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What Is a Durable Power of Attorney and Why It’s Essential

2026-02-03T14:40:45-05:00

Life can change in an instant, and if you were suddenly unable to manage your finances or make important decisions, who would step in? That is where a Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) comes in. This legal document allows someone you trust to act on your behalf if you become incapacitated, and it stays in [...]

What Is a Durable Power of Attorney and Why It’s Essential2026-02-03T14:40:45-05:00

Heads I Win, Tails You Lose

2026-04-24T15:02:45-04:00

 Mediation is a process of give and take. If your goal is to reach a mutually beneficial settlement, be prepared to bend. A “heads I win, tails you lose” approach is counterproductive. Starting with a reasonable position—rather than one that sets a negative tone from the outset—helps avoid an uphill battle toward resolution. When parties approach mediation thoughtfully and realistically, the process has [...]

Heads I Win, Tails You Lose2026-04-24T15:02:45-04:00

Medicaid Planning 101: How to Protect Your Assets

2026-04-21T16:22:08-04:00

Medicaid planning is an important step for anyone concerned about the high cost of long-term care. Without a plan, families often spend down their savings unnecessarily in order to qualify for benefits. Medicaid compliant strategies to protect assets and starting early can make a big difference. Timing is critical because waiting too long can limit [...]

Medicaid Planning 101: How to Protect Your Assets2026-04-21T16:22:08-04:00

Thank Your Lawyer

2026-03-24T11:11:33-04:00

Often, parties come to mediation with a great deal of trepidation. Litigation (or even pre-suit activities) wear on clients who are not regular litigants.  The majority of cases settle at mediation.  And who gets all the thanks?  The Mediator.  However, it is the attorneys who have positioned the case prior to mediation (to get the [...]

Thank Your Lawyer2026-03-24T11:11:33-04:00

Reasons Every Family Needs an Estate Plan

2026-02-18T10:10:31-05:00

Estate planning is not just for retirees or people with significant wealth. It is just as important for young families. An estate plan keeps you in control by clearly outlining your wishes for your assets, finances, and healthcare. Without one, the courts may end up making these decisions for you. It can also designate guardians [...]

Reasons Every Family Needs an Estate Plan2026-02-18T10:10:31-05:00

Life Changes That Mean It’s Time to Update Your Estate Plan

2026-02-18T09:19:19-05:00

Life is full of changes, and your estate plan should keep up with them. An estate plan is not something you create once and forget about. It needs to reflect your current circumstances and goals. If it has been a while since you reviewed yours, now might be the perfect time to take another look.  [...]

Life Changes That Mean It’s Time to Update Your Estate Plan2026-02-18T09:19:19-05:00

Hillsborough County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Spotlights Sierra G. Daigle

2026-02-02T15:00:51-05:00

The HCBA Young Lawyers Division recently featured attorney Sierra G. Daigle, highlighting her installation as Vice President of Better Living for Seniors Hillsborough and her practice areas of estate planning, asset protection, long‑term care planning, probate, and special needs planning. With a background in gerontology, memory care, and community education, she remains active in organizations [...]

Hillsborough County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Spotlights Sierra G. Daigle2026-02-02T15:00:51-05:00

Over a Decade of Support: Gibbons | Neuman and Buddy Baseball

2026-01-29T14:26:48-05:00

For over ten years, Gibbons | Neuman has been a proud sponsor and supporter of Buddy Baseball: a non‑competitive recreational league serving boys and girls ages 8 to 21 with special needs throughout the Tampa Bay community. Buddy Baseball pairs each player with a “buddy” who assists as needed both on the field and in the [...]

Over a Decade of Support: Gibbons | Neuman and Buddy Baseball2026-01-29T14:26:48-05:00

Rod B. Neuman Inducted into the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals

2026-01-14T16:01:43-05:00

Gibbons | Neuman is pleased to announce that Rod B. Neuman has been inducted into the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN). Rod is President and chair of the firm's Mediation and Litigation groups. He focuses his practice on commercial and real property litigation. Rod B. Neuman is also a highly skilled mediator having mediated [...]

Rod B. Neuman Inducted into the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals2026-01-14T16:01:43-05:00

Estate Planning as a New Year’s Resolution

2025-12-29T15:00:15-05:00

A new year is a perfect time to tackle tasks that have been sitting on your to do list, and estate planning is often one of them. Many of our clients come to us after months or even years of intending to get their documents in order but never finding the time. Once we sit [...]

Estate Planning as a New Year’s Resolution2025-12-29T15:00:15-05:00
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