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Shana Siegel, a Member of the law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Elder Care & Special Needs Law Practice Group, has been recognized by the National Law Journal in their 2022 Family/Elder Law Trailblazers List. “I am humbled and grateful to be recognized by the National Law Journal to this list of highly regarded attorneys,” said Siegel....

Shana Siegel, a Member of the law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Elder Care and Special Needs Law Practice Group, presented “Legal and Financial Planning for Aphasia Caregivers” for the Adler Aphasia Center. Legal and Financial Planning for Aphasia Caregivers In this session, caregivers learned about the importance of including the person with aphasia...

Shana Siegel, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Elder Care & Special Needs Law Practice Group, discussed “Protecting Solo Seniors in the COVID-19 World,” hosted by the Maplewood Senior Center. About Solo Seniors and COVID-19 At this event, Shana discussed solo seniors and special risks they may face, such...

Shana Siegel, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Elder Care and Special Needs Law Practice Group, and Lori Kayne, the firm’s Geriatric Social Worker, presented “Protecting Vulnerable Seniors from Financial Exploitation- A Guide for Healthcare Professionals” in partnership with Oasis Senior Advisers Central Jersey exclusively for the Morristown Memorial Hospital staff....

Shana Siegel, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Elder Care and Special Needs Law Practice Group, and Lori Kayne, the firm’s Geriatric Social Worker, will present “Medical Decision Making in 2020 and Beyond” virtually on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in partnership with Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare exclusively...

Shana Siegel, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Elder Care and Special Needs Law Practice Group, virtually presented “Specialized Legal Planning for Vulnerable Adults and Ethical Considerations Representing Clients with Diminished Capacity” on Monday, March 29, 2021, co-sponsored by the Federal Bar Association and myLawCLE. “In our office, we...

The law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., has announced that eight of its Members have been selected for inclusion on the list of New Jersey Super Lawyers® for 2021. Only five percent of New Jersey lawyers are given this honor. The following attorneys were named in New Jersey Super Lawyers: Martha N. Donovan, Environmental William...

The Honorable Emil Giordano (Ret.), a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Co-Chair of its Litigation Practice Group, recently presented “Judiciary Panel: Planning from The Court’s Perspective” and “Working with Ad Litem and Elder Law Attorneys” for the Society of Settlement Planners 2021 Annual Conference, held virtually this year, February 23-25. “Preparation is...

Shana Siegel, Chair of the Norris McLaughlin Elder Care and Special Needs Law Practice Group, along with Lori Kayne, the firm’s Geriatric Social Worker, will present “Solo Seniors: Who Are They? How and Why Are Their Legal Needs Different?” on Thursday, May 14, 3:00 – 4:15 p.m., for the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA)...

The law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., has announced that nine of its Members have been selected for inclusion on the list of New Jersey Super Lawyers for 2020. Only 5% of New Jersey attorneys are given this honor. The firm again showed its strength in bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, environmental, labor and employment, and...

Shana Siegel, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Elder Care and Special Needs Law Practice Group, will be speaking on elder care and special needs throughout the month of March. “I have dedicated my life to helping families facing aging, illness, and disability. It is imperative to take the...

The Pennsylvania office of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., is pleased to welcome Christopher R. Gray as a Member of the firm. Gray joins both the Tax, Trust, and Estates Practice Group and the Business Law Practice Group. “We are grateful to have this established attorney join our team and look forward to enhancing our...

Shana Siegel, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Elder Care & Special Needs Law Practice Group, will present “Planning for Aging” on Tuesday, January 14, 6:00 p.m., at the Belleville Public Library & Information Center. “As the population ages, the incidence of elder financial exploitation continues to rise. It...

Shana Siegel, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Elder Care & Special Needs Law Practice Group, has been recognized by Suburban Essex Magazine in their “Best of Essex” contest. About the Award The “Best of Essex” contest has been an annual tradition for local, independently-owned businesses since 2008. The website...

Shana Siegel, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Elder Care and Special Needs Law Practice Group, and Lori Kayne, the firm’s Geriatric Social Worker, will present “Planning for Solo Seniors” for the Essex Regional Ethics Coalition on Thursday, December 12, 9:30 a.m., at Daughters of Israel in West Orange.

Shana Siegel, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Elder Care and Special Needs Law Practice Group, will present “Advanced Care Planning” at the New Jersey “Conversation of Your Life” (COYL) program. Hosted by the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute, the free event will take place on Tuesday, November...

Shana Siegel, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Elder Care & Special Needs Law Practice Group, and Lori Kayne, the firm’s Geriatric Social Worker, will present “Advanced Care Planning” at the West Orange Conversation of Your Life (COYL) Series. The free event will take place on Wednesday, October 30,...