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Elder Law Attorneys in Tampa, FL

Tampa Bay families often compare elder law attorneys across Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco County while also comparing care facilities. That makes it especially important to ask whether the attorney regularly handles Medicaid timing, spouse protection, and nursing home admission issues in the local area.

License status and elder law relevance are organized from Florida source data. Board certified and stronger source matches are listed first.

Important: This page provides general information about elder law and Medicaid planning. It is not legal advice. Medicaid rules vary significantly by state and change frequently. Always consult a licensed elder law attorney for advice specific to your family's situation.

What makes Tampa elder law searches different

Searches in Tampa often start when a loved one is already in rehab or a facility is asking for financial paperwork. Early legal guidance can help the family avoid rushed transfers, incomplete applications, or signing documents without understanding the responsibility involved.

Local search signals

  • Multi-county care choices
  • Rehab-to-nursing-home transitions
  • Spouse protection planning

Common reasons families in Tampa search

Medicaid timing

Understand eligibility, spend-down timing, and how care bills affect the family plan.

Authority to act

Confirm whether power of attorney, health directives, or guardianship may be needed.

Care placement

Coordinate legal decisions with nursing home, assisted living, or home-care choices.

A practical order of decisions

Step 1

Clarify who can make legal and health decisions in Florida.

Step 2

Estimate whether facility care may require Medicaid planning.

Step 3

Compare attorney credentials, elder law focus, and local court or county experience.

Step 4

Review care facility quality before a placement decision becomes final.

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Need help choosing elder law options in Tampa?

Tell us the care issue and timing. This inquiry helps organize the next step without sharing sensitive financial or medical details.

Do not include Social Security numbers, account numbers, medical records, or other sensitive private information. This form is for general inquiry routing and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Attorney listings in Tampa

Sorted by elder law source strength, then local relevance.

Tonald Edmund Spinks

Board Certified Elder Law

Board Certified Elder Law Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized elder law certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Tampa, FL

813-651-1233

Diana Coen Zolner

Board Certified Elder Law

Board Certified Elder Law Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized elder law certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Tampa, FL

813-367-1500

Jolyon Delphin Acosta

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Tampa, FL

813-224-9255

Debra Lynn Boje

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Tampa, FL

813-222-6614

Charles Woods Callahan Iii

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Tampa, FL

813-559-5586

Jamil George Daoud

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Tampa, FL

813-225-4188

Samuel Brengle Dolcimascolo

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Tampa, FL

813-224-9255

Linda Darsey Hartley

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Tampa, FL

813-221-3900

Gregg Garth Heckley

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Tampa, FL

813-936-1632

Joshua Thomas Keleske

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Tampa, FL

813-254-0044

Peter John Kelly

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Tampa, FL

813-204-6414

Susan Beth Kubar

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Tampa, FL

813-666-1764

Jordan G. Lee

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Tampa, FL

813-227-8183

Rachel Albritton Lunsford

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Tampa, FL

813-228-9080

Harvey A Schonbrun

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Tampa, FL

813-229-0664

Brian Curtis Sparks

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Tampa, FL

813-787-3815

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