Our Firm | Mary K. Wimsett | Biography

Mary K. Wimsett has assisted hundreds of families with their adoptions and is honored to have the opportunity to use her legal skills to help make families whole. After graduating cum laude from Vanderbilt University, Mary K. obtained her J.D., with Honors, from the University of Florida. While at the University of Florida, Mary K. served as a Florida Bar Legal Services Fellow and a Center for Governmental Responsibility Public Service Fellow.

In addition to her adoption practice, Mary K. serves as Special Counsel to the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Program. In this capacity, Mary K. trains child advocates and assists with special projects regarding the best interests of children in the dependency system. Mary K. is an adjunct professor at the University of Florida's Levin College of Law, where she works with students participating in the Civil Law Clinic. Mary K. has presented statewide numerous times on topics related to adoption, dependency and child advocacy.

Mary K. is a member of the Florida Bar Family Law Section and currently serves on the Florida Bar Family Law Rules Committee by appointment. Mary K. was previously appointed as the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Florida Bar Juvenile Rules Committee. Active in James C. Adkins Inn of Court, Mary K. is also a member of the Eighth Judicial Bar Association and the Florida Association of Women Lawyers.

Mary K. has three daughters with her husband Gary Wimsett, Jr.