$ 425-425 per hour
When faced with how to begin his career, Chris decided to return to his hometown community and serve the families that supported him as a child. Since he began the practice of law in 2006 as an Associate Attorney with the firm’s predecessor, Radley & Rheinhardt, Chris worked hard to build the practice into the area’s premier Elder Law and Estate Planning firm. Now a Partner at Rheinhardt and Bray, P.C., Chris handles all aspects of what has become known as “Elder Law” including Crisis Medicaid & Long term Care Planning, Estate Planning, Guardianships and Estate Administration, including Estate Litigation.
Chris is a member of the NY State Bar Association, Elder Law & Special Needs Section where he is a Past Chair of the section and a former District Delegate. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and served on the Board of Directors for the NY Chapter. Chris is Past President of the Herkimer County Bar Association and has served as Treasurer since 2015. He is a member of the Oneida County Bar Association as well as the City of Rome Bar Association. Chris also seeved a term as a member of the Attorney Grievance Committee for the 5th Judicial District.
Chris is a regular speaker and presenter on the topic of Elder Law throughout the Mohawk Valley, speaking to community organizations, professional associations and fellow attorneys as a part of the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program.
When not in the office, Chris can usually be found coaching one of his children, whether it be on the sideline of the soccer field or the basketball court or in the dugout at the softball field.
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Acquired: 2006
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85 Otsego St, Ilion, NY, 13357-1803
301 Black River Boulevard, Rome, NY, 13440
10 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Estate Planning
Posted by Patricia | September 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Elder Law and Medicaid Law
Mr. Bray was exceptional in providing our parents their legal rights with all considerations of Property, Medicaid, Final Arrangements. His and his staff’s guidance took a very large burden, that our parents did not prepare for, and allowed us the ability to ensure our parents received the best care ...
Posted by Laverne | October 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Medicaid, trust, will
Chris provided sterling support when we came to him with the problem of medicaid and asset protection for me and my wife when she faced long term care. She passed away before that need arose but Chris had put protections in place. Following that he helped me with similar planning (will, trust) and ...
Posted by Jennifer | January 28, 2018 | Estate Planning
Excellent
I highly recommend Mr. Bray. My elderly father and I had a consultation that was informative and comprehensive, with out being overwhelming. We left the office feeling confident that we had the best plan for my dad's financial future.
Posted by Annette | March 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Great Estate Planners
I cannot say enough about Chris. He was a great help to my father (and myself) with taking care of his estate. He always had time to talk to my father and treated him with utmost respect. He explained, in depth, all avenues that my father could go with the planning his estate. Chris, dealt with sen...
Posted by Amy | October 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Excellent Estate Planning Advice
My family recently engaged Chris to manage our estate planning. We were so impressed with his knowledge and understanding of what our options were. He was patient and always had time for us, making an overwhelming and complex subject, understandable. We so appreciate Chris's advice and counsel and...
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Elder law lawyer
2014
Clara Barton Volunteer Leadership Award, American Red Cross
2018 - Present
Town Attorney, Town of Herkimer
2018 - Present
Town Attorney, Town of Litchfield
2006 - Present
Partner, Rheinhardt and Bray, PC
2023 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Elder Law SectionPast Chair
2015 - Present
Herkimer County Chamber of CommerceBoard of Directors
2015 - Present
Herkimer County Bar AssociationTreasurer
2013 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (New York chapter)Member
2012 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2011 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Law SectionMember
2011 - Present
City of Rome Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Oneida County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Rome Area Chamber of CommerceMember
2011 - Present
Peacemaker Program, Inc.Volunteer
2010 - Present
Ilion Community ClubMember
2010 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Elder Law SectionMember
2006 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Herkimer County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Ilion AYSOVolunteer Coach
2022 - 2023
New York State Bar Association, Elder Law SectionChair
2021 - 2022
New York State Bar Association, Elder Law SectionChair-Elect
2020 - 2021
New York State Bar Association, Elder Law SectionVice Chair
2019 - 2020
New York State Bar Association, Elder Law SectionSecretary
2018 - 2019
New York State Bar Association, Elder Law SectionTreasurer
2017 - 2023
Attorney Grievance Committee - Fifth Judicial DistrictMember
2015 - 2018
New York State Bar Association, Elder Law SectionDistrict Delegate
2015 - 2017
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (New York chapter)Board of Directors
2014 - 2018
Herkimer Area Resource CenterBoard of Directors
2012 - 2014
American Red Cross of the Mohawk ValleyChairman
2012 - 2014
Herkimer County Bar AssociationPresident
2007 - 2014
American Red Cross of the Mohawk ValleyBoard of Directors
Successful in obtaining increase in Community Spouse Resource Allowance and amending the date of eligibility to June 1 resulting in a refund of amounts paid by CS for the months of June, July and August
Finding that uncompensated transfers made by Applicant were made for a purpose other than to qualify for Medicaid and must be disregarded; DSS penalty period of 2.34 months reduced to zero months
Finding that uncompensated transfers made by Applicant were made for a purpose other than to qualify for Medicaid and must be disregarded; DSS penalty period of 5.587 months reduced to zero months
Reversed DSS position to count homestead as an available resource; reduction of assessed penalty period from 8.65 months to 2.9 months
DSS determination reversed, penalty period eliminated
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BS - Bachelor of Science
2021
Elder Law Case Update
2018
Asset Conversion from Non-Exempt to Exempt
2018
Lookback Period and Qualifying Asset Transfers Rule
2017
2016
2015
Crisis Medicaid Planning and Assistance
2015
Advanced Directives/Nursing Home Resident Situations
2015
Advanced Directives
2015
Estate Planning/Advanced Directives
2015
2014
Advanced Directives
2014
The Basics of Special Needs Planning
2013
Crisis Medicaid Planning and Assistance
2013
Elder Law Case Update
2014
2010
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