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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) is a community of attorneys who specialize in handling legal issues affecting people as they age and those with special needs. We believe in the importance of continuing legal education, advocacy and examining public policy issues in our mission to enhance the quality of life for older adults and persons with disabilities.

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News

Practice Management During an Emergency
3/26/2020 News Article
Read this NAELA News article along with the latest COVID-19 updates.

NAELA Announces Winner of 2020 National Writing Award
3/12/2020 Press Release
University of Richmond School of Law Professor and Former Students Receive John J. Regan Writing Award

NAELA Supports SSA National Slam the Scam Day
3/2/2020 Press Release
NAELA supports the Social Security Administration’s National “Slam the Scam Day” on March 5, 2020, to raise public awareness of government imposter telephone scams across the country.

NAELA Supports Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 2020
2/24/2020 Press Release
NAELA supports Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month this March.

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Featured Events

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2020 Annual Conference 04/28/2020 - 05/01/2020
2021 Annual - Philadelphia, PA 05/04/2021 - 05/07/2021

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Featured Member

Max W. Custer, Jr.

My firm helps ones who are planning for the future of their family, dealing with challenges of old age or injury, or struggling to understand the intracacies of Veteran's and Medicaid benefits.

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