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Karla B Levinson

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  • Wilmington, DE
  • Licensed for 11 years
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About Karla

Karla is the managing attorney at The Levinson Firm.  She went into practice with her father, the late Larry Levinson, in 2007.  Since then, Karla has assisted hundreds of Delaware families with asset protection and long-term care planning, and really enjoys giving families the good news that they have qualified for Medicaid and/or VA Benefits.

Practice areas

OtherGuardianshipEstate planningMedicaid and medicareElder law
  1. Elder law: 40%

    11 years

  2. Medicaid and medicare: 35%

    11 years

  3. Estate planning: 20%

    11 years

  4. Guardianship: 2%

  1. Power of attorney: 1%

  2. Trusts: 1%

  3. Wills and living wills: 1%

Languages spoken

English, Spanish, Latvian

Contact

1326 KING STREET
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1326 KING STREET
Wilmington, DE, 19801

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
DEActive200707/29/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Top Elder Law AttorneyDelaware Today2017
Top Elder Law AttorneyDelaware Today2016
Top Elder Law AttorneyDelaware Today2012
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
attorneyThe Levinson Firm2007 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Mid-County Senior CenterMember; Past Vice President2012 - Present
ElderCounselMember2008 - Present
WealthCounselMember2008 - Present
Delaware MAPS (Marketing & Admissions Professionals)Member2008 - Present
Delaware State Bar AssociationSecretary, Committee on Law and the Elderly2008 - 2009
Widener Law ReviewArticles Editor2006 - 2007
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Widener University School of Law ReviewLong Term Care Alert: An Analysis of Delaware's Approach to Medicaid Planning Techniques2006
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Widener University School of LawJ.D. (Magna Cum Laude)2007
University of DelawareB.A. (Cum Laude)2002
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Medicaid PlanningMedicaid Planning2017
Kent County Bar AssociationTen Things Every Attorney Needs to Know About Elder Law2015
Delaware State Bar AssociationTen Things Every Attorney Needs to Know About Elder Law2014
Medicaid & Elder LawMedicaid & Elder Law2013
Medicaid & Elder LawMedicaid & Elder Law2013
"Getting Your Affairs in Order"Wills, Powers of Attorney and Advance Healthcare Directives2013

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Highly recommended

Posted by ReneeTue Jan 19 2016

My experience with Karla has been nothing short of excellent. She is extremely knowledgeable, and she is able to translate what she knows to her clients in a very understandable way without ever being condescending. She is extremely reliable and does what she says she will do without needing reminders from the client. Unlike almost every other professional I have dealt with, when Karla takes on a task, the client can very safely let go, knowing that it will be done right and on time. In addition to doing the work that I contracted for, Karla went out of her way to help me with a related issue involving another professional, who was not doing his job properly. I have already referred my friends and colleagues to Karla and will continue to do so without hesitation.
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Sandy

Posted by SandyTue Jun 09 2015

Karla is an outstanding lawyer. She is very compassionate to her clients and their family. She creates a calming atmosphere when things are out of control . She understands people are grieving sometimes when the legal stuff has to happen. She never rushes the clients, she explains the complete process and even repeats when it's confusing. I would and have recommended her to family and friends.

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Elle Van Dahlgren, Elder law Attorney on Nov 28, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Karla is a high caliber attorney who has a wealth of knowledge in her field. Working with her helps ensure that your plan will achieve your estate planning goals. I definitely endorse this lawyer.

Amber Woodland, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 31, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Karla is a true advocate for her clients. She's knowledgeable and energetic and can navigate through the complex Medicaid and VA rules with ease. You want her on your side!

Maria Darpino, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 31, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. I have known Karla now for many years. She is extremely knowledgeable and always looking to improve her legal skills for the benefit of her clients. I refer clients to her and I am always confident they will receive excellent legal representation and the caring attention and support so important to the elder law client.

John Peck, Elder law Attorney on Oct 29, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Karla is an extremely sharp young professional. She is both hard working and knowledgable. She is rising star among young lawyers.

H. Bobotek, Elder law Attorney on Jan 18, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I have known Karla Levinson for many years, since she was a law student. She is tremendously knowledgeable, but she really stands out for her ability to communicate with people, and to make complicated choices simple. Her family's law firm has earned their reputation as the leading elder law firm in the Wilmington area.

Julieanne Steinbacher, Elder law Attorney on Jan 11, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Karla is truly a rising star. She does a great job both with the legal issues and interacting with clients to ensure that thier goals are met. She also is able to make clients feel comfortable as they address tough issues. I have referred members of my own family to her law firm and was pleased with the result.

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