Practice areas
Medicaid planning, Trust-based estate planning, wills, special needs trusts, family business planning.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 2000 | 06/13/2022 |
NJ | Resigned | 1998 | 08/17/2012 |
Legal answers | 173 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Outstanding Service Award, Edgar County | Public Interest Law Initiative, Fifth Circuit Pro Bono Committee | 2013 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney Partner | Dent Law Offices, Ltd. | 2019 - Present |
Attorney | Frisse & Brewster Law Offices | 2012 - 2012 |
Attorney | Self Employed | 2009 - 2011 |
Public Defender | Clark & Edgar Counties | 2006 - 2011 |
Attorney | Law Offices of Winter-Black & Baker | 2006 - 2009 |
Assistant State's Attorney | Coles County State's Attorney's Office | 2004 - 2005 |
State's Attorney | Richland County State's Attorney | 2000 - 2004 |
Staff Attorney | Community Health Law Project | 1997 - 1999 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Heartland Human Services, Board of Directors | Member | 2014 - Present |
Coles-Cumberland Bar Association | Vice-Chair, Scholarship Committee | 2013 - Present |
5th Circuit Pro Bono Committee | Member | 2013 - Present |
Veterans Affairs | accredited to represent claimants before the VA | 2012 - Present |
East Central Illinois Women's Attorney Association | VP Correspondence; Mentoring Committee member | 2012 - Present |
Coles-Cumberland Bar Association | 2005 - Present | |
National Association of Elder Law Attorneys | member | 2013 - 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Hofstra University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1996 |
Univeristy of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1993 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Trusts from A to Z | Legal Ethics | 2017 |
Trusts from A to Z | Other Trust Structures and Issues | 2017 |
Trusts from A to Z | Special Needs Trusts | 2017 |
Trusts 101 | Ethics in Estate Planning | 2015 |
AARP | Basic Estate Planning | 2015 |
firm workshop | Estate Planning | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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People v. Mott | Motion to suppress granted, case dismissed on state's motion |
People v. Leigh | Motion to suppress granted on appeal (as prosecutor) |
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Madison Mullady, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 5, 2015
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Ramona Sullivan, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 24, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Kaye is thorough, she works hard, and I would not hesitate to recommend her.
Madison Mullady, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 5, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Ramona Sullivan, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 24, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Kaye is thorough, she works hard, and I would not hesitate to recommend her.
Thomas McCloy, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Oct 15, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Dent referred a particular Kentucky issue related to larger planning issues for this client. Her communication of necessary information, timely clarifications from the client and availability for discussions as circumstances changed assured achievement of the client's desired outcome. Her collaborative style and collegial attitude made this engagement a pleasure to work on and speeded its successful completion.
Steven Riley, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 21, 2013
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Kaye is an excellent attorney who I've known for several years through professional associations. She continues to impress me with her innovative spirit, knowledge of the law and tireless work ethic. I would not hesitate to recommend her services.
Bryan Robbins, Business Attorney on Feb 9, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
James Frederick, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 7, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Dent and I both practice in the area of estate planning, and because of this, I have had the privilege of reviewing a number of her responses to Avvo questions. I have found her to be very knowledgeable and I find her advice to be both practical and helpful. She is focused on what is in the best interests of the client and that is absolutely essential for a good lawyer. Attorney Dent is an excellent lawyer and I am happy to endorse her and her services. James Frederick
Elliot Yi, Unknown Attorney on Sep 26, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.
Joshua Alexander, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 10, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer. From his impressive answers on Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving his clients.
Timothy Klob, Social Security & Disability Attorney on Aug 27, 2012
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I endorse Lisa Kaye Deselms Dent in her work both as a Social Security and estate planning attorney. Her responses to consumer questions on this forum are thorough, well-reasoned, and informative and her willingness to offer general guidance to consumers is commendable. For these reasons, and because it is abundantly evident that she cares deeply for her clients, I offer this endorsement.
Robert Stumpf, Unknown Attorney on Aug 18, 2012
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Ms. Dent is an intelligent and knowledgeable attorney. It is my pleasure to endorse her.
Sarah Hocking, Administrative law Attorney on Aug 17, 2012
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Kaye is quite knowledgeable and hard working. Her deep understanding of complicated issues in her fields of practice allows her to anticipate potential hurdles that might arise and provide her clients with options for choosing the best plan for the future. Kaye has a reputation of professionalism and passion for the practice of law. It is always a pleasure working with Kaye.
Sean Britton, Administrative law Attorney on Aug 14, 2012
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I highly recommend Ms. Dent. I routinely refer her clients dealing with Social Security Disability issues, and have heard nothing but glowing reviews from them for her compassionate and effective representation.
David Frisse, Health care Attorney on Oct 22, 2011
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I endorse this lawyer. She is smart, caring, and energetic. She is well prepared, thinks deeply, and anticipates "what's next".
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