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Explore Illinois attorneys like Maureen Meersman, Melissa Pennuto, Melissa Uzzell, Michael Delaney, Michael Fitzgerald, Michael Otte, Mollie Whitehead, and Ruben Garcia. in cities like Mt Prospect, Rock Island, Elgin, Chicago and Chicago. These attorneys specialize in Elder Law in Zip codes like 60056, 60544, 60630.

Melissa Uzzell

Michael Delane

Melissa Uzzell

Firm: Melissa Uzzell Elder Law

2235 3rd Ave , Rock Island , Illinois 61201 Zip code: 61201

Practice Areas: Elder Law

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Michael Delaney

Firm: DDV Law, Ltd.

111 N. Wabash, Suite 1205 , Chicago , Illinois 60602 Zip code: 60602

Practice Areas: Elder Law

We are pleased to announce that Michael Delaney is the President of the National Elder Law Foundation, which is the governing organization for the board certification of elder law attorneys as recognized by the American Bar Association.. A partner at DDV Law, Ltd, Michael Delaney is a Certified Elder Law Attorney with Dedication, Diligence and Vigilance to Elder Law issues for his clients. Mr. Delaney focuses specifically on Guardianship and Probate litigation, Medicaid Appeals, and court cases involving civil rights for nursing home residents and Medicaid recipients.. Mr. Delaney is an experienced GAL (Guardian ad Litem), and he is frequently appointed by Courts to represent the best interests of an elder during a Guardianship Proceeding. Additionally, Michael serves families seeking to aid a disabled loved one to obtain the protection of a Guardian. He has recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars for many clients on cases helping victims of financial exploitation and undue influence bamboozled by unscrupulous individuals.. What is the most interesting about Michael is his technical aptitude. He is a lawyer by licensing, but a computer expert by passion. He is very adept at selecting the best software for law firms, especially those who practice in the area of elder law. He also codes software in his own practice and to help other attorneys and clients. Michael recently attended the University of California - Berkeley program on Leadership in Technology.. Mr. Delaney is an author for Illinois Jurisprudence, published by Lexis-Nexis, and is a contributing author of the legal treatise Ethics in Elder Law. He has also served as the Chicago Bar Association Chairperson of the Elder Law Section. Currently, Michael serves on the Chicago Bar Association Probate Law Forms Committee. Mr. Delaney also has extensive training and experience counseling older clients and their families, which permits him to meet each client’s unique needs and concerns expertly.. Serving as a frequent lecturer to other attorneys as a faculty member of the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, the National Business Institute, and a moot court judge at the John Marshall Law School (now UIC Law), Mr. Delaney is passionate about using his knowledge to educate and mentor others. Mr. Delaney earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and his Juris Doctorate from Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon. He resides in Chicago with his wife and law partner, Amy Delaney, and their family. In his free time, Mike is an avid golfer and in 2022, he was the club winner and team winner of the Chuck Tanis Club Championship at OFCC.

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Michael Otte

Firm: Otte & Czajkowska, LLC

6035 North Northwest Highway , Chicago , Illinois 60631 Zip code: 60631

Practice Areas: Elder Law

Michael A Otte, Associate Attorney, is in his sixth year with the practice. His practice focuses on trust and probate administration. Additionally, Michael’s particular area of expertise is in elder law matters, including Medicaid planning, Veteran’s Benefit planning, guardianship, nursing home contract review, and other issues affecting the legal needs of older people. Michael enjoys giving seminars on his areas of expertise in order to educate the public on important estate planning concepts. Mr. Otte is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.. After earning his BA at the University of Iowa in Economics, Michael spent one year in Austin, TX as an Americorps VISTA volunteer and later earned a teaching certificate and taught history in Austin for two years. Upon his arrival In Chicago, Michael worked for Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago in the city of Chicago, where he taught classes on mortgages, credit, and lending. Additionally, he worked under contract with AARP to counsel seniors on elder financial matters, with a specific emphasis on reverse mortgage counseling. While he was a law student, Michael clerked for a law firm that specialized in elder law and estate planning. Following law school, he worked as an attorney for that practice, sharpening his skills in elder law and Medicaid planning.. Education. Mr. Otte received his B.A. in Economics at the University of Iowa, spending almost a year in their overseas program at Goethe Universitat, Frankfurt, Germany. He received his law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, serving as associate editor on the Consumer Law Review.. Personal. Born and raised in Decorah, IA, Michael now lives in Skokie, IL with his wife Nia, 3-year-old son Andrew, and newborn twin daughters Helen and Georgia. He enjoys reading, running, following the Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Vikings, and trout and bass fishing. Michael sits on the Board of Directors of Senior Connections, an Evanston, IL-based not-for-profit aimed at recruiting, training, and supporting volunteer visitors who befriend isolated older adults in the community. Michael is also an adjunct professor at the College of DuPage in the Paralegal Program, leading a course on Elder Law for Paralegals

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Mollie Whitehead

Firm: WhiteheadFink Elder Law, LLC

6232 N. Pulaski Rd. , Chicago , Illinois 60646 Zip code: 60646

Practice Areas: Elder Law

Contact: +1 (773) 906-4446

Nancie Dorjath

Firm: Dorjath Law Center

106 W. Wilson , Batavia , Illinois 60510 Zip code: 60510

Practice Areas: Elder Law

The Dorjath Law Center was opened in order to create a new type of Elder Law practice; one which is not only dedicated to personally connecting with seniors and their familes, but also one that gives back to the community. We have a strong belief that by working together we can improve our community and make a big difference in the lives of others!. We specialize in Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning and Veterans' Benefits. Nancie loves working with seniors and their families to understand their needs and enjoys the challenges of the legal profession. She is knowledgeable, understanding, compassionate and a true advocate for her clients' needs.. We take a holistic approach to helping our clients and there families. We have a saying that "your life story matters" and this gets to the heart of what makes us different. We get to know everything that we can about your situation and how you reached the point where you need legal assistance. We know this makes for better outcomes and allows for an integrated approach to solutions. At other firms you will get a few moments with the attorney and then often you are moved off to work with other support staff. At the Dorjath Law Center you can be assured that you will always be able to speak with Nancie. She will provide the personal attention that you need and deserve.

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