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2023 Elder Law Under 40

USE OF WEBSITE, TERMS, MEMBERSHIP TYPES, AND LIABILITY WAIVER

The American Association of Attorney Advocates (AAAA) provides a free public directory highlighting attorneys and law firms across various practice areas. This directory reflects our independent evaluation process and is not intended to serve as a comprehensive listing of all qualified attorneys or law firms in any given location or field. Inclusion in this directory is limited to attorneys and law firms who have been nominated and have affirmatively accepted their nomination. The directory is not exhaustive and does not claim to list all qualified attorneys or firms. Many skilled and competent attorneys and firms may not appear in our listings, either because they were not nominated, or because they chose not to accept their nomination or membership. Inclusion does not constitute an endorsement, certification, or guarantee of competence, ability, or any particular legal outcome. Attorneys and law firms are nominated for inclusion, and those who choose to accept their nomination may select either a free membership or a paid membership that offers additional promotional benefits, such as enhanced profiles, press releases, and promotional materials. Payment for these optional benefits does not influence or guarantee selection or inclusion in the directory. All selections are based solely on our internal research, nomination process, and evaluation criteria, not on payment. Our use of terms such as “top,” “best,” or “leading” reflects our internal evaluation methodology and should not be interpreted as an official ranking, certification, or universally accepted designation. Consumers are encouraged to conduct their own independent research and due diligence before hiring any attorney or law firm listed in our directory. AAAA does not monitor, verify, or track the licensing status, disciplinary history, or standing of any listed attorney or firm with state bars, licensing authorities, or regulatory agencies. We strongly advise all consumers to contact the relevant State Bar Association or licensing authority to verify licensing status and disciplinary history before hiring any attorney or law firm. Descriptive terms such as “top,” “best,” “leading,” or similar expressions are proprietary labels used for directory categorization and promotional identification only and do not constitute awards, endorsements, certifications, or assurances of legal skill, professional quality, or outcomes. Neither consumers nor attorneys should rely on any listing, designation, or membership status as a material factor in selecting legal representation or in deciding whether to accept or purchase any free or paid participation option. Any participation by an attorney, law firm, or organization is voluntary, undertaken without reliance on any representation of exclusivity, superiority, or prestige, and remains subject to modification or discontinuation. All listings, designations, nominations, and references included in this directory result from an internal identification and evaluation process determined exclusively by this organization. This process is discretionary, inherently subjective, and non-exhaustive, and may consider publicly available information, third-party profiles, nominations, visibility indicators, or other criteria selected at our sole judgment. No objective scoring formula, comparative ranking, peer review, client survey, certification program, or award determination is conducted. AAAA expressly reserves the unrestricted right to revise, reinterpret, expand, limit, reclassify, or eliminate any selection standards, terminology, geographic segmentation, or directory designation at any time, with or without notice, including retroactively. The content and materials provided on this website are offered on an “as-is” basis, with no warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, AAAA disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement. We make no guarantees as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content found on this website or linked third-party sites. Any reliance on website content, directory listings, or external links is solely at the user’s risk. AAAA also disclaims all liability for the quality, reliability, or outcomes of legal services provided by any attorney or firm listed in the directory. Inclusion does not imply any assurance of legal outcomes or competence. Users agree that AAAA is not liable for any claims, losses, or damages arising from reliance on this website or engagement with any listed attorney or firm. The attorneys or law firms designated as Featured Attorneys or Law Firms on our homepage have paid for this inclusion. All information has been submitted by the attorneys or their authorized representatives. We do not independently verify the accuracy of this information and make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding its content. Directory listings may be segmented by state, region, or practice area, and the directory itself may be further adjusted based on state population, geographic relevance, or other internal criteria at AAAA’s discretion. We reserve the right to modify or adjust selection criteria and methodology without prior notice. Attorneys who accept free membership will receive a basic listing only and will not receive plaques, badges, or additional promotional benefits. To accept a free membership please email us at member@americanassociationofattorneyadvocates.com with your firm name, your name, firm address, firm url and phone number. Press releases announcing selections may be distributed to national and local media outlets, but publication by any media outlet is not guaranteed. Press releases may be issued in bulk and on a discretionary schedule, and while AAAA aims to release them multiple times per year, this frequency may vary based on membership volume and other factors. To protect staff privacy and for administrative purposes, AAAA employees and representatives may use pseudonyms, abbreviated names, or alternate names when interacting with members, prospective members, or the public. AAAA may share ownership, partnerships, or affiliations with other legal directories, similar programs, or related organizations. Any address provided on the website is a mail handling address only and does not indicate a physical office location. By using this website, users agree to hold harmless and indemnify AAAA, its affiliates, owners, officers, employees, and contractors from any claims, losses, liabilities, or damages — including legal fees — arising from use of the website, reliance on directory listings, or disputes involving listed attorneys or firms. Under no circumstances shall AAAA be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages resulting from the use of this website, even if the possibility of such damages was known. AAAA reserves the right to revise or update these terms at any time without notice. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes. The website content, including attorney listings, is subject to revision, correction, or removal at the sole discretion of AAAA. With your registration, you agree and affirm that it is your sole responsibility to ensure that your use of any recognition complies with all advertising laws and professional-conduct rules in your State and/or jurisdiction. These requirements may vary widely by State and may change at any time. You acknowledge we do not provide guidance on specific statutes, rules, or regulatory obligations. It is your responsibility to determine and maintain compliance with all applicable requirements. Nothing associated with this recognition should be interpreted as confirmation that your advertising practices comply with your jurisdiction’s standards, and you agree we bear no liability for your compliance obligations. For corrections, questions, or requests related to your listing, please contact us at: member@americanassociationofattorneyadvocates.com.

USE OF WEBSITE, TERMS, MEMBERSHIP TYPES, AND LIABILITY WAIVER

The American Association of Attorney Advocates (AAAA) provides a free public directory highlighting attorneys and law firms across various practice areas. This directory reflects our independent evaluation process and is not intended to serve as a comprehensive listing of all qualified attorneys or law firms in any given location or field. Inclusion in this directory is limited to attorneys and law firms who have been nominated and have affirmatively accepted their nomination. The directory is not exhaustive and does not claim to list all qualified attorneys or firms. Many skilled and competent attorneys and firms may not appear in our listings, either because they were not nominated, or because they chose not to accept their nomination or membership. Inclusion does not constitute an endorsement, certification, or guarantee of competence, ability, or any particular legal outcome. Attorneys and law firms are nominated for inclusion, and those who choose to accept their nomination may select either a free membership or a paid membership that offers additional promotional benefits, such as enhanced profiles, press releases, and promotional materials. Payment for these optional benefits does not influence or guarantee selection or inclusion in the directory. All selections are based solely on our internal research, nomination process, and evaluation criteria, not on payment. Our use of terms such as “top,” “best,” or “leading” reflects our internal evaluation methodology and should not be interpreted as an official ranking, certification, or universally accepted designation. Consumers are encouraged to conduct their own independent research and due diligence before hiring any attorney or law firm listed in our directory. AAAA does not monitor, verify, or track the licensing status, disciplinary history, or standing of any listed attorney or firm with state bars, licensing authorities, or regulatory agencies. We strongly advise all consumers to contact the relevant State Bar Association or licensing authority to verify licensing status and disciplinary history before hiring any attorney or law firm. Descriptive terms such as “top,” “best,” “leading,” or similar expressions are proprietary labels used for directory categorization and promotional identification only and do not constitute awards, endorsements, certifications, or assurances of legal skill, professional quality, or outcomes. Neither consumers nor attorneys should rely on any listing, designation, or membership status as a material factor in selecting legal representation or in deciding whether to accept or purchase any free or paid participation option. Any participation by an attorney, law firm, or organization is voluntary, undertaken without reliance on any representation of exclusivity, superiority, or prestige, and remains subject to modification or discontinuation. All listings, designations, nominations, and references included in this directory result from an internal identification and evaluation process determined exclusively by this organization. This process is discretionary, inherently subjective, and non-exhaustive, and may consider publicly available information, third-party profiles, nominations, visibility indicators, or other criteria selected at our sole judgment. No objective scoring formula, comparative ranking, peer review, client survey, certification program, or award determination is conducted. AAAA expressly reserves the unrestricted right to revise, reinterpret, expand, limit, reclassify, or eliminate any selection standards, terminology, geographic segmentation, or directory designation at any time, with or without notice, including retroactively. The content and materials provided on this website are offered on an “as-is” basis, with no warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, AAAA disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement. We make no guarantees as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content found on this website or linked third-party sites. Any reliance on website content, directory listings, or external links is solely at the user’s risk. AAAA also disclaims all liability for the quality, reliability, or outcomes of legal services provided by any attorney or firm listed in the directory. Inclusion does not imply any assurance of legal outcomes or competence. Users agree that AAAA is not liable for any claims, losses, or damages arising from reliance on this website or engagement with any listed attorney or firm. The attorneys or law firms designated as Featured Attorneys or Law Firms on our homepage have paid for this inclusion. All information has been submitted by the attorneys or their authorized representatives. We do not independently verify the accuracy of this information and make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding its content. Directory listings may be segmented by state, region, or practice area, and the directory itself may be further adjusted based on state population, geographic relevance, or other internal criteria at AAAA’s discretion. We reserve the right to modify or adjust selection criteria and methodology without prior notice. Attorneys who accept free membership will receive a basic listing only and will not receive plaques, badges, or additional promotional benefits. To accept a free membership please email us at member@americanassociationofattorneyadvocates.com with your firm name, your name, firm address, firm url and phone number. Press releases announcing selections may be distributed to national and local media outlets, but publication by any media outlet is not guaranteed. Press releases may be issued in bulk and on a discretionary schedule, and while AAAA aims to release them multiple times per year, this frequency may vary based on membership volume and other factors. To protect staff privacy and for administrative purposes, AAAA employees and representatives may use pseudonyms, abbreviated names, or alternate names when interacting with members, prospective members, or the public. AAAA may share ownership, partnerships, or affiliations with other legal directories, similar programs, or related organizations. Any address provided on the website is a mail handling address only and does not indicate a physical office location. By using this website, users agree to hold harmless and indemnify AAAA, its affiliates, owners, officers, employees, and contractors from any claims, losses, liabilities, or damages — including legal fees — arising from use of the website, reliance on directory listings, or disputes involving listed attorneys or firms. Under no circumstances shall AAAA be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages resulting from the use of this website, even if the possibility of such damages was known. AAAA reserves the right to revise or update these terms at any time without notice. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes. The website content, including attorney listings, is subject to revision, correction, or removal at the sole discretion of AAAA. With your registration, you agree and affirm that it is your sole responsibility to ensure that your use of any recognition complies with all advertising laws and professional-conduct rules in your State and/or jurisdiction. These requirements may vary widely by State and may change at any time. You acknowledge we do not provide guidance on specific statutes, rules, or regulatory obligations. It is your responsibility to determine and maintain compliance with all applicable requirements. Nothing associated with this recognition should be interpreted as confirmation that your advertising practices comply with your jurisdiction’s standards, and you agree we bear no liability for your compliance obligations. For corrections, questions, or requests related to your listing, please contact us at: member@americanassociationofattorneyadvocates.com.