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Ben Neiburger
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Biography
Ben Alexander Neiburger is one of a select few Elder Law attorneys in Illinois who also hold a State of Illinois Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certificate. This makes Ben uniquely qualified to understand and counsel others on legal issues as they relate to financial concerns, especially for families with long-term care requirements and other special needs.
Ben is an active member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and a member of the board of directors for the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education.
He has also been admitted to the Bar of the United States Supreme Court, membership in the DuPage County Estate Planning Council, Illinois State Bar Association, and Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce.
Ben is a highly respected attorney in Illinois, being named “Super Lawyer” in the Elder Law category for 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.
Ben is a frequent speaker and writer to audiences of professionals in the legal, financial and healthcare fields.
How Ben can help you
As one of the few Elder Law attorneys in Illinois to also have a CPA, Ben brings a unique perspective and benefit to his clients as both a skilled estate planner, litigator and accountant.
Previously a senior associate in the Chicago office of the international law firm Baker & McKenzie, Mr. Neiburger left the executive compensation and employee benefits practice group to start his own law firm. Ben quickly became a recognized and respected attorney in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning and Medicaid Planning, which includes expertise in Special Needs Trusts and Tax Planning.
Mr. Neiburger is an active member of The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and regular participant and speaker for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) while in continuous pursuit of knowledge and insight to the laws and finances that affect families and senior citizens.
After graduating from the University of Illinois with a degree in Finance, Mr. Neiburger added CPA to his name, received his law degree from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law and passed the Illinois State Bar Exam. Ben was an Adjunct Professor of Law at Chicago-Kent for four years and a top regional instructor for the Becker CPA Review course. During his tenure at Baker & McKenzie, Ben was also chair of the Chicago Bar Association’s Employee Benefits Law Committee.
In addition to membership in the DuPage County Bar Association, Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce, Oak Park Senior Citizen’s Services Committee, and as a member of the Ray Graham Foundation Board of Directors, Mr. Neiburger is a frequent speaker and writer in his specialty areas of law.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Elder Law
30%
23 years | 500 cases
Estate Planning
30%
23 years | 250 cases
Probate
20%
23 years | 150 cases
Guardianship
15%
23 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-350 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 31 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1994
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Location
Law Offices of Ben Neiburger
747 N. Church Road, Suite B4b, Elmhurst, IL, 60126-1438
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Ben Neiburger's Reviews
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Posted by Marianne | August 16, 2014
Approachable, first-class attorney
Ben Neiburger is a first-class attorney. He presented a program to my local chapter of the Illinois CPA Society several years ago. My husband and I first consulted Ben for estate planning and have since recommended others who are also very pleased with his work. He and his staff have provided us w...
Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2009
Knowledgeable & understandable, professional & personal... Ben Neiburger is a great attorney
Mr. Neiburger first spent about 15 minutes on the phone with me (conferencing in my sister), listening to our situation and then letting us know that there were many things that could be done to keep our dad in his house when our mom had to go into a nursing home. We set up an appointment to go into...
Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2008
Estate planning expert
Mr. Neiburger completed an estate plan for my family. He was thorough and knowledgeable. I am comforted in knowing that my family's estate is has been set up in the most efficient and economical way possible.
Ben Neiburger's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Ben. He is a highly skilled attorney and well respected in the legal community."
"Some guys are the real deal and Ben is one of those guys. In this era where we are taught to self promote, self promote, self promote, I first met Ben through his quirky sense of humor. If a client asks you, "do you know anything about Elder Law?" -unless you really do, refer the client to Ben."
"When my father needed help with his estate plan, I took him to best elder care lawyer I could find. My father is extremely pleased with Ben's work and demeanor. I highly recommend Ben."
"I endorse Ben as being a very fine elder law attorney. He is very knowledgeable about many areas of elder law, including: medicaid, probate, wills and trusts and nursing home rights. I believe that he provides the very finest of legal advice to his clients! In addition to his legal skills he also is very personable and down-to-earth."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ben Neiburger has given suberb service to my clients. I even used him myself."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Neiburger is a former law school classmate of mine. He is an excellent lawyer who possesses a wealth of knowledge in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning and Medicaid Planning."
"Ben is an excellent attorney and an easy person to work with. I had the chance to work with Ben on a case involving one of my personal injury clients who received a substantial settlement and required assistance with establishing a special needs trust. He and Amy Pokras (from his firm) were a great help in protecting my client's eligibility for critical government benefits."
"I have known been as a fellow attorney for several years. He has been a great resource for assisting in various legal matters, and has always been willing to help. Ben is quite pleasant to deal with, knowlegable and does not exhibit selfishness in assisting others."
"I have had the opportunity to refer clients to Ben Neiburger over the past years and am always pleased with his responsiveness, professionalism and results."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ben has worked with a few of my clients. He has helped a number of my clients through difficult situations with elderly loved ones. My clients have given Ben rave reviews about the work he has done. As a fellow attorney, Ben is always helpful and generous with his time and advice. I would recommend Ben without hesitation to anyone needing this kind of advice."
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Experience
Honors
2009
Super Lawyer, Chicago Magazine
2008
Husband of the Year Award, Spouse
2007
Super Lawyer, Chicago Magazine
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Founding Partner, Neiburger Law, Ltd.
1998 - 2003
Senior Associate, Baker & McKenzie, LLP
1994 - 1998
Legal Manager, HPL&S, Inc.
Associations
2008 - 2009
Bensenville Home Society (LifeLink)Board Member
2007 - 2009
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Illinois chapter)Treasurer
2006 - 2009
Ray Graham Association for People with DisabilitiesBoard Member
1998 - 1999
Chicago Bar AssociationChair of the Employee Benefits Committee
Education
1994
Illinois Institute of Technology - Kent College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2009
Speech to Social Workers for Adventist Hospitals
The Top Ten Documents Everyone Needs in Case of Disability
2009
IICLE Annual Estate Planning Short Course
Will the Nursing Home Take it All?
2009
Chicago Bar Association - Elder Lww Committee
Advising Your Cleints About Long Term Care and Medicaid Considerations without committing malpractice
2008
IICLE Elder Law Short Course
Program Moderator
2007
NAELA Spring Symposium
Tax Planning for the Elderly
Publications
2008
Advising Elder Clients and Their Families
Chapter 15 - Tax Planning for the Elderly
2008
Special Needs Trusts
Chapter 16 - Special Needs Issues in Personal Injury and wrongful death cases
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Does an inrrevokable grantor trust protect assets from Medicaid ? Is it regarded as an assest within the 5 year lookback?
02 Jun 2009
Q&A
Can you contest a pension beneficiary?
11 Apr 2009
Q&A
Can the nursing home get money I gave as a gift ?
15 Mar 2009