N A E L A - National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Distinguish Yourself…as a
Certified Elder Law Attorney!
Certification in Elder Law, offered by the
National Elder Law Foundation, is the only such
program approved by the American Bar
Association. Elder Law certification allows you
to gain recognition for your expertise in laws
relating to individuals who are elderly and/or
disabled. Certification distinguishes you among
your peers, consumers and in your community.
You cannot afford not to apply for certification
in Elder Law-one of the fastest growing
areas of the legal profession. The changing
demographics in our society, from the aging of
baby boomers-the largest sector of our population-to
people living longer, have created a
demand for attorneys who specialize in issues
affecting the elderly, incapacitated, and persons
with disabilities.
Do You Have What it Takes to Become
a Certified Elder Law Attorney?
Certification in Elder Law is open to all who qualify. You must
meet all the criteria listed below before applying for Elder Law
Certification.
Licensure Attorney must be licensed to practice law in at least one
state or the District of Columbia.
Practice Attorney must have practiced law during the five years
preceding the short form application and must still be practicing law.
Integrity/Good Standing Attorney must be a member in good
standing of the bar in all places in which he/she is licensed.
Substantial Involvement Attorney must have spent an average of
at least 16 hours per week practicing Elder Law during the three years
preceding the short form application. In addition, the attorney must
have handled at least 60 Elder Law matters during those three years
with a specified distribution among subjects as defined by the
Foundation.
Continuing Legal Education Attorney must have participated in at
least 45 hours of continuing legal education in Elder Law during the
three years preceding the short form application.
Peer Review/Professional References Attorney must submit the
names of five references from attorneys familiar with their competence
and qualifications in Elder Law. These persons must themselves
satisfy specified criteria.
The National Elder Law Foundation is pleased to
announce that they have been officially approved by
the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans who sit
for the CELA exam can have their exam fee reimbursed.
The exam may be taken as many times as necessary,
pass or fail, the exam fee will be reimbursed.
Examination Attorney must pass a full-day certification examination.
Review Courses Review courses for Elder Law Certification are
offered on a regular basis by the National Academy of Elder Law
Attorneys (NAELA). Those interested in sitting for the exam are
encouraged to participate in the six-week home study program that
culminates in an all-day review session typically held at NAELA's
Annual Symposium and Institute. Registration fees for the review
course include a manual of written materials and a set of CDs.
The only
ABA-approved Elder
Law Certification
offered by the
National Elder
Law Foundation.
For More Information
Lori Barbee
520-881-1076
lbarbee@naela.com
Don't delay...
join the hundreds
of attorneys who
have taken the
step toward
advancing their
legal career!
Congratulations to the newest
Certified Elder Law Attorneys
Evan H Farr, Fairfax, VA
Valerie M Logsdon, Grass Valley, CA
Rosemary B. Jones, New Milford, CT
Brett A. Howell, Grand Blanc, MI
Henry D. Fincher, Cookeville, TN
Sarah L Clingman, Columbia, SC
Visit www.nelf.org for more information.
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