Teresa K. Bowman, Esq., is the founder of Teresa K. Bowman P.A., and a highly respected attorney in the field of elder law. After a successful 15-year career as an elementary school teacher, Teresa earned her law degree from Stetson College of Law in 2005, concentrating in elder law. Since 2006, she has dedicated her practice exclusively to this area, achieving certification from the National Elder Law Foundation as a Certified Elder Law Attorney in 2021. Teresa is recognized as an AV Preeminent attorney by her peers and has been consistently selected by Sarasota Magazine as a top attorney in elder law. In addition to her legal practice, Teresa serves the community as a frequent speaker on topics such as Medicaid, long-term care planning, and estate planning. She actively contributes to the profession as co-chair of the Public Benefits Committee of the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar and participates in other key bar committees. Teresa is VA Accredited and maintains active memberships in leading legal organizations, including the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Sarasota County Bar Association, and Manatee County Bar Association.
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Leave a review about your experience with this lawyer.We found both Teresa and her associate Chrystal to be knowledgeable, understanding and very easy to work with. As a former attorney and judge I think I have a different perspective when working with attorneys and our experience with Teresa’s office, including the entire staff, was not just professional but really top notch. They know their area of expertise but, even more important, they can explain things so that the average person can fully understand what it is they’re proposing. If you’re looking for more than just a simple will (though I’m sure they do those too) this firm is a great choice. We needed a special needs trust and most attorneys, even those who handle wills, have no clue, Teresa and Chrystal knew what they were doing and talking about. They also cleaned up our family trust after a previous firm did a poor job on it. I highly recommend Teresa and her staff.
We worked with Atty. Chrystal Koch regarding estate planning. The process was not only informative, but everything was explained carefully and thoroughly. We are very pleased with the attentiveness that was shown to us during this process. The office was recommended to us, and we will certainly recommended them to anyone else. Our interactions with Taylor, their intake specialist and Atty. Koch were professional, informative and friendly.
After having a disappointing and discouraging experience with a very pricey lawyer, I was desperately in need of an elder law attorney to help me with my ninety-six year old sister’s Medicaid application. I made an online inquiry to the Teresa K Bowman P.A. law firm and received an immediate reply. It did not take me long to realize that I had finally found a knowledgeable advocate who understood my situation and could guide me through the complicated process. Thanks to Attorney Bowman and Public Benefits Specialist & Paralegal, Brian Epifanio-Kandel, my sister is finally receiving the care and attention she deserves! I cannot thank them enough!
The best lawyers ever! We had a very difficult case with my mother over the last 4 years and Teresa and her staff (especially Brian) really helped me through all the trauma. I can't thank or appreciate them enough!
I really enjoyed meeting with her to discuss and draw up a will, living will, power of attorney and advanced health directive. She recommended several things I had not thought of. She made me aware of some options I had known of. I would highly recommend her for legal needs.
Thie entire staff was so helpful and caring when I was trying to take care of my mother's estate. I had no idea what to do and they advised and led me through the entire process. I highly recommend the team!!
We hired the Bowman Law Firm to help us with our Last Will and Healthcare Directives and attorney Bowman and her staff were very easy to work with. I highly recommend this Law Firm for your legal needs.
Theresa Bowman and her entire staff are exceptional professionals, very knowledgeable, and very easy to work with.
Teresa and her staff were more than excellent. Not knowing what to to expect during a trying time in our lives she put us at ease. Explained in layman's language. She quoted us a price and it never changed although she did much more than we expected. I respect her honesty, efficiency I could go on and on. You will not see any ads by her. she did over an hours consultation with us.
Everyone in the office is so pleasant and does everything they can to accommodate your schedule. I worked with Rachel. She was very good and patient when explaining anything that was unclear. I felt I was in good hands. Teresa Bowman was recommended by my neighbor and I have no problem recommending her office to others.
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Areas of Law
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Elder Law
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Trusts and Estates 2
- Estate Planning
- Powers of Attorney
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Health Care 1
- Long Term Care
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Other 10
- Medical Directives
- Medical Coverage
- Medical Planning
- End of Life Planning
- Probate/Trust Administration
- Special Needs Planning
- Nursing Home and Assisted Living Care
- Medicaid Eligibility
- Medicaid Application Preparation
- Medicaid Spousal Protection
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions2006, Florida
Bar Fellowshipin the legal writing department, was a member of the Elder Law Society and served as President of Equal Justice Works, a campus organization dedicated to raising awareness of equal equality under the law. At graduation Teresa was the recipient of the Matthew Bender Elder Law Book Award and was one of two students in her graduation class to be inducted into the Order of Barristers for Excellence in Advocacy. Member: Sarasota County and Manatee County Bar Associations; The Florida Bar. -
Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolStetson University College of Law
Class of 2005
J.D.
Concentration in Elder Law
Other EducationFlorida State University
Class of 1987
B.S.
Elementary Education
Legal CertificationsVA Acredited -
Personal Details & HistoryAgeBorn in 1956
Savannah, Georgia, October 18, 1956
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3277 Fruitville Road, Suite D-2Sarasota, FL 34237U.S.A.
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What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?Teresa K. Bowman was admitted in 2006 to the State of Florida.
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Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?Yes, Teresa K. Bowman has a 4.8 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Client Review rated?Yes, Teresa K. Bowman has a 5.0 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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What law school did this attorney attend?Teresa K. Bowman attended Stetson University College of Law.