Find an Elder law attorney in Broome County, New York. Lawyers that focus on Elder Law devote their practice to the needs of the aging and elderly.
Elder law is generally focused around the following types of matters: estate planning and asset protection, obtaining disability benefits or other types of benefits such as Medicaid, and conservatorship or commitment matters. Elder law attorneys also help protect the elderly from abuse, neglect and fraud.
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National Elder Law Foundation - NELF is the only national certifying program for elder law attorneys. The purpose of the program is to acknowledge attorneys who have demonstrated the highest knowledge, proficiency and experience in the field of representing elderly people and people with special needs.
NAELA is both a professional association, assisting and educating elder law attorneys, and an advocacy group, that lobbies for policies and laws that protect the needs of the growing elderly population and people with disabilities.
Lawyer Referral Service in Broome County, NY - The Broome County Bar Association sponsors a Lawyer Referral Service from its offices in Binghamton, NY. The service helps individuals and businesses find a qualified private attorney in Binghamton and Broome County. The LRS is opened from Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. for walk in meetings. You can also call the service Friday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. In exchange for a $25 consultation fee you can talk with the local attorney during a 30 minute consultation.