North Tampa Bar Association Monthly CLE Luncheon
The North Tampa Bar Association’s (NTBA) monthly CLE luncheon will be held Thursday, January 9th, 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM, at Carrollwood Country Club,
13903 Clubhouse Dr, Tampa FL 33618.
This Month's Speakers:
John Wilcox & Tamara Cribben
will be speaking on the topic:
Guardians: Public v. Private
1 CLE Credit
John Wilcox, senior partner and co-founder of Lash & Wilcox, PL., practices in the areas of complex litigation and environmental law, water law and infrastructure project development.
He has successfully litigated a wide variety of administrative and civil cases, including the representation of the Southwest Florida Water Management District in the Tampa Bay “Water Wars”.
His experience also includes construction, agricultural and land use litigation. Mr. Wilcox has led efforts and participated in structuring, evaluating, and implementing innovative partnerships to design, build, finance, and operate alternative water supply facilities across Florida.
Mr. Wilcox has working experience with the following types of mediation:
- Construction Law and Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Environmental Law and Litigation
- Land Use and Water Law
- Infrastructure Project Development
- Insurance Coverage
- Professional Negligence
Tamara Cribben began her journey into Elder Law when she worked in skilled nursing facilities. She served on the committee which resulted in the creation of the Elder Justice Center which is an advocacy arm of the Circuit Court focused on assisting vulnerable adults and frail elders to have access to the courts. The Elder Justice Center remains one of only a few established nationally.
Shortly after leaving the nursing home world she ventured into care management and legal guardianship of adults. Tamara discovered that there was a large population of individuals who were medicaid-eligible so their funds were obligated to their residential facilities for their care rendering them unable to pay for guardian fees or attorney fees. As a result, she founded and created Aging Solutions, Inc to serve those individuals. Aging Solutions, Inc has been appointed by the Chief Judge of the Judicial Circuit, the Chief Judge of the supreme court and The Department of Elder Affairs to serve as The Office of The Public Guardian for five counties in Florida starting in 2002. Aging Solutions, Inc Office of the Public Guardian remains Tamara's dedicated cause and her way of giving back to our community.
Tamara decided to branch out and use the knowledge she obtained to help families navigate the maze of advance planning, establishing trusts, asset protection and utilizing tools to avoid needing court-ordered guardianships. Through the years she has worked closely with the Veterans Association as an advocate, performing guardianships and as a fiduciary for veterans in need.
Tamara's firm focuses on Wills, Trusts, VA fiduciary and benefits, Asset protection and Medicaid Planning, Estate planning and of course guardianships when lesser restrictive alternatives are not available.
Education
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Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Riverview, Florida
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Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, Florida
- B.A.
- Major: Business Administration
Major: Business Administration
Classes & Seminars
- Professional Guardianship Training Course, DOEA
- Cognitive Assessments, Elder Law Concert, CLE
- Advance Directives and Alternatives, Case Management Association
- Sensitivity Awareness, Florida Medical Quality Assurance
- Public Guardianship v Professional Guardianship, RPPTL Section FL Bar, CLE
Pro-Bono Activities
- Aging Solutions, Inc., 2002 to Present
- Wills for Heroes, 2013 to 2014
Published Works
- F.S. 744.309(7)
- Florida State Professional Guardianship Training Manual, The Department of Elder Affairs
Professional Associations
- Florida Public Guardianship Coalition, President
Current Employment Position
Past Positions
- Aging Solutions, Inc, CEO, President, 2002-Present
- Adult Advocacy & Representation Inc, CEO, Owner, 2008-Present
Please note NTBA only accepts advance credit card payments for the luncheons. Registration for the luncheon closes at noon the day prior to the luncheon.
