Top Elder Law Experts 2025

Nicole Israel is a New York and New Jersey estate planning, probate and elder law attorney and the founder of The Law Office of Nicole Israel, PLLC, a boutique solo practice based in Manhattan. She helps individuals and families protect what they've built through wills, revocable trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and comprehensive Medicaid planning strategies including Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, and pooled income trusts. Nicole launched her firm in 2020 after leaving a large firm during the COVID-19 pandemic as a new parent. That decision shaped the kind of lawyer and advocate she became: one who meets clients where they are and explains complex legal concepts in plain, human language. Her practice spans two jurisdictions and covers the full arc of estate and elder law, from drafting foundational planning documents for young families to navigating Medicaid eligibility for aging clients and probate. She regularly advises on multi-jurisdictional and cross-border planning matters, including cases involving foreign assets and international family structures. Nicole is also the author of The Living Trust Blueprint, a consumer-focused guide to understanding revocable trusts published on Amazon. She is a sought-after voice on estate planning topics including inheritance and divorce, asset protection for families, guardianship for minor children, and Medicaid planning strategies for aging parents. Nicole has been quoted in national media and is available to comment on estate planning, elder law, Medicaid strategy, guardianship, and the legal and financial considerations surrounding inherited assets.

I am a business attorney focused on working with Dentists, DSO's, Physicians, Entrepreneurs, and Small Business Owners. I founded Odgers Law Group in 2013 in Del Mar, California, and have since opened up offices in Poway, Mission Valley, and Los Angeles. My firm, Odgers Law Group, helps professionals and business owners in each step of their business life cycle: Formation, Growing, Protecting, and Exiting and plans for wealth preservation and transfer through comprehensive trust based estate planning.

Elizabeth Gavino, Medicare Strategist Lewin & Gavino Inc. | Medicare Transition Partners Elizabeth Gavino is a Medicare Strategist with 30 years of experience helping high-net-worth individuals, executives, and employers navigate Medicare transitions before they become costly, irreversible mistakes. She is the founder of Medicare Transition Partners and the creator of the CMTA (Certified Medicare Transition Advisor) credentialing program — the first professional credential designed to train advisors on Medicare transition strategy. Elizabeth has been cited as a Medicare expert source in over 100 articles for CNBC and CNN. She specializes in Medicare strategy and planning, IRMAA and income planning, retirement healthcare costs, and employer Medicare transitions. Based in La Jolla, California.

Jeff Howell is a licensed attorney and founder of Lex Wire Journal, a media and consulting platform that helps law firms navigate the rapidly changing landscape of AI, compliance, and digital visibility. With two decades of experience spanning corporate law, technology, and digital marketing, Jeff brings a unique perspective at the intersection of law and innovation. He regularly speaks on topics such as AI compliance, attorney–client privilege in the AI era, and how answer engines are reshaping legal search visibility. His insights have been featured in CLEs, bar association programs, and thought leadership platforms and is a certified faculty member for the National Academy of Continuing legal Education. Jeff’s expertise centers on: AI & Legal Compliance: Safeguarding law firms under evolving regulations and ethics rules. Digital Authority & Visibility: Building trust signals that AI-powered search engines cite and elevate. Future of Legal Practice: How emerging technologies, from AI assistants to answer engines, are transforming law firm operations and client acquisition. Journalists tap Jeff for clear, credible, and forward-looking commentary that makes complex tech shifts understandable for the legal community and the public.

Whitney L. Antoniono, Esquire and WLA Family Law's mission is to stand by every client during their most challenging times, providing compassionate and effective legal representation, and fighting tirelessly for justice . Whitney L. Antoniono, Esquire is licensed to Practice Law in the District of Columbia, Maryland, New York and Texas (Texas license currently inactive). Client Focused Approach Attorney Whitney Antoniono believes in taking a client-focused approach to each case, ensuring that clients are informed and involved throughout the legal process. Attorney Antoniono is available to answer questions and provide guidance at every stage of your case, and will work tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for you and your family. child custody attorney divorce attorney family law attorney A Passionate Advocate As a passionate advocate for my clients, Whitney Antoniono, Esquire has successfully represented clients in a variety of legal matters, with a focus being on family law and Protective Order matters. Attorney Antoniono will work tirelessly to ensure every client receives the representation and justice they deserve.

Greg Reese is the Founder, President, and CEO of AmeriEstate Legal Plan, Inc. and Reef Point, LLC. With more than 25 years of experience in estate planning, he specializes in helping individuals and families protect their assets, preserve wealth, and create comprehensive legacy strategies. Through AmeriEstate, Greg has built a national network dedicated to making estate and asset protection planning accessible and effective. At Reef Point, he focuses on advanced planning solutions and tax-efficient strategies designed to help clients structure and transition highly appreciated assets. Greg is recognized for his expertise in estate planning, asset protection, and wealth preservation, and is a frequent speaker on trust strategies and long-term financial planning.

I’m Paul Deloughery (also known as Paul E. Deloughery), an estate planning attorney and Certified Family Wealth Advisor with over 25 years of experience helping families protect their wealth and legacy. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, I specialize in creating customized estate plans and family governance strategies to prevent family disputes, protect autonomy, and preserve harmony across generations.Want to discuss how to protect your family’s legacy? Feel free to reach out!

Loyd J. Bourgeois is a Louisiana personal injury attorney and founder of Loyd J. Bourgeois Injury & Accident Lawyer, with offices in Metairie and Luling. With a background in engineering and a law degree from Tulane University, Loyd brings an analytical yet client-centered approach to injury law. He focuses exclusively on helping individuals recover after serious accidents, including car and truck crashes, wrongful death claims, and other personal injury matters. Loyd is also an accomplished law firm owner who has earned national recognition for business growth. His firm has been named to the Inc. Regionals Southeast list, the LawFirm 500 list, and the LSU100 Top 10 Fastest Growing Tiger Businesses, placing him among the fastest-growing business leaders in the region. He offers practical insight into law firm operations, client service systems, and sustainable growth strategies for solo and small firms. Known for his clear communication and grounded perspective, Loyd frequently speaks on issues related to insurance disputes, case valuation, personal injury litigation, and legal marketing. His firm has also been recognized by New Orleans CityBusiness, U.S. News & World Report, and NOLA Family Magazine for excellence in litigation and client care. Loyd is available to comment on personal injury law in Louisiana, civil justice trends, insurance company tactics, and the business of building and running a successful law firm.

One of Colorado Springs most respected criminal defense attorneys, DUI attorneys, personal injury attorneys, and family law attorneys, Jeremy Loew, has earned a reputation for providing high quality, aggressive legal representation in Colorado Springs and around the Pikes Peak region. Attorney Jeremy Loew, earned this reputation by providing his clients with the highest standards of diligence, knowledge and professional advice, and by steadfastly protecting his clients' constitutional rights. Jeremy Loew has successfully represented clients charged with felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic offenses in Colorado Springs. Mr. Loew represented clients in some of the highest-profile cases in the state. Jeremy Loew has represented individuals charged with the following offenses: Domestic Violence, DUI, DWI, Sex Assault, Juvenile Offenses, Drugs, Murder, Robbery, Assault and Battery, Gun Possession, Theft, and Forgery. Jeremy Loew treats each client's situation with attention and importance.

I have 31 years of combined legal and legal funding experience. Lawsuit Financial provides nationwide legal funding services with a common sense approach that levels the litigation playing field and assures that litigants have every opportunity to receive full case value with having to worry about pressing financial issues caused by their injuries or disabilities. Short Sale Legal Services provide common sense negotiation and mortgage resolution services by negotiating present value short sales with participating mortgage companies. This is a valuable service to those homeowners who are negatively effected by today's difficult economic climate. Specialties: 31 years legal and legal funding expertise.

I am an estate planning attorney with an international background and over 20 years experience. I specialize in creating wills and trusts for families in California, including but not limited to revocable grantor trusts, living trusts, special needs trusts, irrevocable trusts, etc.

I have 31 years of combined legal and legal funding experience. Lawsuit Financial provides nationwide legal funding services with a common sense approach that levels the litigation playing field and assures that litigants have every opportunity to receive full case value with having to worry about pressing financial issues caused by their injuries or disabilities. Short Sale Legal Services provide common sense negotiation and mortgage resolution services by negotiating present value short sales with participating mortgage companies. This is a valuable service to those homeowners who are negatively effected by today's difficult economic climate. Specialties: 31 years legal and legal funding expertise.

Christopher Zoukis, JD, MBA, is a nationally recognized federal prison expert. He serves as Managing Director at Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. and Zoukis Consulting Group, where his federal criminal defense practice focuses on federal appeals, post-conviction relief, compassionate release, clemency, and Bureau of Prisons policy matters. Mr. Zoukis is the author of six books on federal criminal defense and prison policy, including The Habeas Citebook: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel (Prison Legal News Publishing, 3rd ed. forthcoming 2025), Federal Criminal Defendant’s Handbook (Middle Street Publishing, forthcoming 2025), Directory of Federal Prisons (2020), Federal Prison Handbook (2017), Prison Education Guide (2017), and College for Convicts (2014). His Federal Prison Handbook received numerous awards, including the Reader’s Favorite Book Awards Gold Medal, the Next Generation Indie Book Award, and the Chanticleer Book Awards Instructional & Insightful Nonfiction Award. College for Convicts received the Eric Hoffer Book Award’s Montaigne Medal for the most thought-provoking book of the year. Mr. Zoukis earned his Juris Doctor from the University of California, Davis School of Law, where he served as Articles Editor of the UC Davis Law Review and received both the Witkin Award and Reynoso Award for Academic Excellence. He also holds an MBA and a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies from Adams State University. Major media outlets regularly seek his expertise. He has been quoted in CNN, Fox News, ABC News, Associated Press, USA Today, The Washington Post, The Guardian, Bloomberg Law, and Vice News, among others. He has contributed articles to the Huffington Post, New York Daily News, Prison Legal News, and Criminal Legal News. Mr. Zoukis’s Prison Law Blog was named a Top Law Blawg by the American Bar Association, and he was a finalist for the Society of Professional Journalists’ Mark of Excellence Award. He has assisted hundreds of clients with federal prison preparation, in-prison advocacy, and reentry matters, and is considered a leading voice on federal prison policy nationwide. Learn more about Chris at https://federalcriminaldefenseattorney.com/about/christopher-zoukis-federal-prison-consultant/

I'm a trial attorney in Georgia. My practice is personal injury and daycare abuse, but the cases I handle have made me functionally fluent in healthcare pricing, how medical bills are constructed, what insurers actually pay versus what providers charge, and who absorbs the cost of treatment. Healthcare pricing in America is opaque by design and I'm passionate about increasing transparency in that arena. The legal system is one of the few places where that pricing gets tested regularly. I negotiate medical liens, challenge inflated billing, investigate billing schemes and deal with the gap between what a hospital charges and what insurance reimburses. Georgia's recent tort reform is making this worse. New legislation addressed a real problem with a hammer rather than a scalpel and underserved communities with limited access to healthcare are paying the price. I built First Counsel, a plain-language legal education resource explaining how medical billing, insurance, and the legal process actually interact. It also helps parents check whether a daycare is safe using publicly available inspection data. I wanted to provide an outlet for information that's usually buried in legalese, behind a consultation wall, or full of sales funnels. I'm available to comment on healthcare pricing and transparency, medical billing practices, rising insurance and healthcare costs, advice to consumers on how to reduce medical costs, liens and subrogation, Georgia tort reform, and civil litigation.

Jeff Burr has been recognized as one of the top tax and estate planning attorneys in Southern Nevada and has been practicing for over 40 years. Through his years of community service and continual hard work, his personal client list contains many of the most prominent families in southern Nevada. Under Jeff's leadership, the firm has received the highest and most prestigious AV rating from Martindale Hubbell. Jeff's community involvement includes having been elected to the Clark County School Board and serving on boards such as the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada, KLVX Planned Giving, St. Rose Dominican Foundation, Nevada State College, The Giving Tree, LDS Philanthropies and others. Jeff has been named by his peers as one of the top estate planning attorneys in Southern Nevada in every edition of Best Lawyers in America.

Victoria Lozano is an estate and business planning attorney and the founder of Plan Forward Legal LLC, with offices serving clients in Illinois and South Carolina. She helps individuals, couples, and families build practical estate plans that protect loved ones and reduce conflict, including wills, revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, trust administration, and planning for long-term stability. Victoria is known for translating complex legal concepts into plain language so clients can make confident decisions about guardianship planning, beneficiary planning, and the legacy they want to leave. Victoria is affiliated with the Chicago Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago (LAGBAC). She earned her Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2022, and her academic background includes advanced study in English and teaching in higher education, including Women and Gender Studies.

Healthcare and business attorney licensed in California and Minnesota. I'm David ("DJ") Holt, a dedicated Healthcare Attorney and the founder of Holt Law - a boutique multi-state health law firm. I am the "surgeon" of attorneys - focusing on highly specific practice areas that I do very well. Coincidently, I also work with surgeons and medical doctors often! Also, I work well to team up with other attorneys who are the experts in their areas in order to serve as a one-stop-shop for my business-owner clients.

Erik Leland is a Realtor at Realty First serving the Lake Oswego and Greater Portland area. He specializes in local market data, digital property marketing, and residential property trends. Connect with him at LelandNW.com.

Lori Selsberg, JD is the Co-Founder and CEO of DocuGuardian, an Intelligent Legacy Infrastructure company redefining how individuals and families organize, protect, and understand life-critical information. With over two decades of experience spanning law, financial services, and SaaS leadership, Lori brings a rare combination of legal expertise and operational execution to one of the most overlooked challenges facing modern families: the clarity and continuity of essential documents. A licensed attorney and former estate planning firm founder, Lori has deep domain expertise in the legal, financial, and emotional complexities that arise when critical information is disorganized, inaccessible, or misunderstood. Her career has focused on solving high-stakes problems at the intersection of compliance, technology, and human behavior, particularly in moments of crisis, transition, and generational change. Lori is the visionary behind DocuGuardian, a secure digital vault and intelligence platform designed to provide structured governance and plain-English clarity for financial, legal, medical, and personal records. The platform’s proprietary approach, including its read-only AI intelligence layer (LegacyIQ), reflects Lori’s commitment to trust, accuracy, and responsible innovation in an era where misinformation and fragmented data create real-world consequences for families. Prior to founding DocuGuardian, Lori built multiple businesses and has led large-scale transformation initiatives across both high-growth startups and Fortune 100 environments. She is known for her ability to translate complex regulatory and operational requirements into scalable, user-centric solutions that drive both business value and meaningful human impact. Lori is a frequent voice on topics including generational wealth transfer, estate and legacy planning, digital asset organization, and the role of AI in high-trust environments. She offers a uniquely practical perspective grounded in real-world experience, focused not just on technology, but on how people actually navigate life’s most important moments. Her work is driven by a simple but powerful belief: preparation is an act of care, and clarity is one of the greatest gifts you can leave behind.