About Us
Dedicated to Protecting What Matters Most
We Are a Full-Service Family Law Center with More Than 50 Years of Combined Experience
Our team is committed to delivering personalized attention, strategic advocacy, and compassionate counsel to every client we serve. We know that each case is unique, and we work closely with you to develop solutions that meet your specific needs and goals.
We Balance Compassion, Strategy, and Strength for Your Success
Empathetic When You Need Support. Aggressive When You Need Results.
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Helping Clients Move Forward With Confidence
Who We Are
We Are Experienced, Compassionate, and Committed to Your Family’s Future
Experienced and Balanced Approach to Family Law
Our balanced approach combines legal expertise with emotional intelligence, ensuring your story is heard, respected, and represented.
Embracing Diversity and Unique Family Stories
We proudly serve families from all walks of life, embracing diversity and recognizing each case’s unique challenges.
Guiding Families Through Life’s Transitions
Our mission is simple: to help families across the Tampa area move through life’s major transitions with strength and support.
Our Trusted Attorneys
Dedicated to Your Best Outcome
Mary Greenwood Mcdermott
Managing Attorney
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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.
Karen Allison Howe
Attorney
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Karen A. Howe is a 2001 graduate of the Florida State University, and a 2004 graduate of the Stetson University College of Law. Since her admission to the Florida Bar Association in 2005, Karen’s practice has focused on family law litigation. She previously worked for the Office of the Attorney General of Florida, Child Support Enforcement, practicing child support establishment, enforcement and modification, as well as establishment and dis-establishment of paternity.
Karen’s current practice includes advising clients and litigating divorce and related issues, including paternity, parenting plans, time-sharing disputes, child support, alimony, and the equitable division of marital assets and liabilities. She is a member of the Florida Bar Association Family Law Section and the Brandon Bar Association.