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Biography
Robert S. Bullock, Esq., CELA, CAP is the principal of the Elder & Disability Law Center and is licensed to practice in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. His practice focuses in the areas of Medicaid planning and eligibility, public benefits, Life Care Planning and Management, guardianships, conservatorships, disability planning, supplemental needs trusts, estate planning and general legal issue of competency, insurance coverage, Medicare and Elder Law issues.
He is recognized as a Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation (CELA) is a member of the Counsel of Advanced Planners (CAP), Chairperson of the District of Columbia Senior Resource Group (DCSRG) and a former Director of Shared Horizons, the Vimer Pooled Trust in the District of Columbia. He recently completed his term as a Commissioner on the Virginia Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Commission. Previously he served as Chairperson of the Special Education Advisory Committee to the Alexandria, Virginia School Board for two terms and as a member of the Governor's Advisory Committee on Special Education for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
In 2004, 2006, 2009 and 2011 he was recognized as one of the top Elder Law attorneys in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area by the Washingtonian. He received the Education and Leadership Award from the Association of Retarded Citizens - Riggs Bank. Mr. Bullock is qualified to serve as a guardian ad litem in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. In 2007, he served on the Estates, Trusts and Probate Committee of the District of Columbia Bar and was recognized by that Committee for, “his extraordinary contribution and dedicated leadership in the field of Elder Law.” He also was recognized by the United States Department of Agriculture for his expertise in the field of Elder Law.
Mr. Bullock is an honors graduate of Lafayette College, and received his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He is the only Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) practicing fulltime in the District of Columbia.
The Elder & Disability Law Center is a small elder law firm serving D.C., Virginia & Maryland.
The estate planning lawyers at EDLC provide comprehensive estate planning advice & legal services.
EDLC has the experience & a comprehensive evaluation protocol to address the needs of the disabled.
EDLC handles probate administration for estates of any size.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Elder Law
20%
Estate Planning
20%
32 years
Guardianship
20%
Probate
20%
Fees and Rates
Awards
2024 2023 2022
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Licenses
Licensed in Maryland for 18 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 49 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 53 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1972
No misconduct found
Location
The Elder & Disability Law Center
(202) 463-2757
Fax
1020 19th Street NW, Suite 510, Washington, DC, 20036
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Robert S Bullock's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2026 | Consulted Attorney
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A caring and generous expert
Mr. Bullock is a wealth of information. After reviewing our documents and asking thorough questions, he provided us with guidance on a clear path forward. He is a straight shooter; he communicates directly and know when to inject humor, which I appreciated. He is also very compassionate, doesn't make...
Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2026 | Consulted Attorney
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Great, straightforward information
I had a consultation with Mr. Bullock and he was very good at assessing the situation at hand and gave clear paths on different options and services that potentially would be necessary or useful to the situation. I definitely recommend speaking with him regarding elder care issues and the legal step...
Posted by Benjamin | January 30, 2026 | Hired Attorney
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DDA advocate and support
Robert was very helpful and resourceful for our family and receiving the help we needed for a love one with special needs. He knows the ins and outs about special education and DDA and was a pleasure to work with. A true subject matter expert. Keep on fighting the good fight for our kids that dont h...
Posted by Louis | August 3, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Great Resource
Although we were unable to recover any funds, Mr. Bullock was very helpful in providing suggestions for resources in the Commonwealth Attorney's office.
Posted by Lana | March 12, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
so grateful and appreciative for Mr. Bullock
I very much appreciate Mr. Bullock’s genuine care and concern as well as his wealth of legal knowledge and expertise. His willingness to take the time to explain complex issues and to make sure that I was well cared for are unique among attorneys today. I was grateful for Mr. Bullock’s compassion i...
Robert S Bullock's Lawyer Endorsements
"I consider Robert to be a mentor and a friend. His years of experience make him an Elder Law maven, and his dedication to client service makes him an unparalleled advocate."
"Robert is a pioneer in the elder law community who is generous with his time and in sharing his expertise with colleagues. I had occasion to seek Robert's counsel in a contested guardianship matter and his advice was spot-on."
"Robert's knowledge, experience, and expertise were invaluable when I had a series of difficult issues I needed help resolving. I endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Robert for over 35 years and have worked with him on a number of legal matters. Robert is a leader in the Elder Law community, possessing a wealth of knowledge in probate, estate planning and, of course, Elder Law. I have referred and will continue to refer clients to Robert, confident that they will be in good hands."
"I endorse Atty. Bullock as I have referred clients to him who have been very satisfied with his counseling and representation. He clearly knows the law and can apply it well to various difficult situations, thus attending to quality representation of clients."
"Robert Bullock has gone above and beyond, in providing expertise and legal advice on estate, medical, disability, and other related issues. He has been an excellent resource and generous, and I highly recommend him."
"I was seeking counsel for a client who has holdings in his practice area. Attorney Bullock was immediately responsive, grasped the complexity of the situation we were facting and provide astute, legally sound solutions. I endorse Robert Bullock. My client is very pleased as am I."
"Robert was recommended to me when I needed counsel on a personal matter as someone who could be ferocious when necessary and knew about guardianship. He was all that. His advice was absolutely correct. He was generous with his time and caring about my family member. I highly recommend Robert if you are in a tough situation and need someone in your corner who knows the law and has experience dealing with difficult situations."
"I endorse this lawyer. I had a client in TX that needed counsel in VA for matters related to his aging parent. Mr. Bullock was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and I was very confident in referring my client to him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bullock is very knowledgeable, experienced and resourceful in elder and disability law matters. Moreover, he is a pleasure to work with."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bullock is very knowledgeable, experienced, and a zealous advocate for his clients. He is often requested as a speaker as he is a wealth of information in the areas of probate, estate planning, special needs planning, and elder law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Robert is a highly experienced, resourceful, and relentless advocate for his clients, particularly, his elderly and special needs clients. And Robert is a leader among the Elder Law attorney community generously giving of his time and talent to further this important area of legal practice."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bullock is a zealous advocate who focuses on accomplishing his client's desires."
"I have known Robert for over 30 years and have worked with him as a fellow attorney on cases. I highly recommend him as the expert in the field of Elder Law. He is not only a subject matter expert but he has a wealth of experience in this most specialized of legal fields. He is talented and industrious."
"Robert Bullock is the undisputed Master of ElderCare Law. Having worked with Robert Bullock as a fellow attorney, I applaud his unrivaled knowledge of Eldercare Law including all of its diverse legal issues. However, Robert Bullock also understands the personal struggles families and elderly individuals endure in facing difficult decisions. He knows what he's doing and he cares about what he does! A decade ago, I recommended Robert Bullock to my mother for her elderlaw planning issues."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I routinely refer clients to Robert Bullock. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is well-respected by his colleagues. Robert is a true professional and a recognized leader in elder law. He is thoughtful, thorough, conscientious and a great advocate for his clients. There are few lawyers who consistently get results the way Robert can."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Robert Bullock without reservation. Having referred many of my clients to him over the years I can say without equivocation that he is a top notch elder attorney. My clients have been well served by him and I find his expertise unmatched in the elderlaw community. Having spoken with him over issues facing my clients I find him to have an encyclopedic knowledge of the law along with a compassionate and caring spirit. Anyone would be well served by retaining Robert to handle any Elderlaw, Estate Planning or Lifecare planning issue."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top Lawyers in Washington in Elder Law, The Washingtonian
2011
Top Lawyers in Washington in Elder Law, The Washingtonian
2009
Top Lawyers in Washington in Elder Law, The Washingtonian
2009
Certificate of Appreciation in Planning for the Future, United States Department of Agriculture
2008
Extraordinary Contribution and Dedicated Leadership, The Estates, Trusts and Probate Law Section of the District of Columbia Bar
2007
Top Lawyers in Washington in Elder Law, The Washingtonian
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Principal, The Elder & Disability Law Center
Associations
2009 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
District of Columbia Bar
Member
Virginia State Bar
Member
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Member
Education
1971
University of Pennsylvania Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1968
Lafayette College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Eleventh Annual 49ers Conference For children with 49 XY and their families; Annapolis, MD
Planning the Future for a Child with Disabilities
2014
DC 7th Annual Tenant Summit; Washington, DC
Estate Planning: The Pitfalls of the Unprepared
Languages
English