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Practice Areas
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20% Elder Law
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20% Guardianship
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20% Estate Planning
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20% Trusts
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20% Litigation
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Contact Information
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Languages Spoken
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About Me
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As an active volunteer, Ms. Morris is the State Public Affairs Chairperson for National Council of Jewish Women in the State of Florida. As Chairperson, Ms.... more
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Résumé
License
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22 years since Ellen Sue Morris was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Florida |
Member in Good Standing
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1990 |
03/04/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Partner at
Elder Law Associates, PA
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2001–present
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Attorney at
Law Offices of Stuart R. Morris
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1999–2001
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Assistant Attorney at
The State of Florida
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1989–1992
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1989 |
| University of Florida |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Top Lawyer |
South Florida Legal Guide |
2012 |
| Recognition |
Florida Super Lawyers 2011 |
2011 |
| Florida Legal Elite |
Florida Trend Magazine |
2011 |
| Florida Legal Elite |
Florida Trend Magazine |
2010 |
| Recognition |
Florida Super Lawyers 2010 |
2010 |
| Florida Legal Elite |
Florida Trend Magazine |
2009 |
| Recognition |
Florida Super Lawyers 2009 |
2009 |
| Member of the Year |
The Florida Bar Elder Law Section |
2008 |
| Florida Legal Elite |
Florida Trend Magazine |
2007 |
| AV Rating |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2006 |
See all 10 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Secretary |
Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys |
2010-present
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| Secretary |
Florida Bar, Elder Law Section |
2010-present
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| Member |
Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys |
2001-present
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| Member |
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys |
2001-present
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| Member of the Board |
Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys |
2010
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| Legislative Chair |
Florida Bar, Elder Law Section |
2007-2010
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| Co-chair |
South Palm Beach County Bar Association, Elder Law Section |
2007-2010
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| Member |
Florida Association of Women Lawyers, South Palm Beach County Section |
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Portfolio
Cases
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Outcome: The senior was able to keep her inheritance.
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Publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Separating/Divorcing? How to Use a Special Needs Trust to Protect Yourself and Your Child |
The 12th Anniversary Family Cafe Conference |
2010 |
| Highlighted the need for stronger punishments against scammers who prey on Florida's seniors, and teach seniors what to look out for to better protect themselves |
Safeguard Our Seniors Task Force |
2010 |
| The Impact of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 on Florida's People with Disabilities |
The 10th Anniversary Family Cafe Conference |
2008 |
| Working with the Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice Attorney to Establish a Special Needs Trust or Other Tools for Protecting a Settlement |
The 10th Anniversary Family Cafe Conference |
2008 |
| Litigation and Administrative Advocacy - Fair Hearings, What's Required, How to Prepare and Succeed |
Elder Law Certification Review Course |
2008 |
See all 5 speaking engagements
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