Mr. Mark Alexander Sessums
Experience:
36 years
Language(s):
English
Mark Sessums | Lakeland Accident & Injury Lawyer
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About Mark
Mark A. Sessums formed the firm now known as Sessums Law Group, P.A., in April, 2008. The firm has six (6) lawyers and represents litigants in all types of civil and criminal matters in all courts throughout the State of Florida and in other jurisdictions. Mr. Sessums has been Board Certified in Marital and Family Law since 1997. Mr. Sessums and has been Board Certified in Civil Trial Law since 2010, and was Board Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in 2015.
Mr. Sessums is recognized for excellence in Best Lawyers in America. Mark has been nominated each year as a “Super Lawyer” since the inception of the rating service in 2006. Mr. Sessums and his firm are AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Sessums’ rating through AVVO.com is ten out of ten. Mark Sessums served as an Eagle in the American Justice Association. Mark A. Sessums gained admittance to Litigation Counsel of America, a prestigious trial lawyer’s organization. The firm’s offices are in Tampa, Sarasota, Lakeland, and Sebring.
Mark was born and raised in Tampa, FL and is a 5th generation Floridian.
Mr. Sessums is recognized for excellence in Best Lawyers in America. Mark has been nominated each year as a “Super Lawyer” since the inception of the rating service in 2006. Mr. Sessums and his firm are AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Sessums’ rating through AVVO.com is ten out of ten. Mark Sessums served as an Eagle in the American Justice Association. Mark A. Sessums gained admittance to Litigation Counsel of America, a prestigious trial lawyer’s organization. The firm’s offices are in Tampa, Sarasota, Lakeland, and Sebring.
Mark was born and raised in Tampa, FL and is a 5th generation Floridian.
Call to schedule your initial consultation to discuss your potential case today.
Experience
Partner/Shareholder
Sessums Law Group
Present
Lakeland, FL
Admission
Florida
1989
Education
University of Florida Levin College of Law
J.D.
1989
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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Member, Florida Justice Association,2008 - Present
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Eagle Member, American Association for Justice,2008 - Present
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Co-Chair, Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Legislation Committee,2007 - 2007
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Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America,2006 - 2006
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Vice-Chair, Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Legislation Committee,2006 - 2007
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Member, Polk County Family Lawyers Association,2004 - Present
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Executive Council, Florida Bar, Family Law Section,2002 - 2007
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President, Polk County Family Lawyers Association,2002 - 2003
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Chair, 10th Judicial Circuit Bar Association Grievance Committee,2000 - 2001
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Member, 10th Judicial Circuit Bar Association Grievance Committee,1999 - 2000
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Vice-Chair, Florida Bar, Civil Procedure Rules Committee,1996 - 1997
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Member, Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section,1995 - Present
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Member, Florida Bar, Family Law Rules Committee,1994 - 1998
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President-Elect, Hillsborough County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division,1994 - 1995
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Board of Directors, Hillsborough County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division,1991 - 1993
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Member, Florida Bar, Civil Procedure Rules Committee,1990 - 1993
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Member, Hillsborough County Bar Association,1989 - 1995
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Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
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Member, Litigation Counsel of America, Trial Lawyer Honorary Society
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Member, Polk County Trial Lawyer's Association
Honors / Awards
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Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers2006-2015
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AVVO, Rated 10 of 10 Highest possible rating2011
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AV Rating Highest Achievable Martindale-Hubbell2010
Notable Work
Publications
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyer’s Institute, Legislative Update, Florida Chapter,
2007
Florida Bar Journal, Halfway Houses and Mental Health Treatment Facilities-Establishing Duty In Tort,
2003
Florida Bar Journal, Family Law Fees-The High Point and the Current State of the Law,
1999
Florida Law Review, Vol. 41, #5, What are Wife's Contributions Worth Upon Divorce: Toward Fully Incorporating Partnership into Equitable Distribution,
1989
Questions & Answers
Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
I was able to recover substantial compensation for a package driver who was T-boned by a vehicle while on the job.
How did you build a successful practice?
Through years of hard work and obtaining excellent results for clients.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
A lawyer who follows through on what they tell the client they can deliver.
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
Critically important-we know the judges; the court personnel; the experts; and nuances of the cases from our own personal knowledge.
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
Yes, for injury cases.
What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
We can discuss that in the conference.
What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
Commitment to excellence.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Meeting new clients and achieving their desired results.
What are your other interests in addition to law?
Spending time with my family; outdoor activities; traveling; reading; cards.
Are you involved in your community?
Yes-I am Senior Warden for my church and am on the Talbot House Board of Directors.
Additional Info
Sessums Law Group Highlights
Accident & Injury, Divorce & Family Law, Personal Injury, Business
Firm Size:
1
Firm Locations:
1
Languages:
English