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Teresa K. Bowman

Teresa K. Bowman

Distinguished Lawyer

Elder Law

3277 Fruitville Road, Suite D-2, Sarasota, FL 34237

Teresa is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Association of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, and the elder law section of the Florida Bar and an active member of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers. Teresa is a frequent speaker on issues affecting those dealing with illness or disability in Sarasota County and has spoken at statewide and national conferences as an advocate for senior. The National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) – the only organization approved by the American Bar Association to offer certification in the area of elder law, has announced that Teresa K. Bowman, Esq., of Sarasota has successfully completed its examination leading to such certification. Certification in elder law, one of the fastest growing fields in the legal profession, will provide a measure of security to the public that the attorney has an in-depth working knowledge of the legal issues that impact the elderly.

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William M. Artigliere

Elder Law

180 E Ocean Blvd ste 1100, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA

William (Bill) Artigliere is a civil trial lawyer dedicated to obtaining justice for elderly and infirm adults and their families when their care, rights, and safety are put in jeopardy by their long-term caregivers. He has served as trial counsel in serious personal injury cases in California and Florida. A native of Florida, Artigliere graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He was commissioned in the United States Army as a second lieutenant in field artillery. While serving our country, Artigliere was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (One Oak Leaf Cluster), the Army Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Parachutist Badge, and the Air Assault Badge. After receiving an honorable discharge from the Army, Artigliere attended Barry University School of Law in Orlando, Fla. He graduated in 2002 with a Juris Doctorate and was valedictorian of his class. Prior to joining The Law Offices of Stephen M. Garcia (now Garcia & Artigliere), Artigliere spent five years serving as litigation counsel on elder abuse and catastrophic injury cases with the national elder abuse firm of Maher, Guiley & Maher. Artigliere brings the same sense of preparation, duty, and command to the elder abuse and catastrophic personal injury cases that he demonstrated in the Army.

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William S. Wilson

William S. Wilson

Distinguished Lawyer

Elder Law

1023 W 55th St ste 200, La Grange, IL 60525, USA

Over 30 years ago, Bill Wilson began his legal career alongside his dad, James T. Wilson, and practiced with him until his passing in 2008. Bill carries on the legacy of compassionate, expert legal counsel concentrating in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning, Business Succession, Medicaid Planning and Estate Planning for Families that have Children with Disabilities. Bill feels a “profound obligation to provide counsel that ensures the safety of the hard-earned assets of families.” He extends that obligation outside of his practice, too. Currently, he serves as President of the Aging Care Connections Board, a not-for-profit agency in LaGrange, Illinois, that services the needs of older adults, as well as a member of the Economic Development and Strategic Planning Committees. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Chicago Bar Association Committees on Trust Law, Asset Protection and Elder Law. He is also a member of the Illinois State Bar Association Standing Committee on Law Office Management and Economics. He is the past president of Helping Hand Center, an agency serving persons with disabilities, and also of the local chapter of the American Cancer Society. He currently serves on the board of the LaGrange, Illinois Kiwanis International organization. Bill is a charter member of the Academy of Special Needs Planners and is also a guardian and trustee for a disabled adult. He received his B.A. in history at the University of Texas at Austin, with high honors, and graduated from Northwestern School of Law. He continues to present seminars on Elder Law, Estate Planning, Asset Protection and Special Needs Planning throughout the Chicago area. He has also written several articles on these topics and has been quoted in US News and World Report and in 2011 was named one of Chicago’s Top Wealth Managers as listed in Chicago Magazine. Bill lives in LaGrange, Illinois, with his wife, Julie, and son, Glenn. He enjoys coaching basketball and training hunting dogs, and he is a member of the Civil War Roundtable and the Union League Club.

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