$ 200-600 per hour
Ruthann P. Lacey
About Ruthann
Biography
Elder and Special Needs Law is a highly specialized and fast growing area of the law. While a traditional law practice is focused primarily upon functional expertise in a narrower legal practice area, the Elder and Special Needs Law practice of Ruthann P. Lacey, P.C. is client-centered and focused on the unique legal needs of the elderly and their families and those individuals of all ages with special needs.
Elder Law and Special Needs Law pursue a more holistic approach: assisting our clients and their families with counsel across a broad range of issues affecting their quality of life and their futures.
Ruthann is a member of
- Special Needs Alliance
- Atlanta Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Georgia Bar Association
- DeKalb Estate Planning Council
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Georgia for 33 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 31 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Ruthann P Lacey, PC
3212 Northlake Parkway, # 451167, Atlanta, GA, 30345
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Practice Areas
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Guardianship
Posted by Cathy | June 04, 2015 | Guardianship
Ruthann and her staff are the best!
Thank you Ruthann and JR for helping us achieve guardianship of our mentally handicapped & autistic adult son. He cannot advocate or care for himself in any way, so it was very important to establish our guardianship to protect him now and in the future. I know some say we could do it on our own, bu...
Ruthann P. Lacey's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Lacey is very experienced and knowledgeable in the area of elder law. She is detailed oriented and client focused."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"My firm and I have worked with Ruthann on several cases going back more than 5 years on a variety of issues involving young persons who suffered terrible physical losses and needed financial planning and special needs trusts, etc. Ruthann takes the time to explain complicated legal issues to clients in such a way that they both understand the legal work to be done and feel very comfortable having Ruthann on their side. I recommend her without reservation."
"Ruthann provides excellent service to her clients and as a result, I have referred many of my clients to her who are in need of advice relating to elder law issues."
Houston Smith
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2010
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics
2010
Top 50 Women Lawyers in Georgia, Atlanta Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics
2009
Top 50 Women Lawyers in Georgia, Atlanta Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics
2007
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics
2007
Top 50 Women Lawyers in Georgia, Atlanta Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics
2005
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
Certified Elder Law Attorney, National Elder Law Foundation
Work Experience
1995 - Present
Attorney at Law, Ruthann P. Lacey, P.C.
1993 - 1995
Attorney at Law, William H. Overman, PC
Associations
2008 - Present
National Elder Law FoundationDirector
2005 - Present
Council of Advanced PractitionersMember
2004 - Present
Lawyers Foundation of GeorgiaLife Fellow
2003 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Elder Law SectionMember
2002 - Present
Special Needs AllianceMember
1999 - Present
DeKalb Estate Planning CouncilMember
1995 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
1994 - Present
Atlanta Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
1993 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2006 - 2009
Special Needs AllianceDirector
2005 - 2007
State Bar of Georgia, Elder Law SectionChair
1996 - 2010
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In Re: Matter of Shandra Tamkia Taylor
Petition to Establish Special Needs Trust granted
In Re: Matter of James M. Godwin
Petition for Judicial Reformation of Trust granted
Education
1992
Emory University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
Trinity College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
2010
Plaintiff's Personal Injury
Special Needs Trusts and Set Asides
2010
Park Springs Panel Discussion
Planning for Aging
2010
Elder Law
What's so Special about Special Needs Trusts?
2009
WellStar Luncheon Estate Planning Program
Elder and Special Needs Law Update
2009
Plaintiff's Personal Injury
Special Needs What? Know when Special Needs Trusts are Necessary
2008
Special Needs Trusts
Special Needs Trusts
2007
Special Needs Trusts
Special Needs Trusts
2007
Special Needs Trusts
Special Needs Trusts: Administration Issues
2007
NAELA Symposium
Marketing a Special Needs Law Practice
2007
Guest Professor of Law
Elder and Special Needs Law
2004
GTLA Annual Seminar
Overview of Special Needs Trusts for a Trial Attorney
2004
Elder Law
What is a Special Needs Trust and Why might my Client need One?
Publications
2004
Exceptional Parent
"Does My Child Need a Guardian?"
2004
"A Will is Not Enough in Georgia"
Chapter 10: A Medicaid Qualifying Plan
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
If I'm a felon and I need to know how can I become payee over my child social security check
09 Jun 2012
Q&A
What does it mean to serve without bond regarding a will in probate?
21 Apr 2012
Q&A
I received an inhertance from my son for 50,000 will this effect my ssi and do i have to pay taxes.
06 Feb 2011
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
What is SSI?
19 May 2010
Legal Guide
What is SSDI?
19 May 2010
Legal Guide
What are SSI and SSDI?
19 May 2010