Mr. John W. Callinan is a Certified Elder Law Attorney. Of over 79,145 licensed attorneys in the State of New Jersey, fewer than 60 are Certified Elder Law Attorneys.
John is the author of the book New Jersey Elder Law: A Planning and Resource Guide, published by ALM Legal Publications, the publisher of the New Jersey Law Journal.
John has won a Super Law Award in the field of Elder Law in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. In addition, John has won a Top 100 Attorney Award in 2014 and 2015, a feat no other elder law attorney in the state has accomplished.
John is one of the best known elder law attorneys in the State of New Jersey. He has served as lead counsel in numerous federal lawsuits against the State of New Jersey on various issues affecting the Medicaid program. John is the current Chair of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Litigation Committee.
John has offices in Wall Township and Middletown Township, New Jersey.
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1993
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Acquired: 1993
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2130 Highway 35, Building C Ste 2324B, Sea Girt, NJ, 08750
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Suite 2, 1650 Highway 35, Middletown, NJ, 07748
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Posted by Melinda | October 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Excellent Attorney
My sister and I hired Mr. Callinan to handle the estates of both our aunt and uncle. My aunt was living in a nursing home being paid for by Medicaid. My uncle joined her later. There was a house to be sold, inheritance tax forms to be filed, and money that eventually had to be paid back to Medicaid. ...
Posted by Lynda | June 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Medicaid & Medicare
A Real Lifeline
Mr. Callinan was so knowledgeable and he made our initial meeting so easy. He had answers to every obscure question we had regarding medicaid and did not rush the consultation at all. From there he involved Paula who knew everything that was needed to complete the process. She answered so many e...
Posted by Jill | May 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law
Outstanding and Dedicated Elder Care Lawyer
John Callinan is an outstanding elder care lawyer. I have recommended him to many friends and acquaintances during the past few years. He was hired for my Mother's Medicaid application process. This process is very complicated and I can't imagine completing the requirements without John and his colle...
Posted by Don and Sheila | January 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law
John Callinan
We would highly recommend Mr Callinan 's services .We knew we needed help with Elder care and we were lucky to find Mr Callinan. John and staff put our minds at ease during a difficult time. John handled everything professionally, as well as the follow through of his staff. Paula Fama knows her job ...
Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Outstanding Lawyer & Terrific Staff!
John and his colleague Paula Fama were invaluable me as I navigated the issues and challenges associated with managing the financial, estate planning and long term care needs for my mom. My interactions with John and Paula extended over several years and, as you can imagine, during that time, many q...
"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."
Divorce and separation lawyer
Elder law lawyer
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
2000 - Present
Principal, Law Office of John W. Callinan
1993 - 1994
Law Clerk, Superior Court of New Jersey
2012 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember, litigation sub-committee
2012 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationVice Chair Elder and Disability Law Section
2012 - Present
Council of Advanced Practitioners, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneysmember
2009 - Present
New Jersey State Bar Association, Elder and Disability Law Sectionroundtable coordinator
2000 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2013 - 2014
New Jersey State Bar AssociationChairman, Elder and Disability Law Section
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successful. statewide impact
remand to district court for further proceedings
permanent injunction against New Jersey
preliminary injunction entered against state
federal action permitting to proceed
1993
JD - Juris Doctor with honors
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
Medicaid planning techniques
2013
Medicaid Planning Techniques
2012
Medicaid Planning Techniques Update
2011
Medicaid planning
2011
Medicaid planning techniques
2010
Litigating Medicaid Issues in Federal Court
2009
Federal Litigation
2009
Medicaid planning techiques
2009
Medicaid planning techniques
2009
Medicaid planning techniques
2008
Medicaid planning techniques
2008
Planning techniques
2008
Elder Law College
2015
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Top Contributor
John earned significant contribution points in 2012.
Does the adult child (who is POA) have the final decision in deciding care for elderly parent with dementia?
10 Jul 2012
Do you first have to declare an elder parent in a nursing home, incompetent, before being able to invoke the power of attorney
30 Apr 2012
Is there a statute of limitations regarding settling an Estate?
04 Mar 2010
