Pine Ridge Elder Law Lawyers

Walt Shurden is a Florida Board Certifed Elder Law Attorney and a former Georgia CPA who used to audit nursing homes and hopitals for a Medicare contractor. Now he represents families who seek Medicaid and VA eligibility because they need help paying for the high cost of long term care. He devises estate plans and asset protection plans for his clients. He also serves as fiduciary, and represents other fiduciaries in probate and trust administration proceedings. All four staff members are experienced and have been with the firm for over 10 years.

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...

Lauren Richardson moved to Gainesville in 1993 to complete an LLM in Taxation at UF Law. Since then, she has focused her practice on protecting families and property through estate planning, guardianship, probate, special needs, and elder law. She also serves as co-counsel on wrongful death, personal injury and probate and trust litigation cases. Lauren's probate practice is Statewide. All other areas are throughout North Florida. Free phone consult. Reasonable fees.

Dina Arvanitakis graduated from the University of Chicago and completed her Juris Doctorate & Master of Laws degree in International Business and Trade Law at the John Marshal Law School in 1999. Dina is licensed to practice law in Florida, Illinois and Washington D.C. Dina is a member of the Florida Board of Realtors and is a licensed real estate consultant with Real Net Brokerage. Bilingual: English / Greek

Rachel Drude-Tomori is a named partner with the firm specializing in the areas of Estate Planning, Probate & Elder Law. She consistently has been named as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in Estate Planning by Super Lawyers Magazine, a distinction received by only 2.5% of attorneys in Florida. Among numerous honors, Rachel has served as Chair for the Probate Section for the St. Petersburg Bar Association and was awarded the 2019 Rockin’ Chair award for her leadership and fundraising achievements. Recently, she was appointed to the Executive Committee for the St. Petersburg Bar Association.

Rachel frequently assists individuals and business owners...

Attorney Kristen M. Jackson is the founding partner at Jackson Montoya Law Firm. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in 1974, and then another from the University of South Florida in 1981. Ms. Jackson then earned a Juris Doctorate from Stetson University in 1983, and an LLM in Taxation from Washington School of Law in 1983. Attorney Jackson established Jackson Montoya Law firm in 1996, after working for various other firms for 12 years. At the firm, Ms. Jackson focuses her practice on estate planning, probate and trust administration, elder law, business...

Susan M. Charles, J.D., LL.M. (Elder Law) Attorney Susan Marie Charles is a Martindale-Hubbell "AV Preeminent" peer review rated elder law attorney practicing in Clearwater, Largo, St. Petersburg, and Tampa, Florida. She provides comprehensive legal services to people in the Tampa Bay area who need assistance with estate planning, Medicaid planning, guardianship, and trust and estate administration. A native of Rockville, Maryland, Susan enjoyed a 10-year career as an international travel consultant in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and Tampa. A King-O'Neal Scholar, she graduated first in her undergraduate class, receiving her Bachelor's Degree Summa Cum Laude from the University of South...

Karen Harkness Houser is an attorney with the Central Florida law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns, operating out of the firm's Melbourne office. She specializes in Commercial & Residential Real Estate, Corporate Law, Estate Planning, and Elder Law.

She graduated from Virginia Tech with her B.S. in 1981 and received her J.D. from the St. Thomas University School of Law in 1991. In 1992, Ms. Houser earned her LL.M in Taxation from the esteemed College of William and Mary.

She has handled numerous cases including Office, Warehouse, Shopping Center & Hotel Projects, Acquisition & Disposition of Raw Land, Construction...

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.

Providing expectional service to discerning clients in Central Florida for over 25 years in probate and estate planning matters, Astrid de Parry has extensive civil trial practice experience representing a broad range of interests. Upon graduating from Cornell University Law School in 1977, Ms. de Parry served as Assistant University Counsel for Cornell University from 1977 to 1980. Thereafter, she served as General Counsel for the University of Alaska Statewide System of Higher Education from 1980 to 1985. After moving to Florida in 1985, Astrid de Parry went to work for a large law firm in Orlando, focusing on...

Attorney Billy Brown specializes in the areas of commercial, business, corporate, real estate, timeshare, bankruptcy, and elder law. As a previous owner and consultant of businesses such as restaurants, medical offices, and internet companies, Attorney Brown understands the various needs of business entrepreneurs. Through his years of experience, he has witnessed many individuals face financial hardships due to numerous causes. Passionate about helping others, Attorney Brown committed his life to help those in need of legal representation. Prior to employment as a skilled lawyer, Attorney Brown began his pursuit when he attended the University of Central Florida. It...

Attorney Patrick L. Smith was born in Lakeland, Florida. He graduated from Lake Region High School and went on to receive degrees in Political Science and Economics from Stetson University. He received his J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law. Prior to coming to Pippen & Associates, Patrick Smith worked at the Walt Disney World East coast tax department from 2002-2003. Patrick Smith is currently an attorney practicing in the fields of estate planning, corporations, and charitable giving. In addition to his current position as a partner at Pippen & Associates, he serves on the...

This Florida native attended University of Florida Law School after graduating from Duke University. She is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell peer review rating system. This is their highest rating. Avvo national ratings gave her an excellent rating. The office practice includes bankruptcy, landlord tenant, foreclosure, family law, estate planning including wills and trusts, and probate and guardianship matters.

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.

Born in Gainesville, Florida, Evan D. George has over ten years experience in immigration law, including three years with a premier immigration firm in New York City, NY, Masliah & Soloway, PC. In February 2008, Mr. George started his own immigration law practice in Gainesville, Florida, where he represents individuals in all areas of immigration and deportation defense. Mr. George provides pro-bono legal services to indigent asylum seekers and battered migrant women. He is a member of the Florida Bar, is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and has served as an adjunct...

J. Michael Lins, is a third generation Floridian and Attorney with Lins Law Group, P.A. As a member of Lins Law Group, P.A. Michael stands for zealous legal representation combined with individual client care.

Michael is a resident of the Tampa Bay area and when he is not working, Michael enjoys hiking, fishing, and enjoying all of the experiences that the Tampa Bay area has to offer.

Beginning with his practice focused on real estate, commercial litigation, banking, and international law, Attorney Brian N. Mark expanded his practice to business and personal injury law as well. Attorney Mark is dedicated to serving his clients with upfront and honest representation and takes the time to guide his clients through every step of the case, detail by detail. Due to his passion for law, he has received bar admission from Florida, the U.S. Districts Court Southern District of Florida, and the U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida. Prior to his career as an attorney, Attorney Mark attended...

Christine O'Neil is an estate planning and elder law attorney at the law office of DeLoach, Hofstra & Cavonis, P.A. in Seminole, FL.

With more than 33 years in practice, Attorney Randal L. Schecter has extensive experience in asset protection, Medicaid planning, estate planning, powers of attorney, probate and Elder Law. Attorney Schecter has built a highly respected Elder Law firm serving the Central Florida area. A compassionate lawyer, Mr. Schecter is committed to delivering the highest quality legal and personal services to his clients and their families. Always responsive and attentive, Mr. Schecter helps sort through the confusing array of decisions encountered when families have to place their loved ones in long term care facilities. He understands that this is one of...

Attorney Ferrari specializes in small business and estate planning, asset protection, and insurance claims and disputes. She believes in giving back to the community and is on the Board of Directors of The Volunteer Way of Pasco County, Florida, 2nd Vice AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary, Post 9, Odessa, Florida and the 2011 recipent of the Doris A. Miller Child Welfare Memorial Award, Florida AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary

* 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...

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.

Mr. Persad has worked in the legal profession for over 20 years. He is licensed to practice law in Florida, the United States Virgin Islands, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and before the U.S. Supreme Court. He earned his Juris Doctor degree and his Masters in Public Administration degree from the University of Akron in 1993 and 1994, respectively. He also holds a Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration from the University of the Virgin Islands and a diploma in paralegal studies from New York University. Mr. Persad's experience in the legal field...

I am an attorney with over thirty years of law practice experience in the Tampa Bay area. My practice concentrates in the areas of estate planning, probate, estate litigation, elder law, business and contract law, personal injury and wrongful death, .

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...

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). ...

Florida Probate Litigation and Estate Planning Attorney Thomas Upchurch grew up in Daytona Beach. Prior to returning to the Daytona Beach area to join the law firm of Every, Stack & Upchurch, he was an Assistant State Attorney in Pinellas County. Mr. Upchurch is an experienced Florida Probate Litigation and Estate Planning attorney who dedicates his practice to ensuring his clients receive competent advice and assistance in dealing with their legal matters. As a Florida Probate Litigation law firm, Every, Stack & Upchurch is qualified to handle your probate litigation case, whether it be a will contest, undue influence, fraud or...

Since 1995, Ms. Preddy has practiced in boutique law firms in both Florida and Michigan in the areas of sophisticated estate and tax planning including, marital and credit shelter trusts, family limited partnership, private charitable foundations and trusts, planning for business succession, and off-shore planning. Other areas areas included the planning and preparation of wills, trusts and other estate plan documents. Probate and guardianships were also the areas of focus. In 2000, Ms. Preddy founded her the Law Office of Rose Marie K. Preddy, P.A. and has limited the scope of her law practice to probate...

Ryan Saboff was born in Orlando, Florida and is a lifelong resident of Central Florida. He attended the Park Maitland School and Trinity Preparatory School. He graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor’s degrees in both finance and real estate. Ryan then worked for five years with Farmer’s Insurance Exchange as a Senior Liability Representative for both standard and non-standard insurance companies resolving complex bodily injury claims. He then graduated from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University College of Law in Orlando, Florida where he served as a supervising editor of law review. While in law school, Ryan worked in the legal departments...

Grady H. Williams, Jr. is the managing attorney of Grady H. Williams, Jr., LL.M., Attorneys at Law, P.A. Mr. Williams started his career as a real estate, corporate, and finance attorney in Texas, but for more than 30 years has focused his practice on senior adult services, including elder law, estate planning, state and federal benefits eligibility planning, tax planning, special needs planning, and probate and trust administration in Florida. He also serves as general counsel for local businesses, government entities, and elected officials. Mr. Williams is a two-time past president of the Clay County Bar Association, and served...

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,...

Attorney Heather Barry grew up in Napa Valley, California as the youngest of three children. She pursued a variety of interests including Girl Scouts, dance, music, baseball and gymnastics. In high school Ms. Barry participated in Air Force ROTC, campus leadership and had the privilege to serve as a prosecutor in her government class mock trial where she first got her first exposure to law. Ms. Barry moved to Orlando, Florida in 2004 for college where she majored in Entertainment Business at Full Sail University and minored in Recording Arts. During her degree program Ms. Barry took several law...