Mary Greenwood McDermott Esq.

Location: Brandon, Florida.
Phone: 813-653-1744
Email: E-mail Me

Mary Greenwood McDermott Esq. is a Michigan native who earned her undergraduate degrees in History and English from Hillsdale College in 1983, and is a 1986 graduate of the University of Michigan Law School. Since 1989, she has been providing legal advice and counsel to individuals and families throughout the Tampa Bay area and the State of Florida, as a sole practitioner. Her practice includes personal client services in the areas of adoption and surrogacy, elder law, estate planning, probate and guardianship. Mary also has extensive experience advising clients in family law matters, including pre-marital and post-marital planning.

Mary is a member of the American Bar Association, Florida Bar Association, the Hillsborough County Bar Association, the Brandon Bar Association, the Florida Adoption Council, and the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys. She is also proud to offer service to the Brandon, Florida community through the Brandon Foundation, and as President of the Board of Directors for Apostles Village, an affordable housing community for seniors.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Adoption
Surrogacy
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Probate and Guardianship

BAR ADMISSIONS

Florida, 1986

EDUCATION

The University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, Michigan
J.D. – 1986
Hillsdale College
B.A. – 1983
Major: History
Major: English

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

American Bar Association, Member
Florida Bar Association, Member
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Member
Brandon Bar Association, Member
Florida Adoption Council, Member
National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, Member

PAST EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS

Carlton Fields et al, Associate Attorney, 1986 – 1989

PRO BONO ACTIVITIES

Brandon Foundation, Florida community
Apostles Village, President, Board of Directors

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