also known as Amy Parise Delaney
Amy Delaney is the founding Partner of DDV Law, Ltd. where her elder law practice concentrates in nursing home residents’ rights, Medicaid, special needs and estate planning, guardianship and probate litigation, administrative litigation, and probate & estate administration. Amy is a Board-Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), as certified by the National Elder Law Foundation and the American Bar Association.
Recognized by her clients, Amy received the highest rating by and the award of Leading Lawyer. The judiciary has granted Ms. Delaney the highest AV rating for ethics and expertise through Martindale-Hubbell. She was also selected by her peers as a Leading Lawyer for over 12 years, a Super Lawyer for over a decade, and has been deemed one of the Top 50 Female Attorneys in Illinois. She has been accepted into the Council of Advanced Practitioners by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). Ms. Delaney is board member and Past-President of NAELA in Illinois where she serves on the legislative committee. She served on the editorial board of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Law Journal and has been a member of the Chicago Bar Association, Elder Law Committee; the Illinois Bar Association; and the South Suburban Estate Planning Council. She also volunteers on the board of directors of several charitable foundations, including the Veterans’ Legal Aid Society and Morgan Park Academy. Ms. Delaney received her B.A. and M.S. from the University of Illinois, and her J.D. from Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon. She has served as a professor of law at the University of Illinois at Chicago (formerly, The John Marshall School of Law). She has been admitted to practice in Washington, Oregon, Indiana, and Illinois, and also before the U.S. District Court and U.S. Tax Court.
Frequently quoted in media outlets such as the Daily Southtown, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Hospital News, The New York Times, she was also featured on PBS and CNN to discuss elder law issues. Most recently, Ms. Delaney was featured on WGN and WBEZ where she assisted the Alzheimer’s’ Foundation in a talk about legal issues facing families with dementia. Amy Delaney is a frequent lecturer on the topic of Elder Law, advising and educating other attorneys and community organizations through her service at the faculty of the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, the National Business Institute, and Illinois State Bar Association. She also has served as a bar review examiner and proctor for the National Elder Law Foundation, and she also served on the Advisory Board for the University of Illinois College of Nursing, the Alvernia Manor Retirement Community through the Sisters of St. Francis of Christ the King. Ms. Delaney was also tasked by the governor’s office to draft rules relating to remote signings and notarizations during the pandemic and was nominated by the Secretary of State to serve on its Remote Notarization Taskforce. She is a leading author of the treatise on elder law and continues her passion for elder law through writing, speaking, and mentoring other attorneys.
Ms. Delaney has drafted and assisted in the passage and blockage of legislation to protect seniors, people with disabilities, and nursing home residents. Amy has assisted in the drafting of the Illinois Trust Code, the Illinois Decanting Act, the Power of Attorney Act, the Probate Act, the Nursing Home Care Act, and public benefits statutes and regulations. She served as a legal expert in certain litigation cases, and has testified before Senate, the Joint Committee on Legislative Rulemaking, and House committees.
In 2023, Amy has continued to work to further the advancement of elder law researching, studying and speaking on international retirement through the use of the Golden Visa Program, assisted in the creation of a Probate Manual, and drafted a chapter in a treatise on drafting and negotiating long term care contracts.
In her free time, Amy loves the vibe of downtown Chicago, art, traveling, snorkeling, skydiving, and spending time with her family and friends.
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Posted by Jean | December 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Amy is my supplemental needs lawyer. She has helped me immensely. She always has my back and fights for me. I highly recommend her!
Posted by Leslie | December 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Me and my parents have hired Amy Delaney to represent us in two different Medicaid applications and for a will and trust. Attorney Amy Delaney fought for us to attain the best outcome allowed under the law. She respects, is considerate, and is highly professional educated at every level. She was t...
Posted by Kristina | December 9, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I cannot praise Ms. Delaney highly enough! She is an absolutely amazing attorney, very meticulous, sharp, and detailed oriented, as well as a kind hearted and insightful individual. She is honest and straightforward, taking the time to thoroughly examine the particulars of any situation. She is al...
Posted by Rich | February 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Amy and her staff assisted with elder care planning and the Medicaid application process for my mom. I could not have been more pleased with the level of service and personal attention I received. Quite simply - Amy is an outstanding attorney and individual. I found Amy to be thoroughly knowledgable ...
Posted by Heather | September 4, 2014
Amy Delaney has been a phenomenal lawyer guiding me through the guardianship process and helping me with multiple facets of elder care. She always responds to my questions promptly. If she doesn't have the answer or deal with a certain aspect, she gets me in touch with someone who can help. Amy wi...
"I have worked with Amy on client cases, and also through the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. She is a diligent, understanding, and respected advocate for her elderly clients both in and outside of the courtroom."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Delaney's reputation amongst Elder Law attorneys is nationwide. Many look to her for advice and counsel of which she gives freely. She is an asset to our national community."
"I have come to know Amy as a fellow member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. She is always available to other attorneys to share her considerable knowledge and I know that her office provides very valuable services to the general public. In short, I believe that Amy Delaney is an excellent estate planning and elder law attorney!"
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2024
Rated AV Preeminent - Highest Possible Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2022
Top 50 Female Attorneys in Illinois, SuperLawyers
2022
Ten Year Award as Super Lawyer in Illinois, Super Lawyer
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2013
Top Ten Elder Law Attorneys in Illinois, Leading Lawyers Network
2012
Leading Lawyer, Leadling Lawyers
2012
Top 100 Female Lawyers in Illinois, Leading Lawyers Network
2011
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2010
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2010
Outstanding Chapter Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
2019 - Present
Arbitrator, FINRA
1999 - Present
Managing Partner, DDV Law, Ltd.
2013 - 2017
Adjunct Professor, John Marshall Law School
1999 - 2003
Adjunct Professor, Moraine Valley Community College
1997 - 1999
Associate Attorney, Reinisch Mackenzie, PC
2020 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Illinois ChapterBoard Member
2019 - Present
National Elder Law FoundationCommitteemember
2016 - Present
Veterans Legal Aid SocietyBoard Member
2020 - 2024
Morgan Park AcademyBoard Member
2012 - 2016
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Illinois chapter)Treasurer
2010 - 2011
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Illinois chapter)President
2008 - 2017
Alvernia Manor Retirement HomeBoard Member
1999 - 2002
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Illinois chapter)Chairperson PR
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Successful outcome; attorneys' fees assessed to facility.
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J.D.
1995
Master's
1992
Bachelor's
2023
2023
2022
Tips and Tricks with IRAs Unprogram Leader
2022
2022
2020
Remote Notarization and Signing of Estate Planning Documents during COVID
2019
Ethics and Capacity Issues Affecting Seniors and their Estate Plans
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2014
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Discussion Leader - Nursing Home Residents Rights
2013
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2012
Supplemental Needs Trusts
2012
Elder Law Update
2012
Planning for Children with Special Needs
2012
Litigating Medicaid Cases Moderator
2012
Nursing Home Residents Rights
2012
Handling Medicaid Applications and Appeals
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