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also known as Bernard A. Krooks
Bernard A. Krooks, founding partner of the law firm Littman Krooks LLP, is Chair of the firm’s Elder Law and Special Needs Department. He is a nationally recognized expert in all aspects of elder law, estate planning and special needs planning. He is past president of the Board of Directors of the Arc of Westchester, the largest agency in Westchester County serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Past President and Fellow, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
Founding Member and Past President, New York Chapter of NAELA
Past Chair, Elder Law and Special Needs Section, New York State Bar Association (NYSBA)
Past President, Special Needs Alliance
Immediate Past Chair, Elder Law and Special Needs Planning Group, Real Property, Trust & Estate Law (RPTE) Section, American Bar Association (ABA)
Immediate Past Chair, Elder Law Committee, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC)
Past President, Estate Planning Council of Westchester
Master of Laws, Taxation (LLM), New York University
Juris Doctor (JD), Hofstra University School of Law
Bachelor of Science, S.U.N.Y at Albany
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA)
Accredited Estate Planner (AEP) (Distinguished)
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State: New York
Acquired: 1986
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399 Knollwood Rd, White Plains, NY, 10603
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Posted by AndrewHook | July 27, 2015
I am pleased to review and recommend Bernie Krooks. He is a national Elder Law and Special Needs Planning expert. He is a former president of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and Special Needs Alliance. He is the current chair of the Elder Law Committee of the American College of Trust & E...
Posted by Jefferey | July 22, 2015
Bernie is one of THE top elder law and special needs trust lawyers in the country. He is often looked to by the national media for information about these two very important subjects. The media and Bernie's clients love him. For good reason!
Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2014
I would highly recommend Mr. Krooks to those needing legal services, particularly Medicaid planning. The professionalism shown to my family is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Posted by anonymous | October 31, 2014
I didn’t really have a choice. We needed the best counsel we could get…so that was Littman Krooks. We needed expertise, the ability to see the big picture and the ability to collaborate.
"I worked with Bernie while he, along with several equally talented people, were co-authoring a practice system for Elder Law to assist lawyers who were less sophisticated in the practice, develop their skills. Bernie is very talented, and I have no hesitation to endorse him"
"I have worked with Bernie on many boards and have referred Clients to him. Based on this experience, I am happy to endorse Bernie as a National Elder Law expert. I have confidence in his ability."
"I endorse this lawyer. Bernie Krooks is one of the top elder law and special needs lawyers in the country. The national media often look to Mr. Krooks for his views on legal issues and best practices in this area. He is dedicated to his clients and meeting their needs. One of the best!"
"Bernie Krooks is well-known nationally as a first-class estate planning and elder law attorney. He speaks at continuing education programs for other lawyers all over the country. He is brilliant, hard-working and insightful. He is a delight to work with."
"I endorse this lawyer.I have know Bernie since he was the national president of the National Acadamy of Eler Law Attorneys. He is very knowledgeable. He is well liked by his peers. You could not go wrong by hiriing Bernie."
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