Lisa Salines-
Mondello

Attorney Salines-Mondello has been certified as an Elder Law attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF).

NELF is the only national organization certifying practitioners of elder and special needs law. According to NELF (nelf.org), ‘the Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) certification has frequently been referred to as, “the gold standard,” for Elder Law and special needs practitioners. This reflects the hard work and proof required before an attorney can proudly proclaim that he or she holds the valued designation.’

Choosing a CELA to be your lawyer is the surest method of independently confirming that they are more than just qualified, as certification is only awarded to those who have met stringent standards in special needs and elder law, passed a rigorous examination, maintain continuing education and involvement standards, and have been recognized by their peers and colleagues.

There are only a little more than 400 CELAs in the country who have been recognized as having an enhanced level of skill, as well as substantial involvement in established legal specialty areas. CELAs are required to demonstrate special training, experience, and knowledge.

For more information about the Certified Elder Law Attorney certification please visit nelf.org.

Attorney Salines-Mondello is a member of NAELA (the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys). NAELA attorneys follow the list of Aspirational Standards set in to place by the Professionalism and Ethics Committee. These standards dictate a level of responsibility which ensure that attorneys “elevate professionalism and enhance the quality of service to their clients.” Those who are aging and those who have special needs are often faced with complex problems that require legal counsel to, “aspire to a higher level of professional practice standards than other attorneys.”

Each state outlines the minimum standards required to practice law, however, NAELA members believe that those seeking counsel regarding Elder Law and Special Needs Law should be provided with service and professionalism that exceed the traditional expectations.