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Martha Geisler Patterson
About Martha
Biography
Martha is the Founder of Geisler Patterson Law, she has over 30 years’ experience in the law. She was a winning litigator as a Deputy City Attorney. She decided she wanted more in life than winning trials, and gravitated to Elder Law because she knew she could make a difference in people’s lives while helping people with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinson’s, those who have had strokes, and people living with disabilities.
Martha has spent thousands of hours becoming an expert. There are only a few attorneys in the State of California who have Certification from the National Elder Law Foundation. The Certification requires both experience extensive knowledge, and recommendations Martha knows the rules related to both Medi-Cal and Veteran’s Benefits. She has helped hundreds of clients obtain Medi-Cal and/or Veteran’s Benefits to pay for care.
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Licensed in California for 42 years
State: California
Acquired: 1983
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Location
Geisler Patterson Law
500 N. State College Blvd., 11th Floor, Orange, CA, 92868
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Martha Geisler Patterson's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | January 16, 2015
Excellent elder law / probate and estate planning attorney in Los Angeles
Martha has been successful with my case and helping my family get right representation. I highly recommend Martha Patterson to friends because she is specialized in elder law. Her articles are useful and in a teaching nature. Since helping me -- she has become a friend, advocate and pretty much a ...
Martha Geisler Patterson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Martha is a great attorney who is extremely sharp. She knows the laws and how to help families. She also has been through this with her Mom and has used that experience to more fully help her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've had the opportunity to get to know Martha through professional elder law and estate planning conferences. She is an established and highly intelligent advocate who really cares for the people she serves."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Certified Specialist, California State Bar Certified Specialist in Trusts, Probate and Estate Planning.
2009
Certified as an Elder Law Attorney, National Elder Law Foundation
2009
Accredited Attorney, Veterans Administration
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Attorney, Geisler Patterson Law Firm
1992 - 2009
Attorney, Law Offices of Martha Jo Patterson
1984 - 2003
Attorney, Markman, Arczynski, Hansen, & King
Associations
2010 - Present
Veteran's Advocates Group of AmericaMember
2007 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
San Fernando Valley Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
1983 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2011 - 2012
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Southern California chapter)President
2009 - 2011
Southern California Council of Elder Law AttorneysPresident
2008 - 2009
Southern California Chapter of NAELAVice President
2006 - 2012
San Fernando Valley Estate Planning CouncilBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Conservatorship of Casey Kasem
Client Appointed
Conservatorship of Casey Kasem
Client Appointed
Education
1982
Western State Univ
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
California St Univ Fullerton
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Elder Law and Medicaid Planning
Special Needs Trusts: Creation, Taxation, Administration
2015
Elder Law and Medicaid Planning
Long Term Care Planning: Cost and Funding Options
2014
Financial Literacy
Powers of Attorney
2012
Lunch Network and Learn
Changes in Healthcare under the Affordable Care Act
2012
Lunch Network and Learn
New Law Affecting Veterans
2011
Parkinson's Association
Ask the Lawyer
2011
Parkinson's Association
VA Aid and Attendance
2011
Medi-Cal Update
Medi-Cal and Medicare
2011
Medi-Cal Update
Medi-Cal Update
2011
Lunch Network and Learn
Who Pays For Care?
2010
San Fernando Valley Estate Planning Council
Medi-Cal Asset Protection Trusts
2010
Lunch Network and Learn
Avoiding Conservatorships
2010
Caregiver Support Group
Veteran's Benefits
N/A
Orange County Bar Association
Fighting for the right to withdraw nutrition and hydration in the Casey Kasem case
N/A
Garden's at Park Balboa
Advance Healthcare Directives
Publications
2016
Geisler Patterson Law
Don't Go Broke in a Nursing Home
2013
Create Space
Nursing Home Dilemma
2013
Create Space
What If
2012
Geilser Patterson Law
Don't Go Broke in a Nursing Home
2010
GPLF
Consumer's Guide to Medi-Cal and Veteran's Benefits
Languages
English