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Robert J Shanahan
About Robert
Biography
As of September 2024, I have retired from the practice of law.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
28%
32 years
Elder Law
27%
27 years
Medicaid and Medicare
25%
27 years
Probate
20%
32 years
Fees and Rates
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 40 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 40 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Robert J. Shanahan, Jr., LLC
200 Rt. 31 North, Suite 200, Flemington, NJ, 08822
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Robert J Shanahan's Reviews
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Posted by Robert | January 8, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Robert Junge CFP
Bob is a trusted and competent attorney. He has written my family's will, and Trust. Additionally Bob set up the LLC for my business. I feel comfortable referring my clients to Bob.
Posted by Marge | February 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
High quality service from an honest attorney
Bob has been our attorney for the past twenty-one years. His firm has handled real estate closings, estate planning and LLC legal work for us. He is very knowledgeable and honest and it's just a pleasure doing business with him.
Posted by adina | August 27, 2012
The nicest, most thorough lawyer perhaps ever
he is informed, will keep you informed, returns phone calls,makes a supreme effort on your behalf. We are New Yorkers but when in NJ he is our guy.
Posted by anonymous | April 8, 2009
Competent, knowledgeable, caring Estate Attorney
Robert Shanahan has assisted me with the following estate matters: 1)Prepared Wills for my spouse and me 2)Interceeded for me as an heir to my spouse's estate 3)Enabled me to become the power of attorney for my mother 4)Advised me in my duty as executor of my mother's estate after her death Robe...
Robert J Shanahan's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Robert Shanahan is a very knowledgeable, hardworking and dedicated attorney. Robert is a well respected Elder Law attorney in Hunterdon County representing his clients with passion and zeal."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Shanahan is first rate elder law and estate planning attorney. He has a superb reputation, which is well-deserved. I have referred clients to Mr. Shanahan and have received excellent feedback without exception."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
Carol Perez
Workers compensation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2021
2021 Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
2020 SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
NJ Five Star Professional Financial Services Professional, Five Star Professioanl
2017
10 Best in Client Satisfaction-Estate Planning, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2016
NJ Five Star Professional Financial Services Professional, Five Star Professional
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Partner, Law Offices of Robert J Shanahan, Jr. LLC
2014 - 2022
Partner, Shanahan & Voigt, LLC
1997 - 2014
Partner, Kilcommons Shanahan, LLC
1995 - 1997
Partner, Ronca, McDonald & Hanley
1985 - 1995
Associate Attorney, Ronca, McDonald & Hanley
1984 - 1984
Clerk, State of NJ, Office of the Public Advocate, DDD
Associations
2016 - Present
Volunteer Guardianship One on One, Inc.Advisor-Legal Counsel
2000 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2016 - 2019
NJ Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysTrustee
2012 - 2015
Volunteer Guardianship One-On-One, IncPresident
2010 - 2011
Hunterdon County Bar AssociationPresident
2008 - 2015
Volunteer Guardianship One on One, IncMember, Board of Trustees
2007 - 2020
Hunterdon Medical Center, Ethics CommitteeMember
2006 - 2020
New Jersey State Bar Association, Elder and Disability Law SectionMember
1985 - 2020
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
Education
1985
Temple University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
William Paterson College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
Monthly Meeting of the Golden Agers, Milford NJ
Three Things to Consider Before Writing Your Will
2017
Monthly Meeting
Medicaid Rules
2017
Monthly Meeting
The Three Basic Documents Needed for a Good Estate Plan
2016
Walking Home: Planning Your End of Life Journey
Advance Directives for Health Care
2016
Elder Care Expo
Medicare and Medicaid
2016
Elder Abuse and Fraud
Elder Abuse
2015
Monthly Meeting
Three Essential Things to Consider Before You Write a Will
2015
HCBA Continuing Legal Education
Collaborative Elder Law Training
2014
Senior's Program
Three Essential Documents
2014
Panel Discussion
Elder Issues
2014
N. Hunterdon Rotary Club
Volunteer Guardianship One on One
2014
Monthly Meeting
Use of Collaborative Law in Elder and Probate Cases
2014
Monthly Meeting
How to Choose an Attorney
2014
Legal I & II
Business Entities and contracts in New Jersey
2014
Fall Education Series
Guardianships in New Jersey
2014
Board Meeting
Elder Law Issues
2013
Volunteer Guardianship Community Series
Estate Planning: Understanding Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and LIving Wills
2013
Senior Radio
Guardianship
2013
Senior Health Coalition Meeting
Guardianship
2013
Law course for Entrepreneurs
Legal II
2013
Hunterdon Hospice
What Happens if You Die Without a Will
2013
Hunterdon County Hospice
Being Prepared: Three Essential Documents
2013
Fall Elder Care Series
Understanding Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trusts and Living Wills
2013
Continuing Legal Education, Hunterdon County Bar Association
Collaborative Law in Resolving Elder and Probate Disputes
2012
Hunterdon County Hospice
Practical Problems with Living wills
2012
Center for Guardianship Studies, Volunteer Guardianship One on One
Guardian Responsibilities after Court Appointment
2012
BriteSide Adult Day Care Center
Standing in the Gap: Preparing to Care for a Loved One
2011
Hunterdon County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education
Practical Problems with Living Wills
2009
Tax Outlook on Investments and Estate Planning
Taxes on Estates and How to Avoid/Minimize them
2009
Legal I and Legal II
Business entities and contracts
Publications
2020
NAELA News-National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
The Durable Power of Attorney and Bank Disapproval
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
How to get power of attorney for my mother that isn't of sound mind
11 Jan 2017
Q&A
Can there be two copies of the same POA each with a raised seal?
31 Oct 2014
Q&A
If my grandmother goes into a nursing home will they take her house?
18 Oct 2011