In a situation which happens more often than you might think, a party will show up at mediation with a friend, neighbor or relative who is not affiliated with the litigation or dispute. “Do you mind if my neighbor joins us? I could really use the moral support.” The question inevitably arises as to whether […]
Firm elder law attorney Beverly White, Esquire, presented to a group of eager listeners today on the topics of Medicaid and Long Term Care. The group? The attorneys and staff of Gibbons | Neuman. Everyone left the presentation with a better understanding and knowledge of the immeasurable benefits of proper long term planning. Beverly and […]
Gibbons | Neuman Attorney Beverly White will be talking about Pet Trusts as part of a panel on Estate Planning hosted by the Humane Society of Tampa on April 25 at 4:00 pm at 4023 N. Armenia Ave., Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33607. The event topics include discussion on the types of planned gifts and […]
Thirty years ago today, attorneys Rod B. Neuman and Elizabeth P. Allen joined Gibbons Neuman as Associate attorneys. Thirty years later, they are both Shareholders of the firm with successful practices, who both serve on the Firm’s Board of Directors. Thirty years may seem like a long time to stay at one place of employment […]
Gibbons | Neuman Attorney/Mediator Rod Neuman presented to a group of eager, inquisitive real estate agents at Keller Williams Grand Central on the subject of mediation. The topic is very pertinent for realtors because of the mandatory mediation provisions contained in most residential real estate contracts. The group had an informative discussion as exemplified by […]
Elizabeth (Liz) Allen, one of the firm’s elder law attorneys, has several hobbies, one of which is quilting. For several years she has made lap quilts to donate to the local hospice which gives them to their clients and families. Liz’s hope is that the quilts help to make such a difficult time a little […]
We are pleased to report that, trial attorney, John R. “Jack” Bello, Jr. of Gibbons | Neuman recently had the privilege and honor of arguing before the First District Court of Appeal in Tallahassee which resulted in the Appellate Court affirming our client’s prior win at the trial court. Mr. Bello has appeared and successfully […]
On Wednesday February 6, 2019, Gibbons | Neuman attorney, Loretta O’Keeffe, served on the advisory panel and as a speaker and presenter at the 43rd annual Alexander L. Paskay Memorial Bankruptcy Seminar sponsored by the American Bankruptcy Institute and Stetson University College of Law. As a former bar counsel for The Florida Bar and […]
Mediating a business divorce is the corporate equivalent to a marital dissolution of marriage. Emotions typically run very high. Please consider the following tips in preparation for mediating your next business dispute. First, consider the emotions of the parties. Attempt to temper the emotions prior to mediation. If you can talk your client off the […]
Effective October 18, 2018, The VA made some major rule changes to its Pension Program. This is the program that provides financial assistance to eligible wartime veterans and their surviving spouses for long term care costs. The changes include a maximum net worth limit, a three year look back period for transfers and penalties for […]