Valerie A. Powers Smith, Esq., Lawyer at Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney LLP

Valerie A. Powers Smith, Esq., Partner Attorney
Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Trusts and Special Needs Trusts, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Health Care and Short-Term/Lo...

Phone:760-321-3727
Address: 405 Lexington Avenue, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10174

Law Firm:	Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney LLP
Lawyer:	Valerie A. Powers Smith, Esq.
Phone:	760-321-3727
Fax:	760.322.2107
Lawyer Title:	Partner
Practice Areas:	Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Trusts and Special Needs Trusts, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Health Care and Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, Accessing Federal And State Government Disability-Based Benefits, Probate, Estate Planning for the Disabled, Trust Litigation, Trust Administration, Surrogates Court Practice, Powers of Attorney, Pet Trusts, Contested Trusts and Estates, Special Needs Trusts
Bio:	AV Preeminent \| Valerie Powers Smith is of counsel to Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney LLP with offices in both Palm Springs, CA and Princeton, NJ. She has over 18 years of experience in the field of estate planning, trust administration, probate litigation; special needs and disability law including the following highly specialized practice areas: health care insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, special needs trusts, trust administration, estate planning & administration, guardianships, and accessing federal and state government disability-based benefits.Over the years, Valerie has concentrated her legal work in the area of health care law and has vigorously advocated for families and people with disabilities to gain medically necessary care from private insurance companies, Medicaid, Medicare, and other health insurance providers. She has additionally focused her practice in the areas of special needs trusts and estate planning and routinely advise families, executors, and corporate trustees on the area of special needs law and the administration of the same.Valerie has written extensively on a variety of disability law topics, has co-authored several publications on accessing adult services, Medicaid, and health insurance; and is a regular contributor to several newsletters of disability-based advocacy organizations throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania and California. She has also lectured for disability-related groups t
Admitted:	1998, New Jersey; 1998, Pennsylvania; 1999, United States District Courts, New Jersey; 2000, United States District Courts, Eastern District of Pennsylvania; 2002, United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit; 2011, California; 2011, New York;
College:	Rider University, Class of 1994, B.A., Bachalaureate Honors, Dean's List
Law School:	Widener University School of Law, Class of 1997, J.D., Dean's List
Membership:	The State Bar of California The State Bar of New York The State Bar of New Jersey The State Bar of Pennsylvania American Bar Association Desert Bar Association.
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Languages:	English

Lawyer Valerie A. Powers Smith, Esq., graduated from Rider University, Class of 1994, B.A., Bachalaureate Honors, Dean's List Widener University School of Law, Class of 1997, J.D., Dean's List, is now employed by Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney LLP at 405 Lexington Avenue, 26th Floor New York, NY 10174.

While being a member of The State Bar of California The State Bar of New York The State Bar of New Jersey The State Bar of Pennsylvania American Bar Association Desert Bar Association., Valerie A. Powers Smith, Esq. is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Valerie A. Powers Smith, Esq. as your lawyer, you should consider whether Valerie A. Powers Smith, Esq. offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Valerie A. Powers Smith, Esq. has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Valerie A. Powers Smith, Esq.'s office is located at New York, NY, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Valerie A. Powers Smith, Esq. has been admitted in 1998, New Jersey; 1998, Pennsylvania; 1999, United States District Courts, New Jersey; 2000, United States District Courts, Eastern District of Pennsylvania; 2002, United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit; 2011, California; 2011, New York;. His or her practice areas include Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Trusts and Special Needs Trusts, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Health Care and Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, Accessing Federal And State Government Disability-Based Benefits, Probate, Estate Planning for the Disabled, Trust Litigation, Trust Administration, Surrogates Court Practice, Powers of Attorney, Pet Trusts, Contested Trusts and Estates, Special Needs Trusts.

Valerie A. Powers Smith, Esq.'s college and law school education includes Rider University, Class of 1994, B.A., Bachalaureate Honors, Dean's List, Widener University School of Law, Class of 1997, J.D., Dean's List. Other biographical background includes AV Preeminent | Valerie Powers Smith is of counsel to Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney LLP with offices in both Palm Springs, CA and Princeton, NJ. She has over 18 years of experience in the field of estate planning, trust administration, probate litigation; special needs and disability law including the following highly specialized practice areas: health care insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, special needs trusts, trust administration, estate planning & administration, guardianships, and accessing federal and state government disability-based benefits.Over the years, Valerie has concentrated her legal work in the area of health care law and has vigorously advocated for families and people with disabilities to gain medically necessary care from private insurance companies, Medicaid, Medicare, and other health insurance providers. She has additionally focused her practice in the areas of special needs trusts and estate planning and routinely advise families, executors, and corporate trustees on the area of special needs law and the administration of the same.Valerie has written extensively on a variety of disability law topics, has co-authored several publications on accessing adult services, Medicaid, and health insurance; and is a regular contributor to several newsletters of disability-based advocacy organizations throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania and California. She has also lectured for disability-related groups t. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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