Robert S Bullock

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Robert S Bullock

4.9
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 53 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship ... +5 more

1020 19th Street NW, Suite 510, Washington, DC

About Robert

Biography

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%

20%
Estate Planning 20%

32 years

20%
Guardianship 20%

20%
Probate 20%

20%
Medicaid and Medicare 5%

5%
Power of Attorney 5%

5%
Trusts 5%

5%
Wills and Living Wills 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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+ 8
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 18 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 49 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1976

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 53 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1972

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Elder & Disability Law Center

1020 19th Street NW, Suite 510, Washington, DC, 20036

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Robert S Bullock's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

179 Client Reviews

Showing 71 - 75 of 97 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by steve | December 29, 2014 | Elder Law

Elderly abuse

Finding out that my father was a victim of elderly abuse was a shock. Not knowing anyone in the DC area that could help with this type of problem didn't help. After doing in depth research, I decided to contact Attorney Robert Bullock, owner of The Elder & Disability Law Center. He had the credential...s, experience and team I needed to correct my father's situation. When I made the call to the office, I briefly explained what had happened to the person who answered the phone and Robert was called from a meeting to talk to me. Robert understood the concern and urgency that was needed and agreed to meet with us on the weekend. The meeting was very informative and a plan was put into place to help protect my father. Robert and his team were very diligent and organized in implementing this plan. He and his team were always available to answer questions and I was kept inform of every move that had to be made. Robert was always there to help make decisions and to keep the emotions in check. This experience was like watching a "60 Minutes"episode. It involved an elderly man in the beginning stage of memory loss being exploited by a female friend. The Elder & Disability Law Center did what was necessary in order to get my father's life back. Robert Bullock and his team are to be commended for a job well done. If you have a situation arise like my fathers, you need to make the call to Robert Bullock and check out our options. My father's son.

Posted by Laura | November 19, 2014 | Medicaid & Medicare

Knowledgeable and Responsive

I first met Robert in 2008 when my father became ill and needed nursing and hospice care. My mother needed guidance to assist her in navigating the complicated web that is nursing care, medicaid issues and estate issues that one encounters when a loved one is terminally ill. My mother and I met w...ith Robert, who was both caring and a straight shooter, which I appreciated greatly. Being a legal professional myself, I understand that it is important to get to the heart of the issues very quickly, so that appropriate action can be taken. After all, any time that Robert and his staff assisted us with hospitals or caregivers, was time that we could spend with my father in his dying days. Robert set my mother up with a very caring advocate, who not only visited with my mother, but also attended hospital visits and spoke with my father's doctors. Robert also advised my mother and myself on significant issues regarding where my father would reside in his last days and his staff helped us choose facilities that could both handle my father's medical and emotional needs. We appreciated that level of concern from Robert. In addition, Robert provided us with legal guidance with regard to estate planning and medicare/medicaid. I would recommend him highly to anyone looking for the most knowledgeable elder care attorney in the area.

Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2014 | Elder Law

Excellent Elder Law Attorney

Robert Bullock, Esq. brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the field of Elder Law. He is one of, if not the most compassionate and hard working Elder Law attorneys I know. He is always striving to learn and do more for his clients. His work day does not start at 9 AM and end at 5 PM M-F; just t...he contrary. He works until the job is 100 % complete! He is a constant mentor to all that work at his firm as well as outside legal and health care professionals. I would highly recommend Mr. Bullock and his firm.

Posted by Andy | November 17, 2014 | Elder Law

Elderly Placement

Robert Bullock, Esq., from the Elder & Disability Law Center, is the best. When I needed a lawyer to help resolve a tricky, extremely time-sensitive elderly placement issue, Robert was the right person to call. He recognized the urgency of the issue and adjusted his own schedule to address my issue.... He was thorough, thoughtful, and decisive. Robert’s connections in the community are extensive and he is able to network effectively in order to gather the right team to solve problems rapidly and easily. Initially you might consider his services to be expensive; however, when I calculated the time he spent on my case without going back to the well, his value is extraordinary. Besides, once you decide you need legal advice, you probably shouldn’t be concern as much about the cost. If you want “cheap” talk with your friends at work. If you want results, call Robert Bullock at the Elder & Disability Law Center.

Posted by Steve | November 17, 2014 | Elder Law

Great attorney - focused on your needs

Robert is very well versed in Elder Law and planning issues - I have used him for personal legal guidance and I have had the opportunity to speak with several other who have used him as well. Robert maintains a laser-like focus on your needs and what a realistic outcome should be. Highly recommend.

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Robert S Bullock's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeremy Pryor

Elder law lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Cary Cucinelli

Guardianship lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Bennett Brasfield

Medicaid and medicare lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Robert's knowledge, experience, and expertise were invaluable when I had a series of difficult issues I needed help resolving. I endorse him."

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Elizabeth von Keller

Elder law lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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George Dale

Elder law lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Hyman Darling

Elder law lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Beverly Dyer

Estate planning lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Linda Eliovson

Unknown lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Lucy Deakins

Guardianship lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Other

"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."

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Frank Musgrave

Elder law lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Erin Kopelman

Elder law lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Angela Griffith

Elder law lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Vera Golenzer

Elder law lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Joshua Bushman

Elder law lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bullock is a zealous advocate who focuses on accomplishing his client's desires."

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Robert Grossman

Elder law lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Larry Burch

Elder law lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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Elizabeth Gray

Guardianship lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Barnett

Elder law lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Charles Sabatino

Elder law lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Musso

Elder law lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Joseph Musso

Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer

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Eugene Sim

Estate planning lawyer

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Robert Grossman

Tax fraud and tax evasion lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

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 Association

Member

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

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