Best Lawyers in America for Elder Law
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Alyssa Jordan Karpinski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Alyssa Jordan, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alyssa Jordan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jamie A. Rosen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law and Health Care Law. Jamie A., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jamie A. 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...
Endylion Strohman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. Endylion, 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 Endylion 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...
Andrew Rogers is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Andrew, who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2024. 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.
Amanda E. George is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. Amanda E., who practices law in Bellaire, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amanda E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
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.
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 ...
Margaret Lindauer is an associate attorney with Kemp Klein in Troy, Michigan. Her practice focuses on Elder Law , Tax Law , and Trusts and Estates . She works with individuals and families on estate planning, helping clients design, prepare, and implement plans that reflect their goals and personal circumstances. Margaret also assists clients with probate and trust administration, guiding them through the legal and practical steps involved in managing and distributing assets. Before joining K...
Danielle Frye is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. Danielle, who practices law in Canton, Ohio, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Danielle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Avery Mayne is a member of the Trusts and Estates Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. She works with clients on funding for long-term care, special needs trust planning, and adult guardianships and protective action litigation. A focal point of her practice is elder law and special needs law. She is certified as an Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation. She helps families and individuals with asset protection planning and appeals, determining eligibility for long...
Thomas C. Wedgwood is an associate attorney at Peck Ritchey, LLC. In addition to representing individuals and families, Thomas represents financial institutions, medical institutions, and various fiduciaries. Thomas graduated with his Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law where he graduated cum laude and was named to the Dean’s List each of his three years. Thomas was involved in several organizations in law school, including the Law Review and C-K Law Group’s Federal Heal...
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...
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