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Attorney Mitchell (Mitch) Adel, CELA, is the managing partner of Cooper, Adel, Vu and Associates. Mitch’s close relationship with his extended family has given him a deep appreciation for the issues we all face as we age. He is passionate about finding solutions that protect and preserve the wealth of his clients and for those they leave behind. Mitch has a mission to educate seniors and their families about elder law issues which he does through weekly educational seminars throughout Ohio and by contributing to publications such as USA Today, Forbes Magazine, Consumer Reports, Yahoo Finance, the Cincinnati Enquirer and Columbus Business First.
Kim Estess, Esq., is dually certified as a specialist in elder law by the National Elder Law Foundation and the Ohio State Bar Association and certified as a specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law by the OSBA.
Her practice focuses on estate planning, estate administration, elder law, asset protection, Medicaid, special needs planning and guardianships.
"I firmly believe that providing outstanding service requires more than just excellent legal work — it also involves taking the time to establish a strong relationship with each client in order to truly understand their unique family situation and goals," she says.
Houck Menninger Law, LLC is a boutique law firm located in Centerville, Ohio that specializes in estate planning, elder law and special needs planning.
Rachael Houck is a Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation.
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Brittany D. O'Diam, CELA, is a dually Certified Specialist in Elder Law by the OSBA and the National Elder Law Foundation, and she is also an OSBA Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law. Brittany concentrates her practice on estate planning, estate administration, guardianships, Medicaid, asset protection, special needs planning and elder law. She is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Past-President, Ohio Chapter); ElderCounsel, LLC, a national network of elder law attorneys; WealthCounsel, LLC, a national organization of estate planning attorneys; Ohio State Bar Association (Vice Chair, Elder & Special Needs Law Section); Florida Bar Association, Dayton Bar Association (Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Committee; and Greene County Bar Association. Brittany also serves as an Ohio Department of Medicaid Stakeholder Liaison, the Chair of the Board of Trustees for The Disability Foundation, and a member of the Business Advisory Council for the Greene County Educational Services Center.
Brittany devotes much of her time to educating the public as well as professional advisors and service organizations about estate planning, as well as the options available to help the elderly and special needs population. She received her BS in Journalism cum laude from Ohio University, and her JD cum laude from the University of Akron School of Law. She is licensed to practice in both Ohio and Florida, and she lives in Beavercreek, Ohio with her husband and their two children.
Meg Pauken, Esq., is the founder Pauken Legal Services LLC.
Ms. Pauken draws on over 20 years of experience as a lawyer to provide wise and compassionate advice, unique to each client’s personal and family situation. Ms. Pauken started her career in a small firm, in general practice. Later she settled into family law, which included estate planning and probate, as well.
As a family law attorney, Ms. Pauken focused on a collaborative practice model, working with families to negotiate the best possible resolution in difficult circumstances. Over time, her practice has shifted to the planning aspect of representing families. Ms. Pauken helps her clients plan for the preservation and distribution of their assets, often through the use of trusts. She advises clients when a spouse or elderly family member is facing admission to a nursing home or long-term care facility, helping them navigate the often-confusing world of Medicaid eligibility and asset preservation.
With a strong family history of law and public service, Scott Lynch of Scott Lynch Law LLC protects his clients the way he would want his own family to be treated.
Estate planning is important at every stage of your family life. When someone passes away, we want to help you avoid the confusion, uncertainty, and extra expense so your family can be present with other loved ones and their grief. But you need to take legal precautions now. Whether you are a new family with young children, you have a blended family, or you are the parent of adult children who have kids of their own — we are here for your family now and when they need it the most.
Estate planning is important for every income level, whether you have significant investments that you know need protecting or you feel like your house is your only asset. To preserve your family’s wealth and well-being, Scott can help your family save money, stay out of court, and stay out of conflict.
Scott completed his degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law while serving as the youngest elected member of the Euclid City Council. He has been invited as a selected speaker at the City Club of Cleveland, the Ohio Fair Lending Conference, and has appeared as a front page guest OP-ED writer for the Cleveland Plain Dealer. He is admitted to practice in the State of Ohio and the State of Florida.
Scott and his wife Kari have been married for ten years. They have two beautiful children, Archie and Miriam ages 9 and 4.
Kristin K. Booth, Esq., is a trusted advisor with more than 25 years of experience in estate planning, probate administration, guardianships, trust administration, long-term care and special needs planning.
She graduated from the University of Michigan with a BA in Education and obtained her law degree at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. She is licensed to practice law in Ohio, Kentucky, and Michigan.
After practicing in the area of estate planning and probate for more than 10 years, she took a position with the high net worth trust department of a national bank for over four years and was able to acquire extensive hands-on experience on the corporate fiduciary side of estate planning, which gives her a unique perspective when drafting estate plans.
By meeting with clients not only at the law offices of Burke & Pecquet, LLC, but also via phone, video conferencing, or meeting clients at their home or office, Kristin strives to put expert legal services within reach of all clients.
A member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and its Ohio Chapter, she counsels families from the beginning of the estate planning process, through long-term care planning as well as through final administration of estates and trusts with not only great expertise but with care and compassion.
Burke & Pecquet, LLC, is an individual and family focused firm that provides Elder Law, Special Needs, and Estate Planning services to Southwest Ohio and the Cincinnati Area.
Certified as an Elder Law Attorney by The Ohio State Bar Association and The National Elder Law Foundation, Ashley Shannon Burke, Esq., represents clients in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning and Probate Administration and is admitted to the practice of law within the State of Ohio, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and the District Court for Southern District of Ohio.
Ms. Burke advises and assists clients on Medicaid, estate planning for families with disabilities, lifetime gifting and transfers at death, asset protection, and with trust and estate administration.
Ms. Burke obtained her law degree, Cum Laude, from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 2009. In 2006, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Criminology, Summa Cum Laude, from The Ohio State University.
She is a frequent speaker on Elder law and Special Needs law matters and participates in various community organizations involved with providing services to consumers who are disabled.
Ms. Burke's law firm, Burke & Pecquet, LLC, is an individual and family focused practice that provides Elder Law, Special Needs, and Estate Planning services to Southwest Ohio and the Cincinnati Area.
Bar Admissions
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Ohio
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U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
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Kentucky
Activities & Affiliations
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Chair of the Ohio State Bar Association Elder Law and Special Needs Law Section
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Vice-Chair of the Cincinnati Bar Association’s Elder Law Committee
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Past-President and member for the Ohio Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
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Member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Kentucky Bar Association, and the Cincinnati Bar Association
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Vice-Chair of the Elder and Special Needs Law Committee of the Ohio State Bar Association
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Board Member for Pro Seniors, Inc. and Disability Foundation
Awards
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Cincinnati Magazine's Rising Star Super Lawyer in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021
Laura L. Drake
Serving all of your estate planning needs!
Drake Law Practice was established in 2010. Our focus is in the areas of estate planning, probate, medicaid planning and real estate.
We are currently have offices located in Ohio and Kentucky:
9157 Montgomery Road, Suite 203 in Montgomery, Ohio
530 York Street in Newport, Kentucky
If you are not familiar with our law practice and your first contact with us is online, at drakelawpractice.com. We would be pleased to hear from you! Please let us know what your needs and questions are, we will be more than happy to help.
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