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A Legacy of Generosity

Norman Tripp knew how hard it can be to afford college. When he attended the University of Miami, the son of a factory worker had to keep skipping semesters to work to make enough money to pay for the next semester. He succeeded: he met his wife, Jane, at the University and they earned their bachelor’s degrees in 1962.

Tripp went on to found the Tripp Scott P.A. law firm in Fort Lauderdale and became the general counsel for Alamo Rent a Car as the company exploded into a national chain. But Tripp never forgot about his days in Coral Gables, sending his children - and a continuous stream of scholarship donations - to the University.

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Tripp Scott's Jeffrey Wood Elected Chairman of the Board for the  Children’s Services Council of Broward County

Tripp Scott announces that Jeffrey S. Wood, a director with the law firm, has been elected as Chairman of the Board of the Children’s Services Council of Broward County. 

The Children’s Services Council’s mission is to provide leadership, advocacy, and resources necessary to enhance the lives of the children of Broward County and empower them to become responsible, productive adults through collaborative planning and funding of a continuum of quality care.

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Tripp Scott’s Thomas Sternberg Elected Chair of South Florida PBS Community Advisory Board

South Florida PBS owns and operates the lead public broadcasting television stations in South Florida – WPBT in Miami and Fort Lauderdale and WXEL in the Palm Beaches. It is Florida’s largest public media company, which includes public broadcasting stations WPBT2 and WXEL, serving approximately 6.3 million viewers of all ages and cultural backgrounds from Key West to the Sebastian Inlet and from the Atlantic Ocean west to Lake Okeechobee.

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Tripp Scott’s Paul Lopez Honored by Florida Panthers

Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Oct. 16, 2023 Tripp Scott today announced that Paul Lopez, chief operating officer and a director with the firm, was recognized by the Florida Panthers as part of their Celebration of Hispanic Excellence in the area of business and non-profit. The award is a result of Paul's years of commitment to the community, through both his time and charitable efforts. 

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