Alva Elder Law Lawyers

JENNY LANCASTER is an associate attorney with Kitroser and Associates, joining the firm in October 2021. Ms. Lancaster was born in the Caribbean and lived in New York before transplanting to Florida twenty years ago. She is a proud graduate of the City College of New York and received her Juris Doctor from the University at Buffalo School of Law. Ms. Lancaster began her law career as an attorney with the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County in the practice areas of employment discrimination, health care, family law, landlord/tenant issues and government benefits. Ms. Lancaster quickly transitioned to criminal law, serving...

I understand how hard it is for people with medical and financial issues who need help. My own grandmother, who recently passed away at 94 years of age, helped me to understand the issues that Seniors face. My passion is to help Seniors and their families to plan for their future, and to help them to prevent the devastating expense of long term nursing home or assisted living facility care. We can help Seniors and Veterans to understand the benefits that may be available to them such as Medicaid and Aid...

Nicole Hewitt specializes in Estate Planning and Administration, Elder Law, Special Needs Planning, Business Planning, and Real Estate Transactions, with a particular focus on tax implications. She provides expert legal guidance to individuals, business owners, young families, retirees, and the elderly, helping them achieve their estate, tax, and medical assistance planning goals. Additionally, Nicole has extensive experience working with individuals and families with special needs, including the establishment of trusts and adult guardianships. Before co-founding HWK Law Group, Nicole built a robust career that included roles as a senior tax associate with two Big 5 accounting firms, an associate at a...

For over 35 years, the law office of Russell L. Forkey, P.A. has been representing investors, including seniors, in claims against brokerage firms and investment advisors, for among other things, fraud, negligence, breach of fiduciary, and violations of the federal and state securities laws with the goal of loss recovery. Additionally, we handle business and contract disputes in state and federal courts.

With over 20 years of experience, Alex Fiol has represented clients in cases ranging from nursing home litigation to general negligence cases. As the founding attorney of Fiol Law Group, a Tampa personal injury firm, Alex and his business partner Alina Morros have represented hundreds of clients gravely injured due to someone else's actions.

Mindi Lasley is a Tampa divorce attorney and focuses her practice in the areas of paternity, modification, child custody, child support and all aspects of family law. Ms. Lasley also handles estate planning and elder law cases and volunteers to assists non-profits assisting animals. Please contact family attorney Mindi Lasley for an experienced attorney to handle your case. Ms. Lasley has an office in both Tampa and St. Petersburg for your convenience.

Elder Law, Estate Planning & Medicaid Planning Attorney Amy Dow is an attorney focusing on the areas of elder law and estate planning. Amy has more than 25 years of professional experience including practicing law, counseling, teaching and community service. Amy calls South Florida home but hails from New York. Counseling and Law Background With degrees in both law and counseling, Amy brings particular insight and sensitivity when meeting with clients and their families. Amy earned her Law Degree from Boston College Law School, and received a Master's Degree in Counseling Studies from Palm Beach Atlantic University. Her Bachelor’s Degree is from the...

Amanda O. Singleton is an AV-Preeminent rated attorney who focuses her practice on estate planning, probate, guardianship, and caregiver advocacy. She writes and speaks nationally as an AARP Family Caregiving Expert. Amanda serves clients in Tampa Bay and throughout the state of Florida.

"Serving the community as an estate planning & elder law attorney is extremely rewarding, both professionally and personally. It is a uniquely challenging practice. The laws, regulations and informal policies, both state and federal, are many, complex and ever changing. My clients come to me with a unique problem and deserve an innovative solution tailor-made to achieve their desired result. Hearing stories about old times, repairing family rifts, or even enabling a client to fulfill a goal and leave their legacy is immensely satisfying to me as both an attorney and as an individual. There is nothing more fulfilling than...

Spiro’s professional background includes estate planning and probate, elder law, corporate and business law, real estate and closings, intellectual property, civil litigation of all types, with wide experience in admiralty and environmental law, serious personal injury and probate litigation. He has handled class actions, consumer protection, and privacy matters, and was the first attorney to sue Microsoft in the In Re Microsoft Consumer Antitrust Litigation. He has also pursued claims against major financial institutions on behalf of defrauded customers, and he has tirelessly championed civil rights suits. A native of Tarpon Springs, Florida, Spiro was formerly a partner at Jones, Verras...

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE in civil, criminal and appellate law in Palm Beach, Broward and other Florida Counties. I was also a city prosecutor for a year or so.
Practiced in a wide variety of law cases including civil and criminal jury trials and appellate cases, including a case in the Florida Supreme Court.
Army veteran-Honorable Discharge.
Born and raised in Passaic County, New Jersey.
Graduated from Passaic Valley High School in Little Falls, New Jersey
Moved to Florida with my family and began college at the University of Miami in the Business School majoring in accounting. I enjoyed the business law courses so...

Jonathan S. Corchnoy has been practicing law for over 40 years in the Philadelphia metropolitan area and now has opened an office in Sarasota, Florida. He is licensed to practice law in Florida, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, is a member of The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA). Prior to coming to the Philadelphia area after graduating from law school, he clerked with the United States Department of Justice, Tax division. He is a 1981 graduate of American University’s Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C., and Allegheny College, in Meadville, PA. He spent his youth growing up...

The Law Office of Adam B. Portnow, P.L. is an Intellectual Property & General Law practice providing competent, cost-effective representation for clients throughout the State of Florida. Adam Portnow is a graduate of St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida. Prior to completing law school, he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Arts and Sciences from the University of Florida College of Computer Information Sciences and Engineering.

* Admitted to: Florida Bar, 1993; Tennessee Bar, 2007; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2000; U.S. Supreme Court, 2006. * Primary practice areas: Estate Planning (wills, trusts, Probate), Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, Real Estate (commercial and residential title closings), transactions, and Business Entities. * A featured speaker for the 2007 Financial Professionals Expo, Tampa, Florida, and the 2000 Money Sense Live personal-finance seminar sponsored by the Tampa Tribune and the Financial Planning Association of Tampa Bay. Frequent seminar speaker on the topic of estate planning. Several appearances on local television shows, including FLA Law (cable), Eight on...

Attorney Ryan S. Shipp is the founder of the Law Office of Ryan S. Shipp, PLLC. Mr. Shipp was raised in West Bloomfield, Michigan and has brought his Midwest Values to South Florida where he has called his home for the last 15 years. Mr. Shipp focuses his practice on Business Law, Real Estate Law, Elder Law, and Transactional work .

Additionally, Mr. Shipp assists Landlords, Property Managers, and Property Owners in Evictions, Unlawful Detainers, Ejectments, Replevins, Quiet Title, and the Partition of Florida Real Property. Mr. Shipp and his team are is well versed with Chapter 718 and 720...

For over 24 years, I have dedicated my legal skills to advising and zealously representing clients in a variety of areas, including Securities Arbitration, Business Litigation, Employment and Partnership Disputes, Breach of Contract, Fraud and Negligence Claims, Commercial Real Estate Leases, Professional Malpractice, and Intellectual Property Actions.

In addition to handling litigation matters, I also represent businesses and individuals in commercial and secured transactions as well as in drafting and negotiating general contracts (such as non-disclosure agreements, employment covenants, distribution contracts, licenses, etc.).

I have extensive experience representing all types of clients, from single individuals to Fortune 500 companies. ...

Are you looking for an elder law lawyer in St. Petersburg? Stephanie Edwards of Edwards Elder Law, P.A. is dedicated to providing seniors, veterans, and family members with the compassionate and diligent representation needed to handle concerns of care and future planning. Ms. Edwards understands the necessity of personalized service when handling these sensitive matters. She believes in the importance of thoroughly listening and learning about a client’s unique situation and needs before creating a legal strategy or plan to address their concerns. Attorney Edwards received her J.D. from the University of Richmond T.C. Williams School of Law and later...

In the area of elder law, Ms. Meloro helps seniors access the quality care and benefits they need without being wiped out financially through Medicaid planning, asset protection planning, and the use of effective powers of attorney and health care advance directives. She handles guardianships, probate litigation, special needs planning and estate planning as well. Ms. Meloro has over 20 years' experience and extensive courtroom experience, having served as first and second chair in several civil jury and non-jury trials. She is a member of the Florida Bar, admitted to practice in all Florida state and federal courts...

Andrea Jakob is a sole practitioner with over 29 years of experience and has been practicing in the areas of Wills, Trust and Estates, Probate, Elder Law General Business Law, Corporations, and Real Estate. She formally practiced in the areas of Personal Injury as well as Personal Injury Protection, but now devotes her time to the areas of law she loves: Estate Planning and Probate. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Boston University (1989) and her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami (1992) and uses both her business experience and her legal degree to provide...

MICHAEL J. BONAN is an associate attorney with Kitroser & Associates, joining the firm in July 2021. Michael is a Treasure Coast native who returned to his hometown after attending the University of Miami for both his undergraduate and law degrees. Previously, Michael worked for a local law firm specializing in homeowners and condominium association law. There, he also gained experience in foreclosure prosecution and defense, restrictive covenant enforcement actions, and commercial transaction and litigation matters. Michael also worked for a not-for-profit organization, Safespace, as an injunction for protection attorney dedicated to protecting survivors of domestic violence. Most recently, he served...

Laurie Ohall is a Florida Board Certified Elder law attorney who has been practicing law since 1994. She concentrates her practice in the areas of estate planning and elder law which includes the related fields of asset protection planning, probate, special needs planning, guardianship advocacy and trust administration. Ms. Ohall is also licensed in Ohio and is Of Counsel at the Ohio law firm of Browning & Meyer Co., LPA. In 2015, Ms. Ohall was nominated by her peers and selected to the Florida Super Lawyers list for two years in a row (2015 & 2016). ...

Originally from a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dana Laganella practices in Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration and Elder Law. She attended law school at Quinnipiac University School of Law in Hamden, Connecticut and graduated Cum Laude. She was awarded the Best Advocate of the Northeast Region and was voted Best Attorney in East Manatee County by Living Out East Magazine. It is Dana’s commitment to providing quality, affordable legal services that has won her respect and acclaim from both her peers and her clients. She truly enjoys her work. Her passion for helping people in her community is evident in...

Mr. Friedland is currently licensed to practice law in the State of Florida and is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family, Appellate, and Circuit Civil Mediator. Mr. Friedland graduated from Southern Connecticut State University in 1972 and from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1975. Mr. Friedland practiced in Connecticut from 1975 through 1988 when he relocated his practice to Sarasota, Florida. He is a member of the Family Law, Alternate Dispute Resolution Section, and the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Sections of the Florida Bar, Sarasota County Bar Association, and American...

We handle almost all aspects of Retirement and Estate Planning. We assist you with planning for Medicaid qualification so that you can obtain payment for assisted living or long-term nursing care without depleting your assets. We create all types of trusts depending on the nature of your property and your plans for it. We draft documents that provide for end-of-life care to be exactly according to your wishes. Florida law is complex and there are specific rules and regulations we carefully follow to be sure your documents are all in legal compliance.

Steven W. Ledbetter works from his Venice, Florida, office on matters involving estate planning and administration, business transactions and corporate law, real estate, construction law, contract, and title insurance matters. Steven W. Ledbetter has been practicing law since 2002. His practice has included work in a wide range of subject areas while representing a wide range of clients including the federal government, corporations, financial institutions, and individuals. His practice has taken him from the mountains and rain of Portland, OR, to the shops and great restaurants of Dallas, TX, and finally back to his home state of Florida...

Bishop L. Toups is an estate planning, elder law, and tax attorney in Southwest Florida. He helps clients with their various estate planning needs and helps clients navigate the Medicaid system here in Florida. He also represents clients nationwide and worldwide in front of the IRS. Bishop is also a V.A. accredited attorney and helps Veterans obtain benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

He graduated from The Florida State University, Stetson University of College of Law, and he received a tax law degree (LL.M.) from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, which is consistently ranked a top 3...

Daniel Alan Terner's elder law firm, Terner Elder Law, P.L., is located in Lake Worth, Florida. The firm provides compassionate and comprehensive long term care planning, disability advocacy, and estate planning for South Florida seniors, families, and disabled individuals of all ages. Daniel provides assistance with Social Security Disability appeals, and Medicaid planning for nursing home and assisted living care. He also assists with special needs planning.

With more than 20 years of Florida & NY City experience as an attorney, I am dedicated to fight for your legal rights. My family law practice includes divorce, adoptions and custody disputes. My personal injury experience includes complex litigation including a variety of medical malpractice cases.

My business law experience includes contracts, franchise law; commercial leases; sales of business entities; and bulk asset sales. I have further expertise in residential real estate sales.

My virtual office and traveling legal practice allow me to pass savings on to my clients. This winning combination has resulted in highly satisfied clients,...

Teresa K. Bowman P.A. is a law firm providing legal advice and solutions for issues related to aging, disability, and illness. Our clients include individuals and their families facing tough challenges with care the care of a loved one, those in need advice for long term care planning, or simply clients who want to establish an estate plan as a foundation for life's changes. We pride ourselves on attention to detail, exceptional client service and personalized solutions to every client's unique needs. In addition to long term care planning we offer services in protection of assets, public benefits such as...

Brandon Robinson, Esq. received his Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Management in 2011, from Hannibal-LaGrange University in Hannibal, Missouri. Brandon earned his Juris Doctor degree and a Certificate of Concentration in Elder Law from Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida, graduating cum laude in 2015. Upon graduation, Brandon received the Matthew Bender Elder Law Book Award as well as the William F. Blew Pro Bono Service Award, having provided over 470 hours of pro bono services during law school. Brandon was sworn in as a member of The Florida Bar in 2015, is...

Originally from Columbia, Missouri, Rodney Gerling is the firm’s Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Administration Attorney. He attended law school at Quinnipiac University School of Law in Hamden, Connecticut. He has been admitted to the Florida Bar and the Federal Bar. Rodney is also a member of the Manatee County and Sarasota County Bar Associations in addition to the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Manatee Chamber of Commerce. He began his legal career at the Sarasota County Public Defender’s Office where he handled thousands of cases, served as Lead Attorney on over 50 Jury Trials, and became...

David has practiced law for 15 years and specializes in estate planning, wills, trusts, probate and defense of medical malpractice and civil rights lawsuits. He is a shareholder of Chapman Law Group and is licensed in both Michigan and Indiana. David is a Special Fiduciary at the Oakland County Probate Court. He is dedicated to educating the public on issues in estate planning including providing assets and care to loved ones, limiting taxes, and establishing healthcare protocols. David strives to serve each individual clients estate planning needs, tailoring each plan to address wealth preservation and family financial security. David holds a Certificate...

For over a decade, Michael Murphy has enjoyed representing Florida accident victims and their families. After graduating from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center, Mr. Murphy started his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney for the 12th Judicial Circuit in Sarasota. He joined the Mallard Law Firm in 2011, and because of his invaluable trial knowledge, he is better able to prepare the firm’s clients for trial and provide them with exceptional personal injury litigation.

About 10 years ago, the Law Offices of Jason T. Corsover was established. The firm was founded by Attorney Corsover, who focuses his practice on the field of personal injury alone. Mr. Corsover received his Juris Doctorate degree from Nova Southeastern University, and spent some time in New York as an intern for the United Nations. Attorney Corsover understands that victims of personal injury are going through some of the most stressful times in their lives, and he strives to provide every client with the amount of individualized attention and trusted legal counsel they deserve. Filing personal injury claims can...

Scott Solkoff has been certified by The Florida Bar as a specialist in Elder Law and is author of the leading attorney textbook on Elder Law, now past its seventeenth print editions. Scott focuses his practice on protecting his clients' assets against the cost of long-term care. This includes securing the client's assets while also obtaining Medicaid and V.A. eligibility to pay for care in the home, care in assisted living facilities, care in memory care facilities and care in nursing homes without compromising quality of care. Scott's father, Jerome Ira Solkoff, was one of the founders of...

From 1984 until 1997, David Weintraub represented the majority of this country’s largest securities firms. He knows the securities industry and how it operates. In 1997 David Weintraub switched sides, putting his extensive knowledge and experience to work for institutional and individual investors who have suffered investment losses. The firm’s practice focuses on Securities Arbitration and Litigation. We are especially sensitive to our clients’ desire to maintain their privacy – to not alert the general public to their investment losses. One of the most attractive features of the arbitration process is its confidential nature. Your...

Kristine opened her law practice in 1997 after graduating from St. Thomas Law School. Kristine practices primary in the area of family law, which includes divorce, child custody, paternity, modifications and enforcement actions. Kristine takes pride in her personal attention to her clients and her efforts to settle her family law cases to avoid the expense and emotional trauma caused by long drawn out litigation. However, Kristine is experienced in the court room and is prepared to effectively litigate cases that do end up before a judge.

Kristine also practices real estate litigation and is experienced...