John William Callinan

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John William Callinan

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Licensed for 32 years

Elder law Lawyer at Sea Girt, NJ
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills ... +5 more

2130 Highway 35, Building C Ste 2324B, Sea Girt, NJ

About John

Biography

My practice is dedicated to the field of elder law--Medicaid planning, estate planning, guardianship

Of the over 85,650 licensed attorneys in NJ, fewer than 75 are Certified Elder Law Attorneys.

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Elder Law 30%

30%
Estate Planning 10%

10%
Guardianship 10%

10%
Medicaid and Medicare 10%

10%
Power of Attorney 10%

10%
Probate 10%

10%
Trusts 10%

10%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2021 2016 2012
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2012
Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 32 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 32 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1993

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of John W. Callinan

2130 Highway 35, Building C Ste 2324B, Sea Girt, NJ, 08750

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Law Offices of John W. Callinan

Suite 2, 1650 Highway 35, Middletown, NJ, 07748

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John William Callinan's Reviews

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Posted by Delfino | March 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Great Experience

John and his staff are great! Profesional and extremely thorough throughout the entire process. Paula was always available to answer questions as well as provide the needed expertise in handling the objectives. Highly recommend this Law Firm and thank them for guiding the family through the entir...e process.

Posted by Robin | March 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Medicaid & Medicare

Medicaid application for my father

I hired John to prepare and submit a Medicaid application for my father who resided in an assisted living. I worked with John's paralegal, Paula Fama, to collect and document 5 years worth financial information that is required for the application. Paula was a pleasure to work with. She was kind a...nd patient in explaining what was needed and very responsive to my questions. The amount of documentation required for a Medicaid application is daunting and I can't imagine trying to do it without the assistance of an attorney. I highly recommend John and Paula.

Posted by Karen | February 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law

A Positive Experience!

I only have praise for John Callinan and his assistant Paula They were knowledgeable, professional, organized and easy with work with. I was seeking Medicaid for a loved one. This would have been a daunting task without the expertise of an elder attorney. I needed to go back five yea...rs into all accounts, etc. Thankfully, I contacted John Callinan's office. They guided me as to what information was needed to be able to receive Medicaid. Paula reviewed, organized and submitted all of the necessary information. The whole process was positive! They get five stars from me!

Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Medicaid & Medicare

Andrew Covais

I like to start out with saying thank you to Paula A. Fama. She is extremely professional, helpful and courteous. She's Always made herself available when possible when questions needed to get answered in regards to the status of my dad's Medicaid. In my humble opinion Paula A. Fama is a huge asset ...to your law firm and I feel she should be recognized for her hard and diligent work. Thanks Again for your help. Regards, Andrew Covais

Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law

Excellent Attorney and Staff

I recommend John Callinan as an eldercare attorney. John prepared a new Will, Quit Claim Deed, as well as advising me about the choices I had for my husbands Care in a local nursing home. His Assistant, Paula, was phenomenal in helping me through the Medicaid process. It took many meetings, phon...e calls, and emails but she was incredibly helpful in this process. I also met with Lynn, the law office insurance technician and was able to secure annuities. I recommend this law office for Elder Care needs

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John William Callinan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Vincent DeLuca

Elder law lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Callinan has earned an excellent reputation in Ocean and Monmouth County for his work in Elder Law. I have recomended his services on multiple occasions. His reputation is well deserved."

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Donald McHugh

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Top 100 Attorney, SuperLawyers

2015

Super Lawyer Award--Elder Law, SuperLawyers

2014

Top 100 Attorney, SuperLawyers

2014

Super Lawyer Award--Elder Law, SuperLawyers

2013

Super Lawyer Award--Elder Law, SuperLawyers

2013

Five Star Wealth Manager Award, Five Star Wealth Manager Award Program

2012

Top Rated Lawyers, Lexis-Nexis Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Super Lawyer Award, Elder Law, SuperLawyers

2011

Distinguished Service Award, New Jersey State Bar Association

2011

Super Lawyer Award, Elder Law, SuperLawyers

2011

Council of Advanced Practitioners, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

2011

Five Star Wealth Manager Award 2011, Five Star Wealth Manager Award Program

2010

Most Outstanding Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (New Jersey Chapter)

2009

Certificate of Appreciaton, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

2009

Re-certification Certified Elder Law Attorney, National Elder Law Foundation, as Approved by the American Bar Association

2004

Certified Elder Law Attorney, National Elder Law Foundation, as approved by the American Bar Association

2003

Certificate of Appreciation, Jewish American Verterans of the United States

1993

Juris Doctor--with honors, Rutgers School of Law

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Principal, Law Office of John W. Callinan

1993 - 1994

Law Clerk, Superior Court of New Jersey

Associations

2012 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member, litigation sub-committee

2012 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Vice Chair Elder and Disability Law Section

2012 - Present

Council of Advanced Practitioners, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

member

2009 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association, Elder and Disability Law Section

roundtable coordinator

2000 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

2013 - 2014

New Jersey State Bar Association

Chairman, Elder and Disability Law Section

Sample of Legal Cases

Saccone v. Board of Trustee Police and Firemen Retirement System

pending

LeFevere v. Velez

successful. statewide impact

Sable v. Velez

remand to district court for further proceedings

Frugard v. Velez

permanent injunction against New Jersey

Sorber v. Velez

preliminary injunction entered against state

Dultz v. Velez

federal action permitting to proceed

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Education

1993

Rutgers University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor with honors

1990

Rutgers University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Sophisticated Elder Law 2013

Medicaid planning techniques

2013

2013 Elder Law College

Medicaid Planning Techniques

2012

Elder Law Retreat 2012

Medicaid Planning Techniques Update

2011

Sophisticated Elder Law Concepts

Medicaid planning

2011

Elder Law College

Medicaid planning techniques

2010

Elder Law Retreat 2010

Litigating Medicaid Issues in Federal Court

2009

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Federal Litigation

2009

Elder Law Symposium

Medicaid planning techiques

2009

Elder Law Retreat

Medicaid planning techniques

2009

Elder Law College

Medicaid planning techniques

2008

Elder Law Symposium

Medicaid planning techniques

2008

Elder Law Retreat

Planning techniques

2008

Elder Law College

Elder Law College

Publications

2009

The Monitor Newspaper successor to Courier Newspaper 2009 through present

2007

New Jersey Lawyer Planning with Promissory Notes

2004

Encyclopedia of Retirement and Finances Special Needs Trust

2002

New Jersey Funeral Directors' Magazine Prepaid Funerals

2001

Courier Newspaper weekly columnist from 2001 until 2009

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

John earned significant contribution points in 2012.

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