demonstrated professionalism, intelligence and skill in his industry. He provided us with reasonable and unbiased advice. He won us our...
2019/05/27
Mark Sessums - Sessums Law Group , P. A. Is the 'TRUTH'. If you want to 'WIN' call these awesome group of people, call this Law firm 'NOW'. I have been through two ordeals in which I was given his name from a...
2019/03/19
Mark Sessums is a brilliant trial lawyer. The written positions Mark and his team developed were exceptional and created the foundation for Mark’s amazing skills in the courtroom. Mark won our marital / estate...
2018/12/26
Mark listened completely, analyzed throughly and counseled decisively. He gave me confidence, put my mind at ease and had the right answers. Flexible, intelligent, dependable – I could not ask for anything else....
2018/10/04
Sessum Law is an excellent firm for litigating complex, mid to high net-worth cases. Highly recommended for strong written and oral communication, in-depth knowledge of the law, and a practical, no-nonsense...
2018/08/28
Mark Sessums and his team represented me beautifully in a auto accident case. The case took over two years because Medicaid claimed it had paid some of my expenses for the accident when they were for cancer...
2016/12/07
Mr.Sessums Firm, went over and beyond the call of duty. I will refer him to anyone in need. He showed compassion,Honesty and Respect. I have rated this firm a 5 star,because of the service that was render to me....
2016/12/05
Mark bailed me out during a 5 year divorce battle. My first attorney was in over his head...and noticeably so... Mark took the case, and never seemed confused or shocked at things that were happening. In fact, he...
2016/12/05
Mark was recommended to me by a friend after suffering a stressful,verbally abusive experience with a previous attorney.Divorce is complicated&heartbreaking without adding an attorney who is sarcastic&demeaning to...
2016/11/07
Mr. Sessums and his office is top notch. I had been in battle with my ex husband over legal issues and my children for quite some time. Mr. Sessums won everything that I had asked for in my case. He made a very...
2016/05/26
Many thanks to Mr. Sessums, Ms. Messenger, and other staff members for assistance in recovering a portion of the damages related to a recent accident. The firm is very knowledgeable and professional. They also do a...
2015/07/15
Mark is truly dedicated to his profession. Mr. Sessums was strait forward about our case. We found Mark to be honest, trustworthy and extremely knowledgeable. He answered any questions that we had direct and...
2014/01/25
First rate. Provides details with his advice so you can make well informed choices. Keeps up with filings, which the attorney I switched from failed to do. Stayed on phone/online late with me to help get info...
2012/07/27
I have been involved in a lengthy and complicated divorce for the last four years. During that time I hired three other attorneys who I feel were not trustworthy and did not treat my case with the skill and...
2012/07/27
Mark Sessums has been a very important person in my life during the most trying of times. His legal knowledge has guided me through the divorce and custody process and his caring and compassion has been second to...
2012/07/26
Mr. Sessums represented me during my lengthy divorce. Throughout the process I found him to be extremely intelligent, compassionate and scrupulous. From the first interview to Final Judgement I was timely informed...
2012/04/26
I can not say enough great things about Mark Sessums. Mark is an attorney whom I know is extremely busy, however he made me feel like I was his only client. Every time I had a question or concern he would get...
2010/04/27
There were times I would have liked him to be a little more aggressive in trying to achieve certaian goals. But overall his calm, realistic and professional attitude helped me understand the sytem and how to find...
2010/05/25
Mark Sessums is a man of great integrity. I used Mark to fight for custody of my daughter in which I had given temporarily to her father on a 50/50 basis due to some bad choices I had made that needed to be worked...
2011/01/11
Mark has been my attorney for my child's custody case. It has been a long two and a half year fight, and I cannot say enough positive things about Mark and his staff. Throughout the entire process Mark has always...
2011/05/13
Very friendly, Obviously concerned with detail. Thorough, experienced, and highly recommended in multiple counties. My experiences were effective , successful , cost efficient , and pleasant. Numerous friends and...
2011/06/13
I can not speak highly enough about Mark Sessums. He has been my attorney since 2001 to current day and he has always been honest and had the utmost dedication to my case. He has represented me in a divorce case...
2011/06/18
Mark Sessums has been a very important person in my life during the most trying of times. His legal knowledge has guided me through the divorce and custody process and his caring and compassion has been second to...
2012/07/26
First rate. Provides details with his advice so you can make well informed choices. Keeps up with filings, which the attorney I switched from failed to do. Stayed on phone/online late with me to help get info...
2012/07/27
Mark and his excellent staff were not only efficient and effective, but also lived up to their reputation of top notch representation. At first, I was very hesitant to put full faith in his firm, as I had already...
2012/07/29
When I became the defendant in a lawsuit filed by my own brother, I needed good legal representation. This was especially important to me because I live in Ohio and the lawsuit was filed in a Florida court. I...
2012/12/30
Mark Sessums is a wonderful lawyer who listened to my situation and helped me get closure after a terrible experience. His staff is organized and pleasant to work with. I was well informed every step of the way. ...
2013/05/18
My accident was complicated, it dealt with a person whom was on vacation in Florida for 7 days from another country. I was hurt beyond one can explain in a review. I was out of work for a year, with recovery past...
2013/05/27
Mark Sessums and his staff are incredible. They have your best interest at heart. Always there to answer your questions and make you feel at ease. Professional, very knowledgeable and always willing to go the...
2013/06/03
Mark has done an excellent job keeping up with a complex and seemingly never-ending business dispute. His planning and ability in front of opposing counsel has won us multiple settlements without getting to court,...
2013/06/16
Amazing knowledge of how to help me in my incredible fight for 50/50 of my kids. My wife threw everything at me and Mark and his staff were there, guiding and directing me until ultimately we prevailed.
2013/07/12
Mark is an honest lawyer that will fight for your rights. Mark handled a divorce for me several years ago when no other lawyer wanted to fight for my rights as a great father, Mark listened and accepted the...
2014/01/14
Mark is a highly respected attorney with the upmost standards of professional integrity. He represented me in a very difficult divorce case several years ago. As a single Mom and never being in a legal situation...
2014/02/12
The Sessums Law Group recently handled a medical malpractice lawsuit for my husband and me. And very unfortunately, during the course of the action my husband died. Mr. Sessums and his team performed extremely...
2014/05/16
Was paying $1250.00 a month in alimony for the last 11 years, and as the economy failed so did my paycheck. we went to court after exwife filed a motion for contempt and my judge us unsympathetic to my situation...
2014/06/07
Not sure where to begin but to use the quote another attorney said after my trial, "I haven't seen an ass whooping like that in a long time." Mark and team did an exceptional job on my divorce and the preceding...
2014/07/24
Prior to hiring Mark, I asked many around me who they recommended. The name that kept coming up in the conversations was Mark Sessums. I would ask them, "Why Mark?" They told me that he was one of the best in the...
2014/08/11
Mr Sessums is incredible! I hired him after I let another attorney go. His office only had a week to prepare . They met me after hours, kept me informed, sent me questions that they were going to ask, did all the...
2014/10/09
Mark and his paralegal Amber did a great job for me in getting a divorce settled efficiently and fairly. They kept on track and kept things moving smoothly for me. My priorities were taken care of and I am very...
2014/11/12
I think Mr. Sessums is very knowledgeable but I was a little disappointed when It came down to him taking my case after he said he would then did not. I believe it was because it was personal to him as he knew who...
2015/04/02
Many thanks to Mr. Sessums, Ms. Messenger, and other staff members for assistance in recovering a portion of the damages related to a recent accident. The firm is very knowledgeable and professional. They also do...
2015/07/16
Mark and his capable team represented me in an automobile accident. He obtained a very favorable settlement even though I have serious pre-existing medical issues. Once we had the favorable settlement, Medicare...
2015/08/26
Finding a lawyer that puts your best interest first is a daunting task, after my consultation with Mr. MARK SESSUMS all my questions and concern were put to rest. I could not have had a better result in my...
2015/12/03
I'm truly not one for leaving any reviews but, I have to say, Mr. Sessums and his staff are INCREDIBLE!! Last year Myself and two young daughters were in a car accident and was the most horrific experience we've...
2016/04/02
I had been in a legal battle with my ex husband over my custody and child support issues. Mark and his staff won my case hands down! Mark and Suzanne were both wonderful and professional during a very difficult...
2016/05/27
Mark A. Sessums, Esq. was referred to me by a friend after I had suffered a stressful and verbally abusive experience with a previous attorney. Divorce is complicated and heartbreaking enough without adding an...
2016/11/08
I have used other attorneys in the past, but have not had the level of professionalism or dedicated attention to my case as I received from Mr. Sessums and his staff.
2016/12/05
Mark, and his staff in Sebring, was the right way for me to go when my first lawyer seemed confused on all divorce issues. I hired Mark to continue my divorce and child support representation. At no time did I feel...
2016/12/06
I have absolutely no complaints about Mr. Sessums or his law group. Any questions i had was answered thoroughly and in a timely manner. I had two concurrent cases with them and I felt at ease during the whole...
2016/12/13
Mark Sessums is an amazing attorney! He represented me in my divorce and an unpleasant child support and alimony situation. In a time of high emotions, he has always been able to give calm and sound advice in a...
2018/04/15
Mark Sessums helped me with my divorce case, he was kind, understanding, and very efficient. I feel like I was represented very well in depositions and hearings. He made me feel comfortable and confident. If I ever...
2018/04/15
I found myself at a point in my life after counseling, therapy, and lots of prayers where divorce was the avenue for me to take. I hired an attorney and started the process to find out after tens of thousands of...
2018/04/16
I knew I was in for the battle of my life when I needed to file for divorce. Hiring Sessums Law Group was hands-down, the best decision for me. During such a horrific time in my life, they quickly became my...
2018/04/16
Mark Sessums and his staff have been my attorney threw my divorce and custody. These guys go far above the call of duty. Some times the motions are written and e-mailed before I can get out of there parking lot...
2018/04/16
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...
2018/04/27
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...
2018/07/12
Mark Sessums listened completely, analyzed throughly and counseled decisively. He gave me confidence, put my mind at ease and had the right answers. Flexible, intelligent, dependable – I could not ask for...
2018/10/04
Mark provided my legal services during a child support case. Mark and his staff answered all of my questions, alleviated my concerns and provided excellent service overall. I was greatly impressed by Mark’s...
2018/11/13
Mark Sessums is a brilliant trial lawyer and watching him work in a courtroom is an amazing thing to see. In our complex case, the written positions Mark and his legal team developed to submit to the court were...
2018/12/26
Mr. Sessums is a highly skilled, personable and effective attorney. I used Mr. Sessums and his amazing team for a complex family law case and I was blown away with the communication, professionalism, dedication...
2020/06/01
I just can not express my opinions enough of this Law Firm. I have been involved in a very long litigation (9 months) over Alimony. Mr. Sessums and his entire staff (Pam Roberts, Denise Smith, Mark Rocha) have...
2021/02/25
I had a very difficult and toxic divorce case and Mark and his team handled everything FAST and Professional. I respect his work and highly recommend him and his staff!
2021/03/26
Mr. Sessums was very professional, thorough, efficient, and accessible anytime I had a question. Debbie Griffis, the paralegal helped the entire process go very smoothly. I would highly recommend Mr. Sessums and...
2021/05/05
After interviewing many attorneys, I hired Mark Sessums. Glad I did. After reviewing his credentials, reading client reviews, and an hour long initial consultation, I felt comfortable that he would be professional...
2022/04/29
The Sessum's firm was a great help in my custody modification request. I will definitely use them again in the future if anything comes up.
2023/05/09
Ms. Pinson was exceptional with her work. She truly showed compassion for our situation. A lot of things tend to get confusing when it came to legal matters...but Ms. Pinson kept us in the loop about everything and...
2017/12/06
Ms. Pinson handled my divorce. She was very thorough and knowledgeable. Answered all my questions and gave me good advice. I can highly recommend her without hesitation.
2017/12/15
Brittany Pinson represented my wife and I when we were served with false allegations. From day one working with Brittany was such a pleasure. She was very thorough, assured us she would be with us every step of the...
2017/12/22
She did a great job ! Told me the truth never lied to me. She also helped me with my divorce and everything went as planned ! She responds fast , she always kept me updated ! Great service ! Loved her and recommend...
2018/01/23
Brittany is an excellent lawyer who took my case and helped me to understand the process step by step thank you for all your help and efficiency. I am more than happy with her services . Thank you again
2018/02/07
Ms. Pinson was very professional and knowledgeable in the arena of law. She also took the time to listen, take me through the process and keep me included on the ongoing’s of the case until it was completely...
2018/02/27
I intialy hired Mr. Sessum as my attorney. With his busy schedule I was put in the hands of Ms. Pinson. I was extremely nervous on having to meet with a new attorney. Ms. Pinson & I met. Meeting her was an...
2018/03/09
I hired Brittany Pinson to represent me in a Family Law case (Petition to Establish Paternity and Establish Custody/Visitation). Ms. Pinson was amazing, she was extremely thorough and never once made me feel like...
2018/04/04
Ms. Pinson provided exceptional service while representing me in a family law case. She is prompt, knowledgeable, and professional. Would recommend.
2018/04/18
1. First, I like to say that my lawyer was very polite and courteous. 2. Any question that I had ask my lawyer, she always answer my question. Even if I sent an email late at night with a question the very next...
2018/07/25
Ms. Pinson was amazing from start to finish. She walked me through this entire process. She knows what she's doing. Any twist or turn that came up she immediately found a solution for it. After my initial...
2019/05/30
STOP LOOKING FOR OTHER ATTORNEYS AND HIRE MS. PINSON!!!!! Let me start off saying I am a business owner with assets both liquid and tangible. I consulted with two other high profile divorce attorney's before Ms....
2019/07/10
Ms. Pinson was hired to represent me in a nasty divorce after my initial attorney did little to make headway. From the beginning she showed compitence and was very knowledgeable and within a few months had my...
2019/10/03
I needed a lawyer to help me to establish a Legal Guardianship. I researched in avvo.com and among many lawyers in the area of Lakeland / Polk County, she stood out with the reviews from her clients. I booked a...
2019/11/15
Brittany is an excellent attorney who is professional, thorough, and very knowledgeable about the case law pertaining to my situation. She has excellent communication skills, prepared my case and the documents...
2019/12/20
I hired Ms Pinson to represent me while I was going through a difficult divorce. She is highly knowledgeable and kept me informed of what the whole process would entail. If I had any issues or questions she was...
2020/05/14
Thank you Ms. Pinson for your professionalism, knowledge and ethical practices in my case. You are a great attorney and I truly appreciate your dedication and passion for what you do. Thank you again for being...
2020/05/15
Brittany was very professional in the handling my divorce. She answered questions in an understandable fashion and did so promptly.
2020/05/21
Brittany was amazing in my paternity case. My questions were all answered promptly and I was very impressed. She is very dedicated, and she was on top of everything throughout my whole case. I strongly recommend...
2020/06/05
I have nothing but excellent things to say about Britney Pinson as an attorney she is very knowledgeable, her professionalism is outstanding! Brittney treated me kindness and empathy when I needed it most. Brittany...
2020/08/22
I hired Ms. Pinson to represent me with a serious legal matter that involved my ex-husband. I was very confident knowing that she was there as my legal representation; she's a very sharp individual that knows the...
2020/10/28
Brittany Pinson was well worth every penny. My son will have a better and safer life because of her, and the help and direction she gave us! I can't say thank you enough!!! I was dealing with a very scary custody...
2021/01/04
Brittany was an excellent attorney, not only was she prompt with her communication (usually within the hour), but extremely knowledgeable. What stood out to me the most was her attention to detail, her ability to...
2021/01/29
Ms. Pinson was very efficient and extremely helpful. I will hire her again if I need an attorney in the future.
2021/04/06
I hired Ms. Pinson after a short phone consultation for my divorce. Some of the legal wording was hard for me to understand but Ms. Pinson made sure that any and all of my questions were answered and she did so in...
2021/08/11
Ms. Pinson helped me resolve a vexing permanent alimony case from a 36 year old divorce in a way that was fair to both me and my ex-wife. She was organized and professional. Her sound advice was critical to my...
2021/08/25
Went through a two year child custody case. I have came across a lot of attorneys in my profession both who practice criminal and civil. I understand my opinion may be bias as I had a vested interest in this case...
2021/10/23
I am so glad that I found this law office. I am very grateful for the excellent work that Ms. Brittany Pinson did in the legal process of my divorce. During my consultation, I was very impressed at her...
2021/10/27
Brittany was wonderful to work with, and I felt very confident in her knowledge and services through every step of the process. She was always responsive, thorough, and direct in getting me the answers and...
2021/10/29
We needed someone who understood what our situation was, and someone who could get us moving right away. There was never any delay on her side. The only waiting we did was on the court system, and the other party....
2021/11/07
Brittany was such a blessing to me and my family. She is kind, organized, timely, professional and provided excellent counsel. Brittany made me feel empowered and supported through the most challenging process that...
2021/11/26
Brittany and her staff was very helpful and went above and beyond to help me. Though this difficult time. Covid caused it to take much longer than expected. I would recommend Brittany to anyone who is interested...
2021/12/01
Brittany and her staff quickly took over after I found that the original lawyer I hired was ineffective in providing a resolution. Brittany was very helpful and went above and beyond to help me understand the case....
2022/02/04
From entry to exit most efficient and courteous service I have ever received from a legal office.
2022/03/03
I hired Ms. Pinson for my custody and divorce case. She is amazing and got me exactly what I wanted in both. I recommend her to anyone going through something like this in life. She is very informative and knows...
2022/03/09
Brittany and her team were amazing. I could not have asked for a better lawyer. She truly had my best interest at heart, fought for what was right and we came out on top. Her prompt response to email and attention...
2022/03/25
Brittany was FANTASTIC! With her help and guidance I was able to secure custody of my child within about 7 days. Her dedication to the job is unmatched and her attention to detail is impeccable. Her communication...
2022/04/14
Brittany was prompt and straightforward. She found several inconsistencies from the other parties lengthy statements. She was thorough and organized throughout. She presented me with options and also explained...
2022/05/14
Brittany answered all of my questions before filing my divorce as well as during the process. She was very professional and caring. I was happy with the outcome and would definitely recommend her as well as use her...
2022/07/29
Having to obtain legal counsel for matters like this is never fun however Brittany truly made this experience easy and I felt confident in my decisions due to her guidance.
2022/09/24
I would highly recommend Brittany Pinson. She represented me in my divorce and alimony modification cases and did an outstanding job. Very professional , thorough and competent .
2023/03/24
So glad I found Brittany. She has been so attentive to my case and always is there if I need to talk to her. She has found mistakes in my case that nobody else caught and I’m just super appreciative that I have...
2023/04/25
Brittany made this as painless as possible. She took all of the information provided and ran with it. Could not have asked for a better person to represent me through this process.
2023/05/09
Great Service from Brittany. Always looking out for her client's best interest. Punctual, replies to all the emails that I sent her, kept me in the loop as to what was happening all the time, could not be more...
2023/05/22