Rachel Anne Kabb-Effron

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Rachel Anne Kabb-Effron

also known as Rachel Kabb, Rachel Kabb-Effron

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Elder law Lawyer at Beachwood, OH
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Medicaid & Medicare, Estate Planning, Guardianship

23245 Mercantile Rd, Suite C, Beachwood, OH

Virtual Consultation Available

About Rachel

Biography

I Help You Make The Right Legal, Financial & Care Decisions For Your Set of Circumstances.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Elder Law 55%

Our compassionate and caring office employs three full time LSWs to help clients with care and public benefits advocacy. Your loved one's dignity and peace of mind are our top priority. We help with all aspects of Medicaid, Veterans Aid and Attendance and Care Advocacy.

27 years

55%
Medicaid and Medicare 25%

Dealing with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services can be frustrating beyond belief. We help you get back to caregiving while we handle the legal advocacy. With all the changes to the Medicaid system, getting through the long term care maze can be challenging.

25%
Estate Planning 10%

Regardless of your age, having a plan in place to handle your assets or health care decision-making in the event of your disability is critical. Having a will or trust can make after -death management of assets seamless.

10%
Guardianship 10%

When an elder is no longer safe or making good decisions, the guardianship court can provide the necessary decision-making authority. We represent guardians, wards and even act as guardian when there is no other appropriate person to act for the elder or other vulnerable person.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-450 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 1 year

State: New York

Acquired: 2024

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 27 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Kabb Law Firm

23245 Mercantile Rd, Suite C, Beachwood, OH, 44122

kabblaw.com

Online Presence

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Rachel Anne Kabb-Effron's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Matt | December 20, 2020 | Family

Knowledgable, Compassionate, and Caring

We have consulted Rachel on two different family matters and she was excellent in helping us navigate in a safe direction. Making suggestions and providing paths that we simply could not have gotten on our own. We would refer her to anyone.

Posted by Jordan | August 07, 2017 | Elder Law

Elder Care Consultation

I was in need of consultation on legalities and obligations regarding an elder care issue involving my 85-year old mother. After failing to get assistance from several other firms in the Cleveland area Rachel graciously consented to consult with me and was extremely helpful in providing answers to q...uestions on hospitalization, Do-not-Resuscitate protocol, Power-of-Attorney documents, and various other questions concerning the rights and obligations of a child to a parent. I also discussed with her the liability issues that might arise when an elder person does not have the finances to cover medical bills. Rachel provided me with some much-needed direction in all of these areas. Thank you very much!

Posted by Perez | February 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law

Thank you Rachel for your impeccable service!

Do you want to be there for your loved one and to provide care and have energy? Well then you absolutely must have the Kabb law firm on your side. Rachel and her staff will treat you like family and will be a true advocate for you. The burden of the legal process of not knowing what to do, or “how... to do” can be very exhausting and can drain you as a caregiver and you will not have the strength to take care of your loved one. I have used the kabb law firm for the second time and I am extremely pleased with their services that Rachel’s firm has provided. My advice from a caregiver for over 15 years is to go with the best in this industry and that’s the Kabb law firm they do a great job and they do it right! They are a law firm that really cares about their clients.

Posted by anonymous | June 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law

Elder Law

I was extremely impressed with the professionalism and efficiency of Rachel Kabb-Effron and her staff. We consulted Rachel following a medical diagnosis for my father, which would ultimately result in him needing long term care. She was able to provide my family with a comprehensive plan to ensure th...at his long term care needs would be met while protecting the estate. Both Rachel and the staff were very knowledgeable about the public benefits available, especially the VA benefits. The firm truly focused on the care of the clients and what is in their best interest.

Posted by Eric | February 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Thank you for your outstanding service!

As your loved one ages, you want the Kabb Law Firm on your side. It is difficult to quantify how much they can reduce your stress by acting as your advocate and gathering all the resources you need to care for an aging loved one. Our needs were simple. We wanted to estate plan and complete the imp...ortant legal work that will enable my sister and I to make decisions if our mom is no longer able to. While completing this process, we also learned how engaging the Kabb Law Firm can give us peace of mind should we have to make life care planning decisions in the future. I highly recommend Rachel and her entire staff to assist with such an important endeavor. Eric

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Rachel Anne Kabb-Effron's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bryan Adler

Elder law lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known and worked with Ms. Kabb-Effron for many years. Ms. Kabb-Effron consistently demonstrates herself as a leader in elder law and life care planning. Ms. Kabb-Effron also takes the extraordinary steps necessary to set her apart from her peers; including seeking the Certified Elder Law Attorney designation from the National Elder Law Foundation."

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Christopher Fisher

Elder law lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rachel did a great job helping me with my own parents."

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Thomas Mcculloch

Elder law lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Many of our client families face out-of-state issues when dealing with long-distance family matters. I never hesitate to refer clients or prospective clients to Rachel Kabb. Her straight-forward approach and compassion for aging adults is a valuable attribute to me when I am looking for help for my client families."

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Jonea Shade

Elder law lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Williams

Elder law lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Rachel for many years and she consistently impresses me with her legal skills and her compassion for the clients she works with. Rachel is an outstanding attorney."

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Bethany Stickradt

Elder law lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Rachel's passion for this area is second to none. I proudly endorse her."

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Roni Sokol

Elder law lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Rachel is an outstanding attorney. She is one of the few lawyers who knows how to navigate the complicated field of elder law. I refer all my elder law matters to Rachel and consult with her often on my nursing home neglect cases."

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Jennifer Corso

Elder law lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rachel is truly an expert in her field. She and her staff offer their clients comprehensive elder law services, maximizing benefits and helping them manage the maze of estate plans, nursing home expenses, medicare, etc. This is a complicated area of law, and Rachel is an asset to her clients and their families."

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Stephen Spano

Elder law lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Rachel is simply amazing. She is caring, direct and unflappable. Her intellectual credentials as a board certified elder law attorney are impeccable."

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Neil Rubin

Elder law lawyer | Dec 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is well-known in the community for her advocacy for the rights and care of seniors. The law is constantly changing in this area and Rachel is the prevailing expert when it comes to Medicare as well as other senior issues. I highly recommend her."

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Peter Sisson

Elder law lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I would highly endorse Rachel and encourage you to contact her if you need an experienced, motivated elder law attorney in her geographic area. Rachel has demonstrated her commitment to serving seniors in many ways. She is a board certified elder law attorney, chairperson of her local chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and past-President and Board Member of the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association. She keeps up in the ever changing field of elder law and is very passionate about her law practice."

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Patrick Curley

Elder law lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rachel is an outstanding attorney, leader and educator. I know Rachel through my membership in the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association. She is a respected leader in both organizations. Rachel has taught seminars I have attended. Rachel and her talented staff work zealously to protect and serve their elder clients and their families."

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David McGuffey

Elder law lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I've worked with Rachel on several projects through NAELA and the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association and have always found her work to be excellent. Without reservation I give her two thumbs up."

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Kori Whisenant

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Crystal Welsh

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Bryan Adler

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Roni Sokol

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Anna Petronzio

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James Bates

Elder law lawyer

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William Browning

Elder law lawyer

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Peter Sisson

Elder law lawyer

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Leslie Barnett

Elder law lawyer

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Kenneth Kabb

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Patrick Curley

Elder law lawyer

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David McGuffey

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

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Certified Elder Law Attorney Renewal, National Elder Law Foundation

2006

Certified Elder Law Attorney, National Elder Law Foundation

2006

Ohio NAELA Chapter Member of the Year, Ohio National Academy of Elder Law

2000

Community Service award, Cleveland Bar Association's Young Lawyers Section

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Owner, The Kabb Law Firm

2014 - 2017

Adjunct Professor, Cleveland Marshall College Of Law

Associations

2010 - Present

Ohio Chapter NAELA

President

1998 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

1998 - Present

Cleveland Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

Ohio National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Chapter

Chairman

2008 - 2009

LCPLFA

President

2008 - 2009

Long Term Care Ombudsman

Board Member

2007 - 2008

Life Care Planning Law Firms Association

President-Elect

2006 - 2007

National Organization of Veteran's Advocates

Member

2006 - 2010

LCPLFA

Board Member

2002 - 2006

National Organization of Social Security Representatives

Member

1998 - 2004

Cuyahoga County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re: Estate of Josephine Centorbi

Pending Ohio Supreme court

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Education

1998

Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

Juris Doctor cum laude

1994

University of Cincinnati

BA - with high departmental honors

Speaking Engagements

2011

Kemper House - Olmsted Falls

Veteran's Law

2011

Cleveland- Marshall Law - Guest Lecture

Elder Law 101

2010

Medicaid: Beyond the Basics

Medicaid: Beyond the Basics

2008

Monthly meeting

Medicaid Planning after the DRA

2008

Life Care Planning Fundamentals

Life Care Planning

2008

10 Tips to Successful Aging

10 Tips to Successful Aging

2007

Life Care Planning Law Firms Association 2nd Annual Convention

Marketing the LCP Law Firm

Publications

2009

NEOCMN bulletin Life Care Planning

N/A

Cleveland Jewish News Medicaid Planning

Languages

English

Activity

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