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Dawn Weekly

Dawn Weekly
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Industry Recognition
Professional Conduct

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Contributor level 5

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 60% Elder Law
    7 years
  • 20% Estate Planning
    5 years
  • 10% Guardianship
    5 years
  • 5% Family
    5 years
  • 5% Real Estate
    5 years

Fees and Payment Types

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

Photos (5)

Videos (0)

I opened my law firm at the beginning of 2009. I focus my practice on elder law, specifically Life Care Planning, which is a more holistic approach to... more

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References

Client Reviews

Client Rating


“Dependable and incredibly knowledgable”

Posted by: Nancy Summers, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Dawn is like a walking VA/Medicaid Manual. The area of VA and Medicaid benefits is a confusing maze at times yet Dawn provides a road map and easy... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements


David F Steinhoff

I endorse Dawn. I was looking for an update on a complicated VA matter, and Dawn had the latest info on the status of federal law.

Endorsement from lawyer: David Steinhoff , Englewood (CO), 4 months ago
Evan H Farr

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Evan Farr , Fairfax (VA), 4 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

9 years since Dawn Weekly was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law 2004 05/02/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
President at Law Office of Dawn M. Weekly, PC 2009–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Northern Illinois University College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 2004
Columbia College (Columbia, SC) Art BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Marla Dickerson Award 2004
Clover Family Award 2004

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
ElderCounsel 2010–present
Life Care Planning Law Firms Association 2010–present
See all 6 association entries

Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 5
Answers: 4 Legal Answers
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1 Answer marked "I agree" by other lawyers
0 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Non-Service Connected Disability Pension: A Veteran’s Benefit Every Elder Law Attorney Should Know About Non-Service-Connected Disability: A Non-Service Connected Disability Pension: A Veteran’s Benefit Every Elder Law Attorney Should Know About Bar Briefs (Kane County) 2008
North Jersey Media Group, Inc. v. Ashcroft, 303 F.3d 198 (3d Cir. 2002), A Case Note Northern Illinois University Law Review 2003
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
VA/Medicaid Planning for the Generations 2012
Veterans Benefits NAELA Annual Conference 2012
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