Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorney
Roia Barrios is an assisted reproductive technology (ART) attorney. She is the founder and principal of Roia Barrios, P.A., a law firm that practices exclusively in ART law. Roia is one of only ten Florida attorneys recognized as a Fellow by the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA).
After graduating from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law, Roia joined the Public Defender’s Office where she refined her skills as a trial attorney. She stepped away to start her own family and raise her three beautiful children. Once her kids were all in school– they are now 12, 10, and 6– Roia considered returning to work. This time, two new factors shaped her decision: she understood the joys of creating a family, and she was now a breast cancer survivor. During treatment, Roia met many young women who had not yet become parents or completed their families and faced the difficult prospect of not being able to conceive or carry their own children. Now, she advises others who experience fertility issues and are pursing non-traditional avenues to parenthood.
Roia approached ART law with vigor. She primarily represents intended parents and surrogates in negotiating and preparing gestational surrogacy agreements. She also represents clients in same sex adoptions and sperm, egg, and embryo donations. Roia regularly speaks on topics of surrogacy, gamete donations, and reproductive rights.
When not working or spending time with her family, Roia is an avid volunteer. She is one of the founders of The Jane Network, an organization of attorneys advocating for reproductive justice. Roia is also incoming President of the Gasparilla International Film Festival and a Sustainer in the Junior League of Tampa.
Location: 1646 W Snow Ave., Suite 106, Tampa, FL 33606
Phone: 813-731-4667 Website: www.barrios-law.com Email: roia@barrios-law.com
