Best Lawyers in America for Elder Law

Josh White is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. Josh, who practices law in Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Josh is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tatiana F. DaSilva is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. Tatiana F., who practices law in Bridgeport, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tatiana F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nicholas G. Moneta is an attorney with Rivkin Radler LLP in Uniondale, New York. His practice focuses on Trusts and Estates and Elder Law, with an emphasis on estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning, as well as estate and trust administration. He advises individuals and families on planning strategies designed to address long-term goals, incapacity planning, and the efficient transfer of assets. Nicholas works closely with beneficiaries, trustees, executors, and other fidu...

Attorney Thomas M. Connelly is a zealous advocate for every client he has the privilege to represent. Tom understands the importance of being knowledgeable in the law and in command of the facts and issues of each case. Tom’s passion for the law formed as a young child watching both his grandfather and uncle honorably serve their community as police officers. When his uncle left the police force to become an attorney, Tom knew that he wanted to follow in his footsteps. Tom earned his un...

Xue F. Connelly is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Elder Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Xue F., who practices law in Alexandria, Virginia, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Xue F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carolyn Levy Gilliam is a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law. She primarily practices in the areas of wills, trusts, elder law, conservatorships, probates, business matters, and litigation regarding these areas. She was named as a Top Attorney for 2020 in the Knoxville Cityview Magazine in Social Security Disability, Elder Law, and Adoption. Ms. Gilliam also serves in a fiduciary capacity for her clients, as a trustee of a trust, personal representative/executrix of a will...

Andrew Goodwin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. Andrew, who practices law in Cleveland, Ohio, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Emilie Swan Reinhardt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law and Tax Law. Emilie Swan, who practices law in Erie, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emilie Swan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brittany Rygiel is an associate attorney at Peck Ritchey, LLC . In addition to representing individuals and families, Brittany represents financial institutions, medical institutions, and various fiduciaries. Brittany graduated with her Juris Doctor from University of Illinois at Chicago School of Law where she was on the Dean’s List each of her three years. Brittany was involved in several organizations in law school, including the Trial Advocacy Program, the Justinian Society, Health ...

Christy Boardman Kuklinski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Elder Law. Christy Boardman, who practices law in Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christy Boardman is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Cammy Ha is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Elder Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Cammy, who practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cammy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Trae Norton has been with RMP LLP since 2015, joining the firm as an associate attorney in 2016 and becoming a partner in 2021. Based in Springdale, Arkansas, his practice centers on Elder Law and Trusts and Estates, including guardianships, probate estate administration, trust administration, estate planning, special needs planning, long-term care and Medicaid planning, asset protection, and related civil litigation matters. Trae works with individuals and families across Northwest Arkansas ...

Rebecca Lamarre is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. Rebecca, who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rebecca is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ellen focuses her practice on elder law and trusts and estates. She assists her clients in meeting their estate planning goals and protecting their assets for their loved ones. Ellen has significant experience in navigating the complicated long-term care system, and preparing for and filing Medicaid long-term care applications. She regularly works with clients who are able to plan for asset preservation, as well as those who must act immediately to access public benefits systems. Ellen repres...

Matthew D. Blake is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law, Real Estate Law and Trusts and Estates. Matthew D., who practices law in Des Moines, Iowa, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. With an extensive background serving as the General Counsel to the Association of REALT...

Kevin Khong is a partner on Miller Nash’s litigation team, where he focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, with particular emphasis on land use, condemnation, and eminent domain matters. Kevin represents a broad range of public and private clients throughout every stage of the eminent domain process—from project planning and pre-condemnation strategy to negotiation, litigation, trial, and appeal. He also advises clients on related real estate and land use issues, i...