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Laurie Hauptman is a graduate of SUNY Binghamton (B.A. 1986) and Hofstra Law School (J.D. 1989). She is a partner at Hauptman & Hauptman, PC and is a NJ & NY licensed attorney who has focused her practice on estate, elder and special needs law for almost 20 years. Laurie has personally helped thousands of families plan for the complicated and emotional journey through the long-term care process. For 8 years Laurie was a trial attorney in a litigation firm before joining forces with her husband, Yale to practice elder and special needs law. Laurie’s courtroom experience is essential to her role handling the firm’s court work, including guardianships, conservatorships and special needs trusts.
Laurie and Yale are the proud parents of three children. They are raising their family in the same community in which they are building their practice. This gives them the unique opportunity to identify the needs of the population around them. Laurie is a member of the United Way Caregiver's Coalition Steering Committee, Co-Chairperson of the Elder and Disability Law Community of the Essex County Bar Association and a frequent lecturer on estate, special needs and elder law planning topics.
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Acquired: 1990
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Acquired: 1989
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354 Eisenhower Parkway, Plaza I, 2nd Floor, Livingston, NJ, 07039-1619
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Posted by Mark | March 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate Planning , Elder Care, going the Extra Mile
Laurie and the firm of Hauptman&Hauptman were retained by my family to provide estate planning, guidance in complicated legal matters regarding real estate transfer to a disabled son, and establishment of a Trust, and transition to assisted living. She was patient and compassionate and guided the fa...
Posted by Debbie | January 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law
Best Elder Care Lawyer
Laurie has made the challenging and difficult process of updating important documents and financial planning for my elderly relative as painless as possible. She is very personable and caring and goes out of her way to clearly and simply explain processes and benefits. She is always accessible and ...
Posted by Lori | December 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law
Thank God
Am so thankful to have found not just a knowledgeable and experienced attorney, but one who is also kind and patient with seniors and their family. A winning combination! Laurie never makes my mother feel hurried and answered all of our questions. Laurie is a delight. She has a way of making us fee...
Posted by Susan | September 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law
Best elder care lawyer out there!
Laurie and Yale Hauptman are the most knowledgeable, professional, connected and caring elder professionals you will ever meet. They both treated me as if I were family and provided me with the best advice I ever received. They suggested that I move my not well, aging parents from out of state, close...
Posted by Scott | August 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law
The Best!
I was totally unprepared when my mom first got sick. Hiring Laurie and her firm was one of the best decisions we made as a family. She is patient, always there to answer any questions, breaks down complex issues...and helps you navigate difficult legal issues. Simply put, you want her in your corner!...
"I endorse this lawyer. Laurie is professional, knowledgeable and industrious. I am pleased to make this endorsement."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Hauptman is an expert in this field and I found her work outstanding and her advocacy for her client superb. I highly recommend her."
"Laurie takes the time and energy to learn her clients' needs and desires to provide the best possible plan that is customized for her clients. She is very dedicated and concerned about all of her clients."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. I have known professionally, Laurie and Yale Hauptman for years. They are a great team and have a great staff. They truly care about their clients, and know their fields inside and out. I refer all my guardianship cases to them, as well as, Special Needs Trust work. They are terrific."
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Champion of Wise Women, Atria Norwood
1998 - Present
Partner, Hauptman & Hauptman, PC
1990 - 1997
Attorney, Braff, Harris & Sukoneck
1989 - 1990
Associate, Maloof Lebowitz & Bubb
2018 - Present
Morris County Bar FoundationMember
2015 - Present
Essex County Bar AssociationCo-Chair of the Elder Law and Special Needs Planning Committee
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1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Long-Term Care and Estate Planning
2018
The Top Twelve Things the Non-Elder Law Lawyer Needs to Know About Elder Law
2016
The Power of the Power of Attorney
2016
What Your Client Needs to Know Before Starting Rehab in a Nursing Home
2016
7 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Preparing for Medicaid
2015
Special Needs Planning for the Non Special Needs Planning Attorney - CLE
2019
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