Megan Wieland pulayya, Partner
Determined. Dedicated. Focused. As an attorney, and as a person, I am defined by these characteristics. Born in Iowa to two teachers, I relocated to Florida with my mother when I was six years old, two years after my father passed away. The daughter of a single mother, I was also an older sister, who strived to be the second set of hands my mother needed. I was determined to be the best I could be in everything I did, was dedicated to succeeding in school, and was focused on my path to a successful future.
My determination, dedication, and focus followed me when I attended Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida, where I graduated with a double major in Elementary/Deaf Education in 2004. One year after this I graduated from the University of Florida with my Masters Degree in Education and proceeded to teach Deaf and Hard of Hearing students for the following three years. I will always be a teacher at heart, but something was missing. In 2008, my inner drive to do more to help others took over and I began my path to a law degree. In 2011, I graduated with my law degree from the University of Florida and passed the Florida bar that same year.
I began my career as a lawyer for Florida's Guardian ad Litem Program advocating for the best interests of children who had been abused, abandoned, or neglected. However, again my determination, dedication and focus took over and I decided to expand my law career and took and passed the Kentucky bar. I am now a licensed lawyer in the State of Florida and the State of Kentucky. After more than five years with the Guardian ad Litem Program, I joined JMP Law, P.A. I am currently still in private practice under the same, newly renamed firm, MWP Law, P.A.
Although I now have the words “Attorney at Law” behind my name in two states, I am so much more than this. I am a daughter, a sister, and a wife. I am a dedicated, determined, and focused individual that wants to use these characteristics to help others in need of advocacy.
Carmen S. Tankersley, Partner
Carmen S. Tankersley is a seasoned family law attorney with 14 years of experience representing clients throughout Central Florida. She focuses her practice on complex family law matters and brings significant litigation experience to every case, advocating fiercely and strategically for her clients both in and out of the courtroom.
In addition to her litigation practice, Carmen is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator, allowing her to offer clients a balanced, solution-oriented approach when appropriate. Her dual perspective as both a litigator and mediator enables her to tailor her representation to each client’s unique needs and goals.
Carmen’s passion for family law is deeply personal. Having gone through the judicial system herself during a divorce in her early twenties, she understands firsthand the emotional, financial, and legal challenges families face. This experience fuels her commitment to providing compassionate, dedicated, and results-driven representation.
Born in Colombia to a Brazilian father and raised throughout Latin America, Carmen brings a multicultural perspective to her practice. She is trilingual, speaking English, Spanish, and Portuguese fluently, and is proud to serve a diverse client base.
She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida and her Juris Doctor from the University of Florida. Known for her strong work ethic and passionate advocacy, Carmen is deeply committed to protecting her clients’ rights and guiding them through some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
When she is not practicing law, Carmen enjoys traveling the world and spending quality time with her family.
Kaddicha Corona, Paralegal
Kaddicha Corona is a dedicated family law paralegal with over 16 years of experience supporting attorneys and clients through all stages of litigation. She plays an integral role in the preparation and management of family law cases, including drafting pleadings, coordinating discovery, organizing case materials, and assisting with Mediation, hearing, and trial preparation.
Kaddicha is known for building strong, trusted relationships through clear communication, responsiveness, and compassion with clients. She understands that family law matters are deeply personal and strives to ensure clients feel informed, supported, and confident throughout the legal process.
Kaddicha is bilingual in English and Spanish, allowing her to effectively assist a diverse client base. As a wife, mother, and grandmother, she brings both a personal understanding of family dynamics and a steady, practical approach to her work, providing meaningful support to clients while helping attorneys navigate complex litigation efficiently.
Carmen Testa, Legal Assistant
Carmen Testa has been an integral part of this firm since 2019. Her background allows her to be uniquely qualified to help our clients navigate the wave of emotions that often come with family law. Carmen is a graduate of the University of Florida (GO GATORS!) with a degree in Sociology and has a background in family services, child development, and community relations that she loves to put to work helping others. After graduation she worked at Healthy Families ACUB in Gainesville, Florida and after three years as a home visitor she was promoted to Supervisor at Healthy Families. She remained in this role helping families until she decided she needed to take some time to stay at home with her two beautiful babies. Those little babies are not so little anymore and the door opened for her to join this firm to continue to assist families, just in a different way.
Carmen strives to keep empathy at the top of her priorities when working with our clients. She understands that when a client comes to our firm to help with their family law needs their life is often in a state of stress and she strives to provide the best service possible to make that stressful process a little easier. She understands personally that family dynamics often change and that no family is the same. Carmen will approach every client without judgment and strives to do whatever she can to help as their case moves through the legal process. She enjoys her interactions with all our clients and loves working with this firm to continue to assist families in need. Carmen is also bilingual and is fluent in English and Spanish.