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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Posted by SK | October 15, 2012 | Elder Law
#1 Eldercare Lawyer
I worked with 5-6 lawyers in the last few months. In my opinion, John Callinan is the #1 Eldercare Lawyer. He helped my mom and dad. He is caring and has a great support staff. He was a pleasure to work with and I would recommend him to anyone in need of an eldercare attorney.
Posted by Russ M. | August 05, 2012 | Elder Law
Eldercare, Patient & Knowledgeable
Our family hired Mr. Callinan when it became clear our mother was declining from Alzheimers and would need to placed in a home with 24/7 care. We recently completed the process of getting mom qualified for medicare. This was a long and complicated process. Mr. Callinan was very patient with us as we ...
Posted by Karen | March 27, 2012 | Elder Law
Glad he was recommended to us
Enlisted John Callinan's services first as my Dad's elder care lawyer on a recommendation from a friend of my brother’s. He helped my dad with a will and much needed advice at his age. The following year, my dad passed away and we again called John to handle the estate legalities as I was named e...
Posted by Joseph | January 12, 2012
John Callinan Review - Outstanding Attorney
I wanted to express my gratitude and appreciation to John Callinan for the outstanding service and support provided to our family over the many years we have worked together. The professionalism demonstrated by John and his staff coupled with a strong client orientation and very thorough knowledge o...
Posted by Stanley | December 18, 2011 | Estate Planning
Thank you!
Dear John, I would like to thank you for all your help and understanding as I don’t know what I would have done without it. Your knowledge and skill were really appreciated on my wife’s passing. I congratulate you for all that and say thank you once more.
"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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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
