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 Onnalee | February 11, 2010 | Probate
Elder Care Lawyer
John helped me a great deal with my uncle's estate. He was very understanding and explaned everything in language that iwas easily understood. If I had any questions, he was ALWAYS available to answer them. His professionalism is unsurpassed. John made a very difficult situation easier to handle....
Posted by Patricia | February 11, 2010 | Medicaid & Medicare
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John Callinan helped with a Medicaid matter. He helped me get approved with a lot of work and research.
Posted by Dawn | January 06, 2010 | Elder Law
The Perfect Elder Care Lawyer
I have used John Callinan on two occassions. Both experiences were positive and enlightening. John was able to provide us with a wealth of information that allowed us to make the most effective choices. Without him, our end result would have looked extremely different. The knowledge he has in el...
Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2009 | Estate Planning
Very satisfied with the services provided.
Mr. Callinan helped my mother with her estate planning needs and with protecting her assets from possible long-term care costs. He thoroughly explained his documents to my mother and put her mind at ease. We found him to be professional, prompt, and reasonably priced. Mr. Callinan continues to sen...
Posted by BILL | November 26, 2025 | Elder Law
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I CANNOT PUT FORWARD A REVIEW AT THIS JUNCTURE . I MADE ONE PHONE CALL ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO LEFT MESSAGE NO ONE CALLED BACK . CALLED AGAIN LAST WEEK TO SEEK AN IN HOUSE CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS ELDER CARE OPTIONS . RECEIVED CALL BACK AND DETAILED MY QUESTIONS AND AGAIN ASKED FOR IN HOUSE CONFERENCE . STI...
"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
