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Mary Brigid Fernandez
also known as M. Brigid Fernandez
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Biography
Ms. Fernandez is an elder law attorney. Besides her law degree, Ms. Fernandez has a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree of Social work and is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Brigid worked as a Medical Social Worker in a major metropolitan area hospital and pursued her law degree to continue her advocacy for older adults and persons with disabilities.
It is her unique combination of education and experience that makes her a strong advocate for her clients. She understands the healthcare system and is knowledgeable about the numerous issues faced by persons and families dealing with illness and the long term planning maze.
Ms. Fernandez is a Certified Elder Law Attorney as certified by the National Elder Law Foundation.*
* Neither the MO Supreme Court nor The Missouri Bar reviews or approves certification organizations or specialists.
Ms. Fernandez was selected as Rising Star for 2015.
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Licensed in Missouri for 19 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2006
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Location
Fernandez Elder Law, LLC
13205 Manchester Road, Suite 210, Des Peres, MO, 63105
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Mary Brigid Fernandez's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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High Praise
I cannot praise Ms. Fernandez enough! She is a competent lawyer, an active listener and truly cares about her clients. I felt completely at ease, allowing her to handle my will/trust documents. Everything was done well, thoroughly and to my satisfaction. When it is time to revise/review my docume...
Posted by Diane | March 31, 2014
VA Benefits
Brigid assisted me in obtaining Veteran Aid & Attendance Benefits for my mother based on my father's military service in Korea. My father passed away several years ago and my mom has Alzheimers and her care is very expensive. Brigid handled all the paperwork and filing of benefits on behalf of my m...
Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2014
Knowledgeable Lawyer
Ms. Fernandez was very helpful getting my elder mothers affairs in order. Set up family trust and worked very hard on obtaining spousal VA benefits for my mother. Highly recommend Ms. Fernandez for anybody seeking elder law services.
Posted by Dorothy | March 6, 2014
Outstanding Lawyer
Ms. Fernandez was extremely professional and knowledgable. She displayed great care and patience as we worked through all of the documents. I would highly recommend her practice.
Posted by anonymous | March 6, 2014
Getting affairs in order
Brigid assisted us in establishing our wills, financial POA's and healthcare POA's. She was efficient, knowledgeable and informative. She educated us on aspects of this process that were unfamiliar to us. We are confident that we have all of our bases covered. Her support staff was also very frie...
Mary Brigid Fernandez's Lawyer Endorsements
"Brigid is a skilled elder law attorney that I have known for several years through the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone needing the services of an elder law attorney."
Michael Weeks
Elder law lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2006
David Grant Student Attorney Award, Saint Louis University School of Law
2001
David A. Gee Meritorius Service Award, Barnes Jewish Hospital
2001
Caring Spirit Award, Barnes Jewish Hospital
1999
Friend of Nursing Award, Barnes Jewish Hospital
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Attorney, Martha C. Brown & Associates, LLC
2006 - 2009
Law Clerk, Missouri Court Of Appeals Eastern District
2005 - 2006
Legal Intern, St. Louis University School Of Law
2003 - 2006
Attorney, The Simon Law Firm, LLP
1986 - 2003
Medical Social Worker, Barnes-Jewish Hospital
1986 - 1986
Medical Social Worker, Visiting Nurse Association
Associations
2016 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys - Missouri ChapterImmediate Past President
2015 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysBoard President
2012 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys- Missouri ChapterBoard Member
2009 - Present
Life Care Planning Law Firms AssociationMember
2006 - Present
The Missouri BarMember
2006 - Present
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. LouisMember
National Association of Social Workers
Member
Society for Social Work Leadership in HealthCare
Member
2012 - 2016
Life Care Planning Law Firms AssociationBoard Member
2010 - 2013
Huntington's Disease Society, St. Louis ChapterFormer Board member
2010 - 2013
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (VOYCE)Past President, Board of Directors
2006 - 2009
Women Lawyers Association of Greater St. LouisMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Improvement Standard
The Medicare benefits were subsequently reinstated for the time period in question.
Education
2006
Saint Louis University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
University of Missouri, Columbia
Masters Degree of Social Work
1985
University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor of Social Work
Speaking Engagements
2017
The Missouri Bar Probate, Trust and Elder Law Annual Institute
Special Needs Trusts 101
2017
National Healthcare Decisions Day Training
Advance Healthcare Directives
2016
The Missouri Bar Law School for the Public
Wills, Trusts and Elder Law
2015
The Missouri Bar Solo and Small Firm conference
Looking Beyond the Special Needs Trust
2014
The Missouri Bar Annual Elder Law Institute
Medicare Advocacy
2013
Washington University School of Law
Veterans Benefits
2013
Stepping Up & Stepping Out
The Probate Process
2013
St. Louis Retired Public School Teachers
Estate Planning
2013
Solo & Small Firm Annual Conference
Complex Issues In Guardianships and SNTs
2013
Show Me Summit on Aging & Health
Advocacy: Changes in the Medicare Policies and Their Future Effect on Beneficiaries
2013
National Assn. of Prof. Ger. Care Managers
Ethical Issues with the New Medicare Changes
2013
Greater St. Louis Bereavement Coordinators
Helping the Bereaved Get Their Affairs In Order
2013
Brain Injury Assn. Annual Conference
Affordable Care Act: What We Can Expect
2013
BJC Outpatient Services
Important Legal Documents
2013
Alzheimer's Conference - St. Louis Chapter
New Changes In Medicare
2012
Stepping Up and Stepping Out
How to Proceed through Probate
2012
State Wide Long Term Care Ombudsman Conference
Guardianship
2012
Professional Geriatric Care Managers Seminar
Dementia and the Professional Caregiver
2012
NASW Continuing Education Seminar - St. Louis
Everything You Wanted to Know about Legal Guardianship or Conservatorship
2012
NASW Continuing Education Seminar - St. Louis
Legal Planning Techniques for the Elderly and Disabled Client
2012
NASW Continuing Education Seminar - Springfield, MO
Everything You Wanted to Know About Legal Guardianship or Conservatorship
2012
NASW Continuing Education Seminar - Springfield, MO
Legal Planning Techniques for the Elderly and Disabled Client
2012
NASW Continuing Education Seminar - Jefferson City, MO
Special Needs Planning for Clients with Disabilities
2012
NASW Continuing Education Seminar - Jefferson City
Legal Planning Techniques for the Elderly and Disabled Client
2012
NASW Continuing Education Seminar - Hannibal, MO
Special Needs Planning
2012
NASW Continuing Education Seminar - Hannibal, MO
Legal Planning Techniques for the Elderly and Disabled Client
2012
NASW Continuing Education Seminar - Columbia, MO
Everything You Wanted to Know About Legal Guardianship or Conservatorship
2012
NASW Continuing Education Seminar - Columbia, MO
Legal Planning Techniques for the Elderly and Disabled Client
2012
Missouri Show Me Summit
Important Legal Documents and the Prevention of Guardianship
2012
Long Term Care Ombudsman Annual Workshop
Legal Issues for the Nursing Home Resident
2012
HDSA Family Conference
Planning & Paying for Long Term Care
2012
Graduate School of Social Work Seminar
Important Legal Documents
2012
Financial Management Partners
Life Care Planning for the Elderly Client
2012
Brain Injury 8th Annual Statewide Conference
Affordable Care Act
2012
BJC Social Workers Seminar
Planning & Paying for Long Term Care
2012
22nd Annual Frail Elderly Conference
Legal Issues and Advance healthcare Directives
2011
Show Me Summit on Aging & Health
Planning and Paying for Long Term Care
2011
Show Me Annual Symposium
Social Workers, Subpoenas, Depositions and Courtroom Testimony
2011
NASW Continuing Education Seminar - St. Louis, MO
Planning and Paying for Long Term Care
2011
NASW Continuing Education Seminar - St. Louis
It's All About MO Healthnet
2011
NASW Continuing Education Seminar - Columbia, MO
Planning and Paying for Long Term Care
2011
NASW Continuing Education Seminar - Columbia, MO
It's All About MO HealthNet
2011
Missouri Brain Injury Assn. Annual Conference
Social Security Benefits & Special Needs Trusts
2011
Graduate School of Social Work Seminar
Important Legal Tools to Prevent Guardianship
2011
Graduate School of Social Work Seminar
Powers of Attorney for Healthcare and Finances
2010
Social Work Seminar
Guardianship Issues
2010
Social Work Seminar
Life Care Planning and Durable Power of Attorney
2010
Show Me Summit on Aging & Health
Aging in Place: LCP and VA Benefits
2010
Show Me Annual Symposium
Caring for the Elderly
2010
Show Me Annual Symposium
Life Care Planning
2010
NASW Continuing Education Seminar
Important Legal Tools to Prevent Guardianship
2010
NASW Continuing Education Seminar
Powers of Attorney for Finances and Healthcare
2010
NASW Continuing Education Seminar
Advance Directives for Mental Health Decisions
2010
NASW Continuing Education Seminar
Psychiatric Advance Directives
2010
NAELA, Missouri Chapter
Veterans Eligibility Issues
2010
Huntington's Disease Family Conference
"GINA" Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
2010
Council of Nephrology SW
Important Legal Tools to Prevent Guardianship
2010
Council of Nephrology SW
Power of Attorney for Finances and Healthcare
2009
The Missouri Bar Fall Committee Meeting
MO HealthNet and VA Benefits - Eligibility Rules & The Interplay Between the Programs
2009
The Missouri Bar
Life Care Planning
2009
Ombudsman Volunteer Training Program
Guardianship and Conservatorship
2009
CLE Teleconference
Life Care Planning
2009
Arnold Senior Expo Fair
Top Ten Myths About Estate Planning
Languages
English