Jeffrey Cotney
Cotney Elder Law
Gardendale, AL 35071
I work and reside in Gardendale, Alabama.
Cotney Elder Law
I work and reside in Gardendale, Alabama.
The Elder Law Firm, Planning for Life
Richard H. Young is the founder of The Elder Law Firm and is an elder law and trust attorney. He received an undergraduate degree in history at the University of Southern Mississippi and his Juris Doctorate degree from the Mississippi College School of Law.
Mayhone Elder Law, PLLC
Dennie Mayhone assists families integrate the legal, financial, and personal care needs of seniors and those with disabilities, and their families.
Courtney Elder Law Associates PLLC
RICHARD A. (“Rick”) COURTNEY has practiced law since 1978 and is the founder of Courtney Elder Law Associates PLLC estate planning and elder law firm. His primary areas of practice are: elder law public benefits law (Medicaid, Medicare and SSI) personal asset protection ... (read more)
Kyle Wynn & Associates, PLLC
R. Kelly Kyle, a partner of Kyle Wynn & Associates, PLLC graduated from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the University’s College of Administration and Business. He then attended Mississippi College School of Law, recei... (read more)
Morton Law Firm, PLLC
Ronald C. Morton, LL.M., CELA, is the founding member of the Morton Law Firm, PLLC. His statewide practice is focused on estate planning, asset protection planning, elder law, business planning, and Medicaid planning.
Kyle Wynn & Associates, PLLC
R. Kelly Kyle, a partner of Kyle Wynn & Associates, PLLC graduated from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the University’s College of Administration and Business. He then attended Mississippi College School of Law, recei... (read more)
Jan Neal Law Firm, LLC
Jan Neal is the owner of Jan Neal Law Firm, LLC, located in Opelika, Alabama. Her firm contracts with four of Alabama’s local governments to provide legal assistance to senior citizens pursuant to the Older Americans Act and one local government to provide health insurance co... (read more)
Think Different Legal Group
Background: Mr. Patrick C. Smith, Jr. earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the Emory University School of Law, where he was an Atlanta Law School Fellowship recipient.
I work and reside in Gardendale, Alabama. I grew up in Alexander City, Alabama and graduated from Benjamin Russell High School in 1991. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in 1995 from the University of North Alabama in Florence, Alabama and my Juris Doctor degree in 1999 from the University of Alabama in Tu...
Richard H. Young is the founder of The Elder Law Firm and is an elder law and trust attorney. He received an undergraduate degree in history at the University of Southern Mississippi and his Juris Doctorate degree from the Mississippi College School of Law. Before practicing law, he was a farmer, salesman, and a high s...
Dennie Mayhone assists families integrate the legal, financial, and personal care needs of seniors and those with disabilities, and their families. He is licensed to practice law in the state of Mississippi and has been accredited by the Veterans Administration to assist veterans and their spouses with VA benefit...
RICHARD A. (“Rick”) COURTNEY has practiced law since 1978 and is the founder of Courtney Elder Law Associates PLLC estate planning and elder law firm. His primary areas of practice are: elder law public benefits law (Medicaid, Medicare and SSI) personal asset protection and estate...
R. Kelly Kyle, a partner of Kyle Wynn & Associates, PLLC graduated from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the University’s College of Administration and Business. He then attended Mississippi College School of Law, receiving his Juris Doctor degree...
Ronald C. Morton, LL.M., CELA, is the founding member of the Morton Law Firm, PLLC. His statewide practice is focused on estate planning, asset protection planning, elder law, business planning, and Medicaid planning. Mr. Morton graduated cum laude from Mississippi College in 1988 with a double major in public administ...
R. Kelly Kyle, a partner of Kyle Wynn & Associates, PLLC graduated from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the University’s College of Administration and Business. He then attended Mississippi College School of Law, receiving his Juris Doctor degree...
Jan Neal is the owner of Jan Neal Law Firm, LLC, located in Opelika, Alabama. Her firm contracts with four of Alabama’s local governments to provide legal assistance to senior citizens pursuant to the Older Americans Act and one local government to provide health insurance counseling to seniors and disabled...
Background: Mr. Patrick C. Smith, Jr. earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the Emory University School of Law, where he was an Atlanta Law School Fellowship recipient. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Air Force Academy, and also a Master's degree in Public Policy and Administration...
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