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Julian Eugene Gray
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Biography
Julian Gray is the founder of Julian Gray Associates serving all of Western Pennsylvania. Julian is one of only a few Certified Elder Law Attorneys in Pennsylvania, a designation conferred by the National Elder Law Foundation and the only Elder Law Certification approved by the American Bar Association and authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Elder Law
75%
32 years
Estate Planning
25%
32 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 31 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Julian Gray Associates
954 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Elder Law
Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law
Refuses communication, social worker took months to begin basic paperwork, paralegal doesn’t seem to do anything.
Julian is consistently called the “gold standard” when it comes to elder law, estate planning, and special needs trusts. I felt like huge high price tag would be worth it for his supposed expertise, but I was extremely mistaken. My sibling and I hired him to settle an estate and create a trust. Julia...
Posted by Susan | April 10, 2012 | Elder Law
Compassionate and Knowledgeable
Julian and his associates helped me through a very difficult situation. It was comforting to have the confidence in knowing that everything would be handled properly for my mother's care.
Julian Eugene Gray's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Attorney Gray is one of the preeminent Pennsylvania attorneys in the field of Elder law."
"While I have not had the opportunity to work directly with Attorney Gray, his reputation in the legal community is superb and I would not hesitate to recommend clients to his practice."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Experience
Honors
2022
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2021
Nations Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2021
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
Nations Top One Percent, National Association of Distingushed Counsel
2020
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Nations Top One Percent, National Association of Distingushed Counsel
2019
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2018
Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2017
Super Lawyers, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2017
Lawyer of the Year - Pittsburgh, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Nation’s Top 1% list, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2016
Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2015
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2015
5 Star Wealth Manager, Pittsburgh Magazine
2014
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2014
Best Lawyer in Pittsburgh, Best Lawyers
2013
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2013
5 Star Wealth Manager, Pittsburgh Magazine
2010
Top 50 - Pittsburgh, PA Superlawyers
2008
VA Accredited Attorney, Department of Veterans Affairs
2003
Certified Elder Law Attorney, National Elder Law Foundation
N/A
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America
Associations
2018 - Present
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court Orphans’ Court Procedural RulesCommitte Member
2017 - Present
Special Needs AllianceBoard Member
2001 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysPA Chapter Board of Directors
1994 - Present
Allegheny County Bar AssociationMember
Special Needs Alliance
Western PA Representative
2013 - 2014
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationElder Law Section Chair
Education
1994
Duquesne University School of Law
Juris Doctor
1991
Pennsylvania State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
“The Questions Before Us” Series
2021
NAELA Annual Conference
“In’s and Out’s of Law Firms”
2021
Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
“Legal and Financial Resources when Diagnosed with Dementia”
2020
Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Important Issues about Medicare Coverage, Social Security Benefits and Long Term Care 2020
2019
Annual Financial Four-um
What Financial Planners Need to know about Working with the Elderly and Disabled Clients and their Families
2018
PA Assisted Living Association Fall Conference
Improving Results and Quality of Life for Residents Through Elder Care Planning
2018
Medical Malpractice: Current Issues and A View from The Bench
New Procedures for Medicare Set-Aside Issues
2018
21st Annual Elder Law Institute
PI Settlement Planning: From Date of Loss to Funding...and Beyond
2017
Elder Law Update
The Medicaid Application Process
2017
Elder Law Update
Making Use of Trusts for Asset Protection of the Middle Class
2017
20th Annual Elder Law Institute
PA Orders of Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST)
2016
PBI's Family Caregiver Agreements and Use of Real Estate for Elder Law Attorneys
"Overview of Real Estate Issues"
2016
19th Annual Elder Law Institute
Medicaid Basics
2015
18th Annual Elder Law Institute
"Real Estate Issues for Elder Law Practitioners"
2014
17th Annual Elder Law Institute
Growing Your Elder Law Practice
2014
17th Annual Elder Law Institute
Medicaid Basics: Eligibility, Spousal Issues, Resource Transfers and More
2013
6th Annual PHCA/CALM Personal Care & Assisted Living Educational Summit
VA Benefits Planning of IL through SNF: A Win-Win Scenario
2013
2013 PHCA/CALM Annual Convention & Exposition
Utilizing VA Benefits rom Home Care to Skilled Care: A Win-Win Scenario"
2012
Western Pennsylvania Tax Conference
Hot Topics in Elder Law
2012
Special Needs Trusts Boot camp
Overview of Special Needs Trusts
2012
13th Annual Estate & Elder Law Symposium
Irresistable Force Meets Immovable Object - When VA & Medicaid Benefits Collide
2011
Nuts and Bolts of Medicaid Planning
Asset Protection Strategies
2011
14th Annual Elder Law Institute
The Intersection of VA and Medicaid Benefits
2010
Spring Conference
New Trends In Elder Law
2010
Family Caregiver Contracts and Use of Real Estate
Family Caregiver Contracts Overview
2010
Estate Planning for Veterans Who Are Seniors
VA Benefits Planning Techniques
2010
2nd Annual Financial "Four um"
Hot Topics in Elder Law
2010
13th Annual Elder Law Institute
Irrevocable Income Only Trusts
2010
11th Annual Estate and Elder Law Symposium
Medicaid Estate Recovery
2009
Understanding the Basics of Elder Law
Overview of Medicaid Eligibility Rules
2009
The Medicaid Application Process
The Medicaid Application Process
2009
Estate and Elder Law Symposium
The Year in Review
2009
Elder law Update
Medicaid Update
2009
12th Annual Elder Law Institute
Irrevocable Income Only Trusts: Medicaid and VA issues
Publications
2021
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"Planning a trust may seem complicated, but it's not impossible. Here are some basics"
2021
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"Planning for the inevitable"
2021
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"Are you Adequately Planning for your Longevity?"
2020
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Long Term Care After COVID-19
2020
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
When your parent is far away and you are trying to care for them
2019
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
What's a single person to do about eligibility for Medical Assistance?
2019
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Finding the Will to Have a Will
2018
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Whose Name Should Be On Your Bank Account (monthly column)
2018
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Whose Name Should Be On Your Bank Account (monthly column)
2017
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Tending to your IRA During Life and Beyond (monthly column)
2016
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Tale of two-deaths demonstrates why health care directive is vital (monthly column)
2015
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Monthly Elder Law Column
2010
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Monthly Elder Law Column
Languages
English