We are very proud that Sessums Black Managing Partner Jennifer Ficarrotta is serving as a member of The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education (BLSE) again this year, an appointment by Florida Bar President Sia Baker-Barnes, and Jennifer’s fourth appointment to the committee. From administering certification and reviewing CLE accreditation to overseeing member […]
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Please join us in congratulating Karina Batista, who this week is celebrating 19 years with Sessums Black. Karina attended the Southern California School of Interpretation with an emphasis on interpreting criminal proceedings. She worked in several different industries before joining us, bringing years’ worth of experience in reception and administration. Since joining the firm in […]
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We’re proud to announce that four of the firm’s lawyers have maintained their Martindale-Hubbell ratings by earning 2026 AV Preeminent® status—the organization’s highest peer rating standard. AV Preeminent® signifies that a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for legal knowledge in a specific area […]
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Please join us in celebrating Sessums Black Administrative Assistant and Scheduler Jackie Urra, as she marks four years with the firm today. Jackie returned to Sessums Black in 2022 for her second chapter with the firm, having previously been part of the team from 2005 to 2007. A Tampa native and graduate of Hillsborough Community […]
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Here’s a nice photo of Sessums Black attorneys with Thirteenth Circuit Chief Judge Christopher Sabella at last night’s Hillsborough County Bar Association Holiday Open House. The annual event is a toy drive for local charities—a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season with friends and colleagues. From left to right with Chief Judge Sabella […]
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Sessums Black Firm Administrator featured in the Association of Legal Administrators Suncoast Chapter newsletter! Congratulations to Paul Kanjorski, who is spotlighted in the July–September 2025 issue of the ALA Suncoast Chapter newsletter as part of its “Get to Know a Board Member” series. Paul has been an ALA member since 2016 and has served as […]
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Today we’re celebrating Lorri Rowell’s 12-year anniversary with the firm! Lorri has been a valued member of our team since 2013, known for her experience, reliability, and steady attention to detail. Her work makes a strong impact and helps keep our cases running smoothly every day. We’re so grateful for her dedication and contributions over […]
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Sessums Black is proud to have been a sponsor for the Hillsborough County Bar Association‘s 28th Annual Bench Bar Conference, Membership Luncheon, and Judicial Reception on October 7. All of our attorneys attended this inspiring event, one of the HCBA’s premier opportunities for professional growth and community connection. This year’s “Not All Superheroes Wear Capes” […]
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Yesterday marked two years since Marin Donnelly joined our firm as an associate, bringing with her a wonderful personality and an eagerness to learn. From day one, she’s thrown herself headlong into the practice of law, and her growth has been nothing short of impressive. Marin has quickly progressed to contributing meaningfully to complex cases, […]
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This past weekend marked Michele Tawzer‘s 21st anniversary with our firm—a milestone that deserves recognition and celebration. Throughout her tenure, Michele has consistently demonstrated professionalism, deep experience, and an extraordinary level of patience. In a field as complex and unpredictable as law, her ability to remain composed and thoughtful—no matter how fast things shift—is nothing […]
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Jennifer Ficarrotta Continues BLSE Service
/by Sessums Black PAWe are very proud that Sessums Black Managing Partner Jennifer Ficarrotta is serving as a member of The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education (BLSE) again this year, an appointment by Florida Bar President Sia Baker-Barnes, and Jennifer’s fourth appointment to the committee. From administering certification and reviewing CLE accreditation to overseeing member […]
Karina Batista Celebrates 19 Years With the Firm
/by Sessums Black PAPlease join us in congratulating Karina Batista, who this week is celebrating 19 years with Sessums Black. Karina attended the Southern California School of Interpretation with an emphasis on interpreting criminal proceedings. She worked in several different industries before joining us, bringing years’ worth of experience in reception and administration. Since joining the firm in […]
Attorneys Earn Martindale-Hubbell 2026 AV Preeminent® Status
/by Sessums Black PAWe’re proud to announce that four of the firm’s lawyers have maintained their Martindale-Hubbell ratings by earning 2026 AV Preeminent® status—the organization’s highest peer rating standard. AV Preeminent® signifies that a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for legal knowledge in a specific area […]
Jacqueline Urra Celebrates Work Anniversary
/by Sessums Black PAPlease join us in celebrating Sessums Black Administrative Assistant and Scheduler Jackie Urra, as she marks four years with the firm today. Jackie returned to Sessums Black in 2022 for her second chapter with the firm, having previously been part of the team from 2005 to 2007. A Tampa native and graduate of Hillsborough Community […]
Attorneys Attend HCBA Holiday Open House
/by Sessums Black PAHere’s a nice photo of Sessums Black attorneys with Thirteenth Circuit Chief Judge Christopher Sabella at last night’s Hillsborough County Bar Association Holiday Open House. The annual event is a toy drive for local charities—a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season with friends and colleagues. From left to right with Chief Judge Sabella […]
Paul Kanjorski Featured in ALA Suncoast Chapter Newsletter
/by Sessums Black PASessums Black Firm Administrator featured in the Association of Legal Administrators Suncoast Chapter newsletter! Congratulations to Paul Kanjorski, who is spotlighted in the July–September 2025 issue of the ALA Suncoast Chapter newsletter as part of its “Get to Know a Board Member” series. Paul has been an ALA member since 2016 and has served as […]
Lorri Rowell’s 12-Year Work Anniversary
/by Sessums Black PAToday we’re celebrating Lorri Rowell’s 12-year anniversary with the firm! Lorri has been a valued member of our team since 2013, known for her experience, reliability, and steady attention to detail. Her work makes a strong impact and helps keep our cases running smoothly every day. We’re so grateful for her dedication and contributions over […]
Sessums Black Sponsors HCBA 28th Annual Bench Bar Conference
/by Sessums Black PASessums Black is proud to have been a sponsor for the Hillsborough County Bar Association‘s 28th Annual Bench Bar Conference, Membership Luncheon, and Judicial Reception on October 7. All of our attorneys attended this inspiring event, one of the HCBA’s premier opportunities for professional growth and community connection. This year’s “Not All Superheroes Wear Capes” […]
Happy Work Anniversary to Marin Donnelly
/by Sessums Black PAYesterday marked two years since Marin Donnelly joined our firm as an associate, bringing with her a wonderful personality and an eagerness to learn. From day one, she’s thrown herself headlong into the practice of law, and her growth has been nothing short of impressive. Marin has quickly progressed to contributing meaningfully to complex cases, […]
Michele Tawzer Celebrates Work Anniversary
/by Sessums Black PAThis past weekend marked Michele Tawzer‘s 21st anniversary with our firm—a milestone that deserves recognition and celebration. Throughout her tenure, Michele has consistently demonstrated professionalism, deep experience, and an extraordinary level of patience. In a field as complex and unpredictable as law, her ability to remain composed and thoughtful—no matter how fast things shift—is nothing […]