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Letha McDowell Bio
With expertise spanning estate planning, Medicaid planning, special needs planning, and tax law, Letha offers a comprehensive suite of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of her clients. Whether navigating complex asset protection strategies or planning for the future, Letha’s provides thoughtful guidance and strategic solutions, deigned to achieve her clients’ goals.. Letha’s influence extends beyond her law practice. Letha is passionate about sharing her knowledge and dedication for elder law with others. Her expertise is sought after in the legal community, where she frequently teaches continuing education programs on elder law and special needs planning and has contributed articles to national media outlets and publications. Her educational reach includes teaching Tax & Estate Law, at the prestigious Stetson Law University, where she is an adjunct faculty member. Additionally, she serves as a subject matter expert for InterActive Legal Estate and Elder Law Planning software and has worked on law and technology initiatives, including IBM's Watson project.. Letha's exceptional contributions have earned her numerous appointments and accolades, including being named a Super Lawyer Rising Star for multiple years and a Super Lawyer for consecutive years. She has earned the prestigious appointment of Fellow, both from the American College of Trust and Estate Council and from the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Additionally, she is a certified elder law attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation (CELA) and board certified as a specialist in Elder Law by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. These appointments and accolades serve as a testament to Letha's unwavering commitment to excellence both in her field and to her clients.. Licensed to Practice & Represent• North Carolina State Bar• Virginia State Bar• United States District Court – Eastern District of North Carolina. Accreditations, Associations + Awards• Fellow, American College of Trusts and Estates Council (“ACTEC”)• Fellow, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)• Elder Law Attorney Certified (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation• Board Certified as a Specialist in Elder Law by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization• Accredited to prepare and prosecute claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs• Adjunct Faculty, Stetson Law College• Special Advisor on Elder Law Planning, InterActive Legal• Rated AV preeminent 5.0/5.0 by Martindale-Hubbell• Super Lawyer 2018 – 2024• Super Lawyer Rising Star for 2014 – 2016• Member of the Board of Directors for the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) 2017-2023• Member, Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (VAELA)• Member, North Carolina Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NC NAELA). Education• University of Maine’s School of Law | Juris Doctor, 2004• Purdue University | Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 2001