Lori R. Somekh

Lori R. Somekh

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 30 years

Elder law Lawyer at Garden City, NY
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate ... +2 more

401 Franklin Ave., Ste. 312, Garden City, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 30 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1995

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

NY Elder Law Group

401 Franklin Ave., Ste. 312, Garden City, NY, 11530

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Lori R. Somekh's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Brooke | November 26, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

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5 year look back

I had a question about how my inheritance would be effected by medicaid's look back program since I'm disabled. She assured me it would not be touched and, in fact, would be beneficial to myself and my brothers. Since the poa is not sure what to do, I would retain her in the event he takes advantage ...of this exception exceptions

Posted by Melissa | August 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Look no more for your Elder Care Attorney!

Lori Somekh was very easy to talk with and explain our case that there was no question when we left her office about hiring her. Over the past few months, whenever I had a question or concern, she got back to me in a timely manner. She laid out all of the paperwork I needed to gather and explained an...y terms we were unfamiliar with.

Posted by Joy | August 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney

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Dedicated and supportive counsel

Attorney Somekh established my father's Pooled Trust account and was relentless and strategic concerning what needed to be done and how to overcome bureaucratic obstacles. Whenever I was confronted by ill-tempered and/or mis-informed agency officials, Lori interceded with unequivocal arguments in sup...port of my father's interests and encouraging words for his stressed-out daughter.

Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

EXCELLENT IN LAW AND PEOPLE

Lori Somekh has been my lawyer for 6 years. Without her on my side I would have never known anything about Elderly care law and real estate law . She help me and my parents during a very difficult time. She was not just a lawyer but a person directing me through every stage until she and I was happ...y with the out come. As for real estate if she was not happy she would not go forward until I understood and until the other party would comply with her. I did not fell as I was with a Lawyer but a person how took pride in what she did to help me as well as others. I would highly recommend her for her outstanding knowledge Elderly care and Real estate law.

Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2014

Knowledgeable and Caring

Lori made a most stressful time in my life so much easier to deal with. She spent a great deal of time gathering all my information. Advised me on how to handle the situation and was always available when needed. She did what she said she was going to do in a timely fashion. Her rates were reasonable.... I will be retaining her again. You won't be sorry. The nursing home my husband was in tried to strong arm the family and Lori stood up to them, alerting them to what the patients rights are!

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Victoria Powell

Elder law lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Other

"Lori Somekh will be my go-to lawyer for matters concerning Elder Law, Medicaid Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, and Estate Planning around the needs of an older client. Not only is she competent, experienced and reasonable, but she really cares about her clients' and their family's welfare, making home and hospital visits when needed. Most families are at their most stressed and distressed by aging, accidents or illness and Lori will patiently provide the protection and help they need."

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Jennifer Drossman

Probate lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly endorse Lori Somekh. I have worked with Lori many times and on every case she has been the consumate professional demonstrating not only a comprehensive knowledge of the law, but also a deep concern for her client's needs."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Owner, Somekh & Associates, PLLC

1994 - 1997

Associate, Cullen & Dykman, LLP

Associations

New York State Bar Association, Elder Law Section

Executive Committee

Education

N/A

St John's University School of Law

JD

Publications

2016

New York State Bar Association, Elder and Special Needs Law Journal Hormones and the Mind, Book Review

2013

New York State Bar Association, Elder and Special Needs Law Journal Reverse Mortgages: Dispelling the Myths

2012

New York State Bar Association, Elder and Special Needs Law Journal Turning Off the Implanted Defibrillator(ICD): Beyond the Routine Advance Directives: An Important End-of-Life Issue That Can Easily Be Missed

2006

New York State Bar Association, Elder and Special Needs Law Journal Assisted Signatures in the Elder Law Practice; What Constitutes Execution of a Document When the Client Needs Help Holding the Pen

Languages

Spanish

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