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Sarah M. Andrew, CELA*
Sarah is an Associate Attorney with Schoffstall Elder Law. In 2014, after spending several years in solo practice, Sarah joined Schoffstall Elder Law where she continues to focus on elder law issues including estate planning, estate administration, special needs planning, long-term care planning and guardianship.
A resident of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Sarah received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Millersville University. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, Illinois. She is a member of the National and Pennsylvania chapter of the Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Pennsylvania Bar Association Elder Law Section Council, and the Lehigh County Aging and Adult Services Advisory Council.
Her Lehigh Valley community involvement includes service as a member of the Board of Directors of New Bethany Ministries in Bethlehem and Community Bike Works in Allentown.
*Certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law foundation as accredited by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Elder Law
50%
14 years
Estate Planning
10%
14 years
Guardianship
10%
14 years
Medicaid and Medicare
10%
14 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 14 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 17 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Schoffstall Elder Law
2987 Corporate Ct Ste 200, Schoffstall Elder Law, Orefield, PA, 18069-3161
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Posted by Diane | March 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Benefits and Estate Planning
I recently moved to PA and worked with Sarah for almost a year on several complicated benefit issues for my disabled son. She also completed my estate documents including a special needs trust. Finding a good attorney is critical when dealing with emotional legal issues. Sara is experienced, respon...
Posted by Jeff | March 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Probate
Sarah and the entire office did an excellent job with my fathers probate. She is professional, thorough and pleasant. Sarah and her assistant Lisa return calls and emails promptly and are always ready to listen and help. Excellent attorney and staff.
Posted by Jill | November 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Estate Planning
It was a pleasure to work with Sarah Andrews. She made the entire experience easy and has been most helpful and supportive. I would highly recommend!
Sarah M. Andrew's Lawyer Endorsements
"Sarah is always professional, very knowledgeable in elder law and estate planning, and is qualified to tackle difficult elder law issues."
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Experience
Honors
2006
George Overton Memorial Internship, Public Interest Law Initiative
Work Experience
2011 - 2014
Attorney, Law Office of Sarah M. Andrew
2008 - 2011
Assistant Corporation Counsel, City Of Chicago Corporation Counsel
2006 - 2008
Law Clerk, City Of Chicago Corporation Counsel
2006 - 2006
Law Clerk, Lawyers Committee For Better Housing
2005 - 2006
Law Clerk, Chicago Legal Clinic, Inc.
Associations
2017 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar Association Elder Law Section Council MemberMember
2015 - Present
Pennsylvania Association of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2015 - Present
Community Bike WorksVice Chair Board of Directors
2014 - Present
New Bethany MinistriesMember Board of Directors
2012 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2012 - Present
Lehigh County Bar AssociationMember
Education
N/A
DePaul University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Elder Law Institute
Long Term Care Planning for Seniors
2015
Elder Law Institute
ABLE Act Roundtable
2015
Elder Law Institute
Elder Law Tips for New (and not so New) Attorneys
Publications
2016
Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI)
Ending Financial Abuse - A Case Study
2015
At Issue (PA Bar) p. 10
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Languages
English