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Divorce Mediation: The Sensible, Affordable Alternative
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In re Keri Lead Counsel
New Jersey Super Lawyer
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Mar
Vanarelli & Li, LLC Launches VanarelliLaw.com Website
March 25, 2015
Leading NJ Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney continues to set industry standards for best...
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Feb
New Jersey Pays $100,000 in Legal Fees in Federal Lawsuit Excluding VA Pension as Income for Medicaid
February 27, 2015
Here are checks from the State of New Jersey issued to plaintiffs’ counsel as a...
11
Feb
New Jersey Settles Federal Lawsuit, Amending its Medicaid Program to Exclude VA Pension as Countable Income
February 11, 2015
In February 2015, a Consent Order was filed in New Jersey federal district court, concluding a...
25
Nov
I will be presenting on December 18th at NJICLE’s Elder Law College 2014 on “Social Security and Veterans Benefits”
November 25, 2014
Elder Law College 2014 Presented by the New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education...
14
Nov
I will be presenting on December 3rd at NJICLE’s Tax and Estate Planning Forum on “Recent Developments in Planning for Disabled Beneficiaries”
November 14, 2014
72nd Semi Annual Tax and Estate Planning Forum Presented by the New Jersey Institute of...
16
Jun
House Ownership Options when a Parent and Adult Child Live Together: Tax, Medicaid and Personal Issues
June 16, 2014
(On June 16, 2014, I was a speaker at the 71st Semi-Annual Tax & Estate...
21
Jan
Attorney Donald D. Vanarelli Awarded “AV Preeminent” Rating From Martindale-Hubbell
January 21, 2014
Attorney Donald D. Vanarelli is proud to announce that he was awarded an “AV Preeminent”...
16
Nov
Donald D. Vanarelli Is Again Named to the New Jersey Super Lawyers List In 2014 For The Eighth Consecutive Year
November 16, 2013
Vanarelli & Li, LLC is proud to announce that Donald D. Vanarelli, Esq. has been...
08
Nov
Upcoming Presentation – 19th Annual Sophisticated Elder Law Forum
November 8, 2013
The New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education and the NJ State Bar Association Elder...
16
Oct
Upcoming Workshops and Seminars
October 16, 2013
Attorney Donald D. Vanarelli, the founder of our law firm, will be presenting at the...
10
Sep
Profile of Chinese-American Attorney Chen Li (in English and Chinese)
September 10, 2013
Chen Li has been associated with the Law Office of Donald Vanarelli since 2007. Chen...
06
May
Elder Law College: Presentation on VA Benefits and Social Security Disability Benefits
May 6, 2013
Several months ago, I presented a program on Veterans Benefits and Social Security Disability Benefits...
04
May
Presentation on the Impact of Elder Law Issues on Divorce Mediation
May 4, 2013
On Saturday, April 27, 2013, I presented a session on the impact of elder law...
17
Mar
Donald Vanarelli Named to Super Lawyer List for Seventh Consecutive Year; Associate Chen Li Named to Super Lawyer List as “Rising Star”
March 17, 2013
Vanarelli & Li, LLC is proud to announce that two professionals in the firm have...
14
Mar
Upcoming ICLE Seminar on Planning for and the Administration of Special Needs Trusts
March 14, 2013
On June 27, 2013, attorney Donald D. Vanarelli will be moderating a panel of speakers...
14
Mar
Upcoming Presentation on Elder Mediation at New Jersey’s Office of the Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly
March 14, 2013
On March 25, 2013, attorney Donald D. Vanarelli will be addressing the Office of the...
11
Dec
Elder Law College: Overview Of VA Benefits And Social Security Disability Benefits
December 11, 2012
(I recently presented a program on Veterans Benefits and Social Security Disability Benefits at the...
07
Dec
Council of Advanced Practitioners: Committed To Excellence In Elder And Special Needs Law
December 7, 2012
Members of the Council of Advanced Practitioners offer professional expertise to meet the needs of...
30
Mar
New Jersey’s First Full-Day Estate / Probate and Elder Mediation Training Program Was A Success
March 30, 2012
Our Estate/Probate and Elder Mediation Training program, held yesterday at the New Jersey Law Center,...
04
Dec
Podcast of Guest Interview on The Caring Generation, An Internet Radio Show
December 4, 2011
Several weeks ago, on Sunday, November 20th, I was a guest on The Caring...
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