Lisa Salines-Mondello

Lisa Salines-Mondello

also known as Salines-Mondello Law Firm, PC

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

Elder law Lawyer at Wilmington, NC
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Trusts, Estate Planning ... +3 more

Salines-Mondello Law Firm, PC, 6781 Parker Farm Drive, Suite 210, Wilmington, NC

About Lisa

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Elder Law 19%

31 years

19%
Guardianship 19%

31 years

19%
Trusts 19%

31 years

19%

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 21 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 30 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Salines-Mondello Law Firm, PC

Salines-Mondello Law Firm, PC, 6781 Parker Farm Drive, Suite 210, Wilmington, NC, 28405

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Lisa Salines-Mondello's Reviews

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25 Client Reviews

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Posted by Paul | May 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Professional and Thorough - No Questions Left Unanswered

I hired the Lisa Salines-Mondello Law Firm to handle my complete estate planning documentation. Every single person in the office works so efficiently as individuals and as a team. They know all the right questions to ask and will always find you an answer to your every question. They don't treat you... like just another client, I truly felt like I was a priority to them every time we had a meeting or conversation. I never felt rushed or pushed through any part of the process. Hiring the Lisa Salines-Mondello Law Firm to handle my estate documentation process was one of the best decisions I have made to secure my future wants and needs. I highly recommend them - 5 Stars +++

Posted by John | April 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

HIGHLY RECOMMEND

I spent over 2 years researching agents for estate planning. I found that while others appeared good, they did not offer a complete turnkey package especially when it comes to elder law. This law firm was expensive but yet it was worth it as this is not a time to do something on the cheap. All of ...the professionals that assisted my wife and I are exceptionally friendly, personable, and professional. I enjoyed working with them and regret that the pandemic prevented a face-to-face transaction. The volume of material is immense and draft material should be reviewed thoroughly. Just make certain their office provides adequate time for you to review your draft material before an office consult is scheduled. I would highly recommend Lisa Salines-Mondello. One will not be disappointed with the wealth of knowledge that is represented in this office

Posted by DENISE | March 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law

THE BEST OUT OF FIVE ELDERLY ATTORNIES I HAVE BEEN THROUGH!

When I first met Lisa, I knew I hit pay dirt. She had me in tears. Now, why is that a good thing? This professional KNOWS her stuff and laid it out for me how SERIOUS my road was with a disabled husband and ensuring I protected HIS finances. We left NC and I BEGGED her to do VA and WVA but.. she ...cannot. I have been through FOUR elderly care attorneys, and I wonder if they got their elderly care specs from YOU TUBE! All have been horrible. Absolutely horrible. Now... some might think Lisa is too high in cost. I would GLADLY pay double her rate for an attorney who really gets it like she does. The last thing you want to do, is go cheap, go with someone who does not carry the issues for you and lose in the end. If I told the story of this last "elderly care" attorney I have, you would think I am making it up. Borderline DANGEROUS in their incompetency. Back to Lisa, I am doing what she told me to do in NC, four years ago, and... finally getting there. But, would have rather just had her do it for me!!!! LOL And a reminder to everyone, the handicapped, elderly world can move very fast. Since I met her, my man is now in nursing home, and just found out he has dementia. Lord have mercy! AND.. SHE TOLD ME THIS WAS MOST LIKELY GOING TO HAPPEN!

Posted by Sylvia | December 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Salines-Mondello review

I am so thankful to Lisa and her team of professional ladies at Salines-Mondello Law firm, for guiding me through the process of creating my family trust. You all are so knowledgeable, professional, and caring. At the end, I was presented with a binder package of legal documents, so organized that wi...ll make it very easy to access when needed. Again, thank you, and best wishes for a very successful practice. We need people like you on our side! Fondly, Sylvia

Posted by Keelin | November 17, 2020 | Trusts

Knowledgeable and personable

Lisa offered guidance to me, a Pennsylvania attorney setting up a special needs trust in Pennsylvania for a beneficiary resident of North Carolina. Lisa quickly understood the situation, directed me towards the NC agencies who need to get a copy of the completed trust, and told me about a non-profit ...trustee who is a better match for this trust than the out-of-state trustee we had selected. Highly recommended!

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Lisa Salines-Mondello's Lawyer Endorsements

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Erin Russell

Elder law lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Lisa is extremely knowledgeable and truly cares for her clients. I would absolutely recommend her to my family!"

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Andrew Cobin

Elder law lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"It is my great pleasure to know and work with Lisa Salines-Mondello. Lisa is incredibly knowledgeable, and one of the hardest working attorneys I know. And yet, she has so much compassion for her clients and for her fellow bar members. It is a breath of fresh air for someone of Lisa's talents and stature to selflessly share her knowledge with her fellow members of the bar. Lisa has my unqualified endorsement."

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Kristy Andraos

Elder law lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa is an expert and leader in all areas of Elder Law, and cares deeply for her clients. She works hard for her clients, and knows that the issues Elder Law clients deal with are deeply personal and require special care."

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Colin Austin

Elder law lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Lisa Salines-Mondello for all Elder Law issues and for her knowledge and expertise with Medicaid Planning and Guardianship cases."

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Andrew Cobin

Estate planning lawyer

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Kristy Andraos

Elder law lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

2021 Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

2020 Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

2019 Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Senior Attorney, Salines-Mondello Law Firm, PC

2010 - 2018

Continuing Legal Education Lecturer, National Business Institute

2000 - 2006

Attorney, Lisa Salines-Mondello & Associates

2000 - 2006

Of Counsel, Harry Pass & Associates

1998 - 2000

Lecturer, Bar Exam Techniques Inc.

Associations

National Association of Elder Law Attorneys

Member of the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Branch

VA Certified Attorney

Member

Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by National Elder Law Foundation (NELF)

National North Carolina Bar

Member

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

Alzheimer's North Carolina Casino for a Cause Fundraiser Committee

Member

New Hanover County Estate Planning Council

Member

Elder & Special Needs Law and Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law Sections of the North Carolina Bar Association

Member

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

National Guardianship Association

Member

North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys

2018 - 2018

North Carolina National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

President

2017 - 2017

North Carolina National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Vice President

2016 - 2016

North Carolina National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Treasurer

2015 - 2015

North Carolina National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Secretary

Education

1999

Boston University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1995

University of Massachusetts School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Salem State College

Bachelor or Science in Political Science; Minor Criminal Justice

Publications

2012

Livin' Out Loud Magazine A Different Kind of Trust Fund Baby

2012

2012

Livin' Out Loud Magazine Medicare: A Brief Tutorial

Languages

English

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