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Mark B. Heffner
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Biography
Mark B. Heffner, Esq. founded the elder law firm of Heffner & Associates in 1992 to serve the needs of older Rhode Islanders and their families. The firm’s practice focuses on Medicaid planning and qualification, estate planning and probate proceedings involving both guardianships and decedent estates.
Mark is one of approximately 400 attorneys in the United States designated as a Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation. As an Adjunct Professor at Roger Williams University Law School, Mark teaches an introductory Elder Law course and an advanced planning course to second and third year law students.
Mark served for ten years as a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, and since 2009 has been a member of the Rhode Island State Ethics Commission. He is a graduate of Harvard College and Boston College Law School.
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Licensed in Rhode Island for 43 years
State: Rhode Island
Acquired: 1982
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Heffner & Associates
615 Jefferson Blvd, Suit B106, Warwick, RI, 02886-1388
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Elder Law
Posted by Candace | September 11, 2017 | Elder Law
Very helpful
Attorney Heffner was referred to me by the nursing home because I needed help with the Medicade process. Mr. Heffner called me back right away and began advising me on the steps I would need to take prior to applying for Medicade. To speed up the process he gave me his email address so I could for...
Posted by Lucille j.Thayer | April 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law
Att. Mark Heffner
The best attorney you will ever have. I have been a client for 10 years, Mr. Heffner has helped my family through the maize of Alzeimers disease, opening a trust, nurseing home placement & wills. He is extremly knowlegable ,honest &compassionate .Most of all he guves lawyers a GOOD name which i ne...
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Experience
Honors
2017
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Lauren E. Jones, Esq. Writing Award, Rhode Island Bar Journal
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Roger Williams University School Of Law
1988 - Present
Principal, Heffner & Associates
Associations
1990 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
National Elder Law Foundation
Member
Education
1982
Boston College Law School
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
1976
Harvard College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Rhode Island State Bar
Current Developments in Medicare and Medicaid for Long-Term Care
2013
Rhode Island State Bar
Emergency Guardianships in Rhode Island
2012
Rhode Island Bar Association
Medicaid 202 – Beyond the Basics
Publications
2016
Roger Williams University Law Review
From Idiots and Lunatics to Incapacitated Persons and Respondents: The Evolution of Guardianship Law in Rhode Island
2016
Rhode Island Bar Journal
The Evolution of Rhode Island Guardianship Law
Languages
English