Meet the Staff

The first thing you notice about Brandon Family Law Center, LLC, is that we work in a home of midcentury modern construction, built by a prominent Brandon family in 1953. This home symbolizes our commitment to the community and to creating safe, peaceful homes for families that have been struggling.

The second thing you notice is that we are good at what we do. The area around Brandon is changing, and we love the changes. We like that families are more diverse than they were a few years ago. It reminds us that we are here for everyone — conventional families, alternative families, military and civilian families, longtime Floridians and newcomers.

TAILORED LEGAL SERVICES THAT MEET YOUR NEEDS

There are many unique family stories here today, and that’s a good thing. We accept diversity and embrace the challenge of helping all of these unique families with their legal needs.

For more information about our attorneys, consult the profile links below:

A BIT MORE

Founder Mary Greenwood McDermott Esq. is one of the most respected names in family law statewide. For more than 30 years, she has been aiding families as they move through significant life changes. She is a charter member of the Florida Adoption Council and is also a member of the American Bar Association, the Florida and Hillsborough County Bar Associations, the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, the National Gay and Lesbian Bar Association, and the International Association of Collaborative Professionals.

Attorney Karen A. Howe isn’t just another lawyer. She is a former Florida associate attorney general, and she is one of the few true experts on child support and enforcement statewide. She has an MBA as well as her law degree, and she is expert at assessing and ensuring the proper and fair division of assets and debts, and support for the post-divorce family.

PARALEGALS

Our entire staff, including senior paralegal Linda McDermott, FRP, are united in the determination to be the best family law office anywhere.

SET UP A MEETING TODAY

We are a law firm devoted to serving every kind of family. If you have a legal issue to resolve, send Brandon Family Law Center a message online or call us at 813-653-1744 .

Client Testimonials

  • This law firm is great! Everyone is friendly and helpful. Karen is awesome at staying on top of things. Unlike many law firms that don't call you back, this law firm makes sure that communication is their standard. I have had the pleasure of using Karen's, and Mary's services. All are very professional, kind, knowledable, and I've had nothing but pleasant experiences with this firm. I have recommended them to others and will continue to recommend their services.
    S. Gaskins

  • We used Brandon Family Law Center for on two occasions, a guardianship and an adoption. In both cases the staff was professional and attentive to our inquiries and requests. We will definitely use this law firm for our legal needs, in the future.
    K. O’Rourke

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    Contact Us For A Consultation

    No matter what your family's need is, Brandon Family Law Center has the knowledge and experience to help you. To schedule an initial consultation to discuss your case with the experienced and caring divorce and family lawyers at Brandon Family Law Center.
    Call us at 813-653-1744 .