Elder Law lawyers in Illinois Amy Delaney to Mallory Moreno

Firm: DDV Law, Ltd.

Dedication Diligence & Vigilance to Elder Law , Orland Park , Illinois 60462

Practice Areas: Elder Law

Amy Delaney is the founding Partner of DDV Law, Ltd. where her elder law practice concentrates in nursing home residents’ rights, Medicaid, special needs and estate planning, guardianship and probate litigation, administrative litigation, and probate & estate administration. Amy is a Board-Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), as certified by the National Elder Law Foundation and the American Bar Association.. Recognized by her clients, Amy received the highest rating by and the award of Leading Lawyer. The judiciary has granted Ms. Delaney the highest AV rating for ethics and expertise through Martindale-Hubbell. She was also selected by her peers as a Leading Lawyer for over 12 years, a Super Lawyer for over a decade, and has been deemed one of the Top 50 Female Attorneys in Illinois. She has been accepted into the Council of Advanced Practitioners by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). Ms. Delaney is board member and Past-President of NAELA in Illinois where she serves on the legislative committee. She served on the editorial board of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Law Journal and has been a member of the Chicago Bar Association, Elder Law Committee; the Illinois Bar Association; and the South Suburban Estate Planning Council. She also volunteers on the board of directors of several charitable foundations, including the Veterans’ Legal Aid Society and Morgan Park Academy. Ms. Delaney received her B.A. and M.S. from the University of Illinois, and her J.D. from Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon. She has served as a professor of law at the University of Illinois at Chicago (formerly, The John Marshall School of Law). She has been admitted to practice in Washington, Oregon, Indiana, and Illinois, and also before the U.S. District Court and U.S. Tax Court.. Frequently quoted in media outlets such as the Daily Southtown, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Hospital News, The New York Times, she was also featured on PBS and CNN to discuss elder law issues. Most recently, Ms. Delaney was featured on WGN and WBEZ where she assisted the Alzheimer’s’ Foundation in a talk about legal issues facing families with dementia. Amy Delaney is a frequent lecturer on the topic of Elder Law, advising and educating other attorneys and community organizations through her service at the faculty of the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, the National Business Institute, and Illinois State Bar Association. She also has served as a bar review examiner and proctor for the National Elder Law Foundation, and she also served on the Advisory Board for the University of Illinois College of Nursing, the Alvernia Manor Retirement Community through the Sisters of St. Francis of Christ the King. Ms. Delaney was also tasked by the governor’s office to draft rules relating to remote signings and notarizations during the pandemic and was nominated by the Secretary of State to serve on its Remote Notarization Taskforce. She is a leading author of the treatise on elder law and continues her passion for elder law through writing, speaking, and mentoring other attorneys.. Ms. Delaney has drafted and assisted in the passage and blockage of legislation to protect seniors, people with disabilities, and nursing home residents. Amy has assisted in the drafting of the Illinois Trust Code, the Illinois Decanting Act, the Power of Attorney Act, the Probate Act, the Nursing Home Care Act, and public benefits statutes and regulations. She served as a legal expert in certain litigation cases, and has testified before Senate, the Joint Committee on Legislative Rulemaking, and House committees.. In 2023, Amy has continued to work to further the advancement of elder law researching, studying and speaking on international retirement through the use of the Golden Visa Program, assisted in the creation of a Probate Manual, and drafted a chapter in a treatise on drafting and negotiating long term care contracts.. In her free time, Amy loves the vibe of downtown Chicago, art, traveling, snorkeling, skydiving, and spending time with her family and friends.

Firm: Delaney Delaney & Voorn, Ltd.

14524 John Humphrey Dr , Orland Park , Illinois 60462

Practice Areas: Elder Law

Heather E. Voorn is a partner with the law firm of Delaney Delaney & Voorn, Ltd. She dedicates her legal practice to Elder Law. Ms. Voorn is Certified as an Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation.*. Ms. Voorn is a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) for disabled adults and minors in Will County. She is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Illinois State Bar Association, the Will County Bar Association, the South Suburban Bar Association, and the Estate Planning Council of Greater Joliet. She currently serves on the Board of the Illinois Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Estate Planning Council of Greater Joliet. Ms. Voorn is also accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and serves on the faculty of the National Business Institute and the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education (IICLE).. Ms. Voorn earned her Bachelor’s degree in Criminology from The Florida State University, magna cum laude. She earned her J.D. at The John Marshall Law School, where she also graduated magna cum laude. While in law school, Ms. Voorn was on the Law Review and externed for the Honorable Charles R. Norgle of the Northern District of Illinois District Court.. *The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law, and the recognition is not required to practice law in Illinois.

Firm: Wengler Law Firm

181 N Hammes Ave , Joliet , Illinois 60435

Practice Areas: Elder Law

Firm: Huck Bouma P.C.

1325 N. Main St. , Wheaton , Illinois 60187

Practice Areas: Elder Law

Kathleen M. May concentrates her practice in the areas of Elder Law and Special Needs planning, Wealth Transfer and Estate Planning, and Estate and Trust Administration. Utilizing her background and experience in the healthcare industry, Katie assists clients and their families navigate the complex system of government benefits as well as to design and implement the legacy they wish to create. She is accredited by the Veterans Administration, and helps veterans qualify for veterans' pension benefits. Katie takes a holistic approach to her practice and understands that the legal issues her clients are facing are intertwined with many other facets of their life and helps clients to reach their objectives. Katie graduated from Eastern Illinois University, cum laude, in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. She went on to receive her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Stetson University College of Law in 2011. She distinguished herself by receiving a Certificate of Concentration in Elder Law, a program for which Stetson is nationally recognized. During her course of studies, she completed numerous hours of volunteer service at the Gulfport Senior Center and assisted seniors at Gulfcoast Legal Services, a legal aid clinic. Subsequently to obtaining her Illinois license, she became licensed to practice law in the state of Florida in 2012. Katie serves as the leader of the Illinois Collaborative of ElderCounsel, of which she is also a member. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce as well as being a member of the Young Professional Board of Directors for the Center for Disability and Elder Law in Chicago. Finally, Katie serves on the Editorial Board of the DuPage Bar Association publication, The Brief, as the Student Articles Editor.Katie was born and raised in Stickney, Illinois, and currently resides in Westchester with her daughter. She spent four years in St. Petersburg, Florida, where she completed her legal education. Between activities with her young daughter, Katie enjoys sharing her passion for Irish Dance with the children she teaches. She also loves to jog and spends time on the running trails in the suburbs of Chicago.

Firm: Law Office of Jeffrey P. Story, LLC

1609 Sherman Ave. , Evanston , Illinois 60201

Practice Areas: Elder Law

My law office in downtown Evanston is dedicated to serving elders and their families as they plan for legal concerns arising from aging and disability. I also help elders and their families face and address crisis situations when knowledge of a range of options and responses is vital. Elder Law is presently a dynamic and changing area of law, responding to our aging population and its attendant needs. I devote a great deal of time and financial resources to educating myself about the latest developments in Elder Law and Trust and Estate Law in order to provide up to the minute counsel on the latest legislative developments. Evanston is an outstanding community for elders and their families. It has a number of excellent organizations, businesses and community resources devoted to elders and it is a real pleasure to be a member of this community. Contact me if you have a legal question relating to Elder Law and Trust and Estate Law.

Firm: Dutton Casey & Mesoloras, P.C.

65 East Wacker Place, Unit 1200 , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Elder Law

I have been practicing in the area of estate planning, probate, and elder law for more than 35 years and as a result, I have a wealth of experience that allows me to skillfully navigate through a diverse assortment of legal matters. I am certified by the National Elder Law Foundation as an elder law attorney, and have held this certification since 1995

Firm: Law Office of James C. Siebert & Associates, P.C.

3325 N. Arlington Heights Road , Arlington Heights , Illinois 60004

Practice Areas: Elder Law

James is a long time resident of Arlington Heights, Illinois, where he lives with his wife, and the proud father of three sons. James has and continues to be active in many volunteer community activities. James acted as an Assistant Scoutmaster with Boy Scouts of America Troop 140 out of Buffalo Grove, where each of his three sons achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. James participated and lead many of the Troop's high adventure outings including hiking Iceland, the Appalachian trail, at Philmont in the mountains of New Mexico, canoeing in the boundary waters, sailing the Florida keys and scuba diving in the Exumas . James also was active as a team manager as well as a coach for his sons' baseball teams as part of the Arlington Heights Youth Athletic Association. James was both a board member and President of the Board of Trustees at his church. James continues to regularly participate in various charitable fundraising events and working a soup kitchen in Waukegan.

Firm: Jacob J. Frost, Attorney & Counselor At Law

P.O. Box 210 , Spring Valley , Illinois 61362

Practice Areas: Elder Law

Firm: Si Elder Law, LLC

1100 W Boulevard , Marion , Illinois 62959

Practice Areas: Elder Law

Firm: FNBC Bank and Trust

600 West Burlington Avenue , LaGrange , Illinois 60525

Practice Areas: Elder Law

747 N. Church Road, Suite B4b , Elmhurst , Illinois 60126

Practice Areas: Elder Law

Ben Alexander Neiburger is one of a select few Elder Law attorneys in Illinois who also hold a State of Illinois Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certificate. This makes Ben uniquely qualified to understand and counsel others on legal issues as they relate to financial concerns, especially for families with long-term care requirements and other special needs.. Ben is an active member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and a member of the board of directors for the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education.. He has also been admitted to the Bar of the United States Supreme Court, membership in the DuPage County Estate Planning Council, Illinois State Bar Association, and Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce.. Ben is a highly respected attorney in Illinois, being named “Super Lawyer” in the Elder Law category for 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.. Ben is a frequent speaker and writer to audiences of professionals in the legal, financial and healthcare fields.. How Ben can help youAs one of the few Elder Law attorneys in Illinois to also have a CPA, Ben brings a unique perspective and benefit to his clients as both a skilled estate planner, litigator and accountant.. Previously a senior associate in the Chicago office of the international law firm Baker & McKenzie, Mr. Neiburger left the executive compensation and employee benefits practice group to start his own law firm.  Ben quickly became a recognized and respected attorney in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning and Medicaid Planning, which includes expertise in Special Needs Trusts and Tax Planning.. Mr. Neiburger is an active member of The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and regular participant and speaker for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) while in continuous pursuit of knowledge and insight to the laws and finances that affect families and senior citizens.. After graduating from the University of Illinois with a degree in Finance, Mr. Neiburger added CPA to his name, received his law degree from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law and passed the Illinois State Bar Exam. Ben was an Adjunct Professor of Law at Chicago-Kent for four years and a top regional instructor for the Becker CPA Review course. During his tenure at Baker & McKenzie, Ben was also chair of the Chicago Bar Association’s Employee Benefits Law Committee.. In addition to membership in the DuPage County Bar Association, Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce, Oak Park Senior Citizen’s Services Committee, and as a member of the Ray Graham Foundation Board of Directors, Mr. Neiburger is a frequent speaker and writer in his specialty areas of law.

Firm: Stotis & Baird Chartered

200 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 1050 , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Elder Law

My goal as a lawyer is to provide the best possible representation to inviduals.  I do not employ any single approach to accomplish this.  Instead, I hope to use a creative approach unique to each case.

Firm: Whiteheadfink Elder Law, LLC

6232 N Pulaski Rd Ste 404 , Chicago , Illinois 60646

Practice Areas: Elder Law

Elizabeth Fink focuses her career on the practice of Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, Guardianships, and Medicaid Planning.  She has been practicing law in Chicago, IL since 2009 and has represented clients throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.. Elizabeth received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Denison University and spent a semester of study at Justus-Liebig-Universität in Giessen, Germany.  She received her Juris Doctorate from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, IL and was admitted to the Illinois State Bar in May 2009.. Elizabeth is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), Illinois Chapter and was elected to its Board of Directors in 2013, where she continues to serve as an active Board Member.  She also co-chairs the education committee for Illinois NALEA.  Elizabeth is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, participating in the Elder Law Committee and Probate Practice Committee, and is a mentor with the Chicago Bar Association group mentoring program in Probate and Estates.  Elizabeth is a member of the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) Elder Law Short Course planning committee and presented at the 11th Annual Course in November 2015.  She has also been named to the 2016 Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars list.

Firm: SI Elder Law

P.O. Box 1847 , Marion , Illinois 62959

Practice Areas: Elder Law

Firm: Law ElderLaw

2275 Church Road , Aurora , Illinois 60502

Practice Areas: Elder Law

I have  been very fortunate to work with some of the finest estate planners and litigators in northern Illinois. I have experience in the difficult emotional environment that often surrounds families in crisis.. I serve clients in the area of ElderLaw, including any related litigation such as guardianships, financial abuse of elders, and estate administration. I am fluent in Spanish and am often sought out by the Spanish-speaking community for assistance.. I spent all of my childhood in northern Illinois; nonetheless, I have had the opportunity to study languages and cultures in various countries from Papua New Guinea to the Czech Republic. I  have also studied in Mexico, Spain, Costa Rica, and Guatemala. I have taught Spanish at both the junior high and high school level in New Jersey.

Firm: Legacy Law Firm, LLC

11 E. Center Street , Sandwich , Illinois 60548

Practice Areas: Elder Law

I opened my law firm at the beginning of 2009.  I focus my practice on elder law, specifically Life Care Planning, which is a more holistic approach to traditional elder law. I have an Elder Care Coordinator on staff who assists clients with care needs.

Firm: Cathleen Italia

1807 N 19th Ave , Melrose Park , Illinois 60160

Practice Areas: Elder Law

2225 N. Center , Maryville , Illinois 62062

Practice Areas: Elder Law

Firm: Peck Ritchey, LLC

321 S Plymouth Ct 6th Fl , Chicago , Illinois 60604

Practice Areas: Elder Law

Brandon E. Peck is a Partner with Peck Ritchey, LLC. He represents individuals, families, financial and medical institutions. Brandon concentrates his practice in the areas of trust, estate, and guardianship litigation and administration. He advises fiduciaries charged with the administration of estates and trusts as well as guides them through the probate process. Brandon routinely represents all parties in contested guardianships including minors and disabled adults.. In 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019, Brandon was selected by his peers in multiple statewide surveys of Illinois attorneys as a “Super Lawyer”, an attorney to whom other attorneys would refer their family. In 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, he was also selected by Leading Lawyers Magazine as a top emerging lawyer in Elder Law, Trust, Will and Estate Planning. He also was a contributor to the book Alzheimer’s and the Law, which was published by the American Bar Association in 2013.. Brandon is an active member of the Chicago Bar Association’s Young Lawyer’s Section on which he served as the Chair from 2018-2019. Brandon lectures frequently in the areas of trust and estate litigation, guardianships, special needs and estate planning before his colleagues and other professionals, including at The Chicago Bar Association, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, as well as numerous hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and community organizations. Brandon is authorized to practice law in Illinois and in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Firm: Delaney Delaney & Voorn, Ltd.

111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1205 , Chicago , Illinois 60602

Practice Areas: Elder Law

Ms. Moreno graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in English/Creative Writing and Political Science from Miami University in Ohio and earned her J.D. from DePaul University College of Law, also earning her family law certificate. While a student at DePaul University College of Law, Ms. Moreno served on the Student Advisory Board of the Schiller, DuCanto, & Fleck Child and Family Law Center, interned at the Center for Disability and Elder Law and externed for the Honorable Judge Kathleen Kennedy of the Circuit Court of Cook County.  Mallory A. Moreno joined Delaney Delaney & Voorn, Ltd. as an associate attorney in 2013. Prior to that time, Mallory worked as a law clerk at Delaney Delaney & Voorn, Ltd.. Ms. Moreno devotes her career to advocating for those individuals who cannot speak for themselves, and feels strongly about protections for the most vulnerable members of our population. Ms. Moreno focuses her practice in long-term care planning, public benefits, adult guardianship, probate, and the prevention and civil prosecution of financial exploitation of elders and people with disabilities. Ms. Moreno is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Illinois Chapter. Ms. Moreno also is a board member and co-founder of W.A.L.L.S., Inc., a non-profit sheltered workshop for adults with disabilities.