About the time we began as a firm, Elder law was established as a specialty practice area and approach for lawyers nationwide. Our firm was among the founding members of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys  (NAELA.org). The National organization also has active state chapters and we are members. Elder law also became a specialty board certification in Florida. Two of our attorneys are Certified Elder law specialists by the Florida Bar.

The term “Elder law” describes more than the typical client that we serve. We serve clients of all ages. Elder law encompasses a special approach and attitude to our practice. It starts with providing a physical setting and communication that allows our clients to easily grasp, retain and decide on complex issues. Advice about planning for mental incapacity, planning for the high cost of medical and mental illness, obtaining and utilizing government benefits and private insurances, planning for death and the transfers of assets are all areas of Elder law. It also includes special needs planning for those younger persons with disabilities. We also counsel clients on finding and working with other professional helpers like caregivers, financial advisors and fiduciaries. In short, we help you address many areas of life that overlap and interact, the legal documents are just one small part.

Elder Law In Action With Us

Here are some of the ways in which we have specifically considered serving our clients under the Elder law approach:

• We have an office that is wheelchair accessible. 
• We avoid slip and fall hazards like area rugs and provide seating that is stable for clients that have mobility limitations. 
• We use bigger and easier to read fonts in our documents and letters with our clients. 
• We set aside time to meet in person with our clients, but utilize conference call and other forms of remote communication to allow distant family to participate as desired. 
• We often provide letters or other materials summarizing points of our verbal discussion for later reference by the client. 
• If clients are unable to come to our office, we can go to them. 
• We train our staff on the specific physical impacts of aging, including hearing, eyesight, and dexterity. They have been exposed to some degree to these physical changes to build empathy after briefly walking in our client’s shoes. 
• We participate in and try to connect our clients to various support networks as relates to their medical condition.
• We look at solutions that include the practical as much as the legal
• We always try to consider and present to you the client a cost benefit analysis as part of our discussions.