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I have been a practicing attorney since 1983, admitted in New Jersey and New York. A graduate of Rutger's Law School in Newark, NJ, I practice in the areas of elder law, estate planning and administration, special needs planning, probate and guardianship litigation, family law, mediation and collaborative law. Before attending law school, I worked for the Social Security Administration adjudicating claims for benefits under the Social Security, SSI, Medicare and Medicaid programs. I served as law clerk to Hon. Herbert S. Alterman, J.S.C., a judge of the New Jersey Superior Court. I am board-certified as an elder law attorney. I have also received accreditation by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to prepare, present and prosecute claims for veterans. In 1992, I founded my own law firm and I now employ other legal professionals and support staff. I have litigated cases in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies. I am happily married and the father of three children.
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State: New York
Acquired: 1984
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
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242 St. Paul Street, Westfield, NJ, 07090
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Posted by Dr Mark | January 18, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
I have never retained Mr. Vanarelli as an attorney. But I do remember him from college when he was part of a student exchange program at California State University-Chico from Montclair College in New Jersey. Even back then Don was known for his intelligence, compassion, integrity and honesty. Those ...
Posted by Peter | October 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney
We initially hired Mr. Vanarelli's law firm to initiate a guardianship proceeding on behalf of our young adult son with special needs. While we were at it we decided to update our wills and related documents. From the consultation through the court order, we received thoughtful consideration of our n...
Posted by Gail | September 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney
We hired Mr. Vanarelli to plan our mother's estate and later to prepare her Medicaid application. Because his office executed both of these tasks so expertly and with such respect and kindness, we were all put at ease and many family resources were secured. Mr. Vanarelli and the staff in his office w...
Posted by Kevin | March 23, 2014
I am a disabled veteran who was in need of an attorney who is well versed in how the Veterans Administration administers disability ratings. Mr. Vanarelli was more than qualified to meet this requirement as well as the parameters of my specific claim. He and his law firm provided me with outstanding ...
Posted by Rand | June 20, 2013
Mr. Vanarelli and his staff handled my mother's estate planning with ultimate professionalism, and responded in a timely manner in all of our exchanges of information and documents. He explained the meanings of some of the legal verbiage clearly, so we had a full understanding of what the documents ...
"Cares about his clients and does his very best every time ... has argued brilliantly in front of NJ supreme court...what a treat to watch!"
"Donald Vanarelli is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients as well as his level of experience. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."
"I endorse this lawyer. I known Don for quite a few years and he is an excellent mediator as well as an elder law attorney. We trained together for mediation and I would recommend him to people seeking a mediation or elder iaw advice."
"I endorse this lawyer. Don is very knowledgeable and hardworking. I turn to him with all of my elderly clients needs. I highly recommend him."
"Don Vanarelli is one of the foremost elder law attorneys in the State of New Jersey. He is a tireless advocate for the elderly and disabled. His knowledge is superseded solely by his compassion for others. I would recommend Don to any prospective client."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I found Donald to be very reasonable and professional. It is clear that his clients' best interests are his paramount concern."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He has been very informative, helpful and is responsive to clients and fellow attorneys. I have relied upon his advice and counsel in the areas of elder law and Surrogate Court practice, in both New Jersey and New York. I refer clients to Mr. Vanaerilli and his associates."
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2015
Marilyn Askin Lifetime Achievement Award, New Jersey State Bar Association’s Elder and Disability Law Section
2015
Named to, New Jersey "Super Lawyer" List
2014
Named to, New Jersey "Super Lawyer" List
2013
Namd to, New Jersey "Super Lawyer" List
2012
Named to, New Jersey "Super Lawyer" List
2011
Named to, New Jersey "Super Lawyer" List
2010
Named to, New Jersey "Super Lawyer" List
2009
Named to, New Jersey "Super Lawyer "List
2008
Accredited Veterans Attorney, Department of Veterans Affairs
2008
Named to, New Jersey "Super Lawyer" List
2008
Recognized as one of the top 25 mediators in NJ, NJBIZ magazine
2007
Named to, New Jersey "Super Lawyer" List
2004
Member, Council of Advanced Practitioners (invitation only)., National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
2004
Lead Counsel, In re Keri, 181 N.J. 50 (2004), a landmark NJ Supreme Court guardianship / elder law case.
2000
"AV" Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
Certified Elder Law Attorney, National Elder Law Foundation
1997
National Certified Guardian, Center for Guardianship Certification
1987
Accredited Professional Mediator, New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1996 - Present
Co-Founder, Elder Mediation Center of New Jersey
1992 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Donald D. Vanarelli
1900 - Present
Principal, Vanarelli & Li LLC
1983 - 1984
Law Clerk, Superior Court of New Jersey
1982 - 1983
Internship, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Judicial Circuit
1981 - 1982
Internship, Securities and Exchange Commission
1980 - 1981
Summer Associate, Schering-Plough Corporation
1974 - 1980
Social Insurance Representative, Social Security Administration
1972 - 1974
Volunteer, Peace Corps
2010 - Present
New Jersey Association of Professional MediatorsDirector
2008 - Present
New Jersey Collaborative Law GroupCo-Founder
Past Secretary
Past Chairman
Member
Member
Founding Member
Insurance Producer, Certified in Long Term Care.
Union County Probate Early Settlement Panelist.
Member
Member
2010 - 2011
New Jersey State Bar Association, Elder and Disability Law SectionChair
Ruling in favor of plaintiff, reversing contrary decisions by lower courts and administrative agencies
In favor of plaintiff, reversing a denial of an application for Medicaid benefits
Application Granted.
Denial of Eligibility for Medicaid Reversed
Per Curiam decision in favor of plaintiff
Reversed denial of eligibility for Medicaid
2007
Certificate
2007
Certificate
2004
Certificate
1989
Certificate
1987
Certificate
1983
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Montclair - Chico Domestic Exchange Program
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