Best Lawyers in America for Elder Law

Dan Baron is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Elder Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Dan, who practices law in Independence, Ohio, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brigid Hopkins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law. Brigid, who practices law in Wickenburg, Arizona, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brigid 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.

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

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...

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

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.

Megan Jury is a senior associate of the firm’s Elder Law, Probate, and Bankruptcy Practices. Megan handles sensitive matters involving proper long-term care solutions for aging adults and their families. Prior to joining Robinson & Henry, Megan represented skilled nursing facilities involved in complex Medicaid eligibility and compliance issues. Megan has vast experience with the Long-Term Care Medicaid application and appeals process. She has also handled conservatorship and guardi...

Caitlyn M. Bender is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Caitlyn M., who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Caitlyn M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

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

Mark A. Wagner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. Mark A., who practices law in Canton, Ohio, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jenica focuses her practice on estate planning, guardianship, trust and estate litigation, and probate administration. She helps individuals and their families plan for the future and resolve legal issues relating to aging. She also works with health care facilities and their residents to secure benefits to pay for the cost of care. Prior to joining Helsell Fetterman, Jenica spent ten years in private practice in the Washington, DC area. Jenica earned her bachelor’s degree from the Univ...

Associate attorney H. Bryan Doane joined Doane & Doane, P.A. in 2020. He is a recent graduate of Northwestern’s joint JD-Tax LLM program, where his studies focused on wealth transfer and legacy planning. Bryan is a licensed CPA and has extensive tax experience, having previously worked in public accounting at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and for a Chicago-based Tax-law firm. Born and raised in North Palm Beach, Bryan is an active member of the South Florida community. For his Eagle ...

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...

Attorney Ethan A. Welch is committed to helping families with vulnerable loved ones preserve their resources and plan for the years ahead. His primary areas of focus are elder law, Medicaid planning, and special needs planning. He also practices in the associated areas of estate planning, trust and estate administration, and probate. Ethan's extensive knowledge of elder law and special needs planning ensures that his clients' rights are protected. His compassion and understanding bring his cl...