Teresa K. Bowman, Esq., graduated from Stetson College of Law in 2005 with a concentration in elder law. She attended law school after a 15-year career as an elementary school teacher. In 2021 Teresa become a Certified Elder Law Attorney, certified by the National Elder Law Foundation as an expert in the area of elder law.

Teresa has practiced exclusively in elder law since 2006 and opened her own firm in 2014. She is a frequent speaker in the community on Medicaid, long term care planning, estate planning and planning for incapacity.

Teresa is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, The Association of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, National Association of Elder Law Attorneys and is recognized as an AV rated Preeminent attorney by her peers, for professional excellence. She is also recognized yearly by Sarasota Magazine in “best of” in the category of elder law. 

Teresa prides herself in giving back and serves as co-chair of the Public Benefits Committee of the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar. She is also a member of the estate planning committee, unlicensed practice of law committee and the legislative committee staying on top of the latest events affecting her clients.

Practice Areas

  • Elder Law
  • Medical Directives
  • Medical Coverage
  • Medical Planning
  • End of Life Planning
  • Estate Planning
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Probate/Trust Administration
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Health Care
  • Long Term Care
  • Nursing Home and Assisted Living Care
  • Medicaid Eligibility
  • Medicaid Application Preparation
  • Medicaid Spousal Protection


Admissions Details

  • 2006, Florida

Education

  • Stetson University College of Law, Class of 2005, J.D.
    • Concentration in Elder Law
  • Florida State University, Class of 1987, B.S.
    • Elementary Education

Certifications

  • VA Accredited

Associations & Memberships

  • Sarasota County Bar Association
  • Manatee County Bar Association (Elder Law Section, 2006-present, Alternative Dispute/Mediation, 2014-present, Real Property Probate, 2014-present)

Bar Fellowship

In 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.