| What is a Certified Elder Law Attorney? |
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A CELA is an attorney who has the enhanced knowledge, skills, experience,
and proficiency to be properly identified to the public as a certified
elder law attorney. The National Elder Law Foundation administers the
certification program. The criteria for certification include the following:
- Having practiced law for at least five years
- Remaining in good standing with all of the bars where licensed
- Showing substantial involvement and experience in practicing elder law
- Completion of a minimum of 45 hours of continuing legal education
in elder law during the preceeding three years
- Favorable references of five attorneys
- Passing a written certification examination
As such, the time, effort, and expense that attorney Ruthann P. Lacey has
dedicated to become certified is evidence of her commitment to excellence
in the practice of Elder Law.
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