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Julian E. Gray

CELA

Julian E. Gray, CELA

Julian is the founder of Julian Gray Associates and has provided assistance to a variety of clients and their families for over 20 years in the areas of Medicaid Planning, Veterans' Benefits, special needs planning and related Estate Planning and Tax issues. Julian is a lifelong resident of Pennsylvania. He received his Bachelor's degree from Penn State University and his law degree from Duquesne University School of Law. Mr. Gray has represented individuals and families with the complex legal, financial, tax and real estate issues involved in a variety of elder law and estate planning issues, with a focus on asset protection planning for senior citizens in the areas of Medicaid, Medicare and Veterans' benefits. He also represents clients of all ages and their families in the area of Special Needs Planning.

Julian is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association, Beaver County Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and is the Western Pennsylvania representative of the Special Needs Alliance (SNA).

Mr. Gray has been recognized as a Pennsylvania Superlawyer and in Best Lawyers in America in the area of Elder Law.

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Matthew T. Kikta

CELA

Matthew T. Kikta, CELA

Matt is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), the certification specialty awarded by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) as authorized by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. He assists clients in all phases of the long term care planning process. This includes Medicaid eligibility, Veterans benefits planning and traditional estate planning, all with an emphasis on issues specific to aging clients, as well as clients with disabilities. Additionally, Matthew assists families planning for children with special needs, including transitioning to adulthood as well as planning for litigation proceeds of injury victims who require important government benefits such as SSI and Medicaid.

Matt grew up in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Duquesne University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations. Matt played football for the Dukes while earning his undergraduate degree. Matt also received his Juris Doctor from Duquesne University and worked as a teaching assistant for the Legal Research & Writing program.

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Colin A. Morgan

CELA

Colin A. Morgan, CELA

Colin is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), the certification specialty awarded by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) as authorized by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. He assists clients in all phases of the long term care planning process. This includes Medicaid eligibility, Veterans benefits planning and traditional estate planning, all with an emphasis on issues specific to aging clients as well as younger clients with disabilities. In addition, Colin assists families planning for children with special needs, including transitioning to adulthood as well as planning for litigation proceeds of injury victims who need to maintain important government benefits such as SSI and Medicaid. He is a frequent speaker on various Elder Law topics for the Community College of Allegheny County, and for health care professional education seminars and for community groups.

Colin earned his Juris Doctor degree from The Duquesne University School of Law. During law school, Colin worked for The Neighborhood Legal Services Association, resulting in his first exposure to Elder Law. He also served as the Vice President of the Student Bar Association where he organized a number of charitable fundraisers. Colin worked as a research assistant for the Duquesne Center For Legal Information as well as a clerk for the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office.

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Cindy S. Alvear

CELA

Cindy S. Alvear, CELA

Cindy is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), the certification specialty awarded by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) as authorized by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. She is a VA accredited attorney for veteran benefit claims before the Department of Veterans Affairs and is a frequent presenter on various elder law topics. Cindy assists clients with basic Estate Planning, Asset preservation, Medicaid qualification, Veteran Benefits, Health Care placement and Special Needs planning for people with disabilities.

Cindy, a resident of Collier Township, PA, graduated from Indiana University Bloomington with a degree in business economics and a minor in finance. She received her Juris Doctor degree from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis, Indiana where she was inducted in to the Order of the Barristers and was a member of the American Inns of Court.

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Jennifer Rose

CELA

Jennifer Rose, CELA

Jennifer is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), the certification specialty awarded by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) as authorized by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. She assists clients in all aspects of asset preservation as it relates to long-term care expenses including pre-planning, the Medicaid application process and VA Benefits planning. Jennifer also specializes in Special Needs Planning including estate planning for parents of children with special needs to coordination with personal injury attorneys to maximize law suit proceeds for plaintiffs with special needs.

Jennifer grew up in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. She graduated magna cum laude from Bethany College in Wheeling, West Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. During her time as an undergrad, Jennifer studied abroad in London, England, served as secretary of her college class and was president of the school's music society. She went on to work in the activities department of a non-profit skilled nursing facility and subsequently earned a Juris Doctorate degree from The University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

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Robert K. Schweitzer

CELA

Robert K. Schweitzer, CELA

Rob is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), the certification specialty awarded by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) as authorized by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. He focuses his practice on counseling individuals and families with respect to estate and long-term care planning as well as trust and estate administration. Mr. Schweitzer has lectured for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) on Elder Law topics such as Medicaid, veterans benefits and long-term care planning.

Rob grew up in Ford City, Pennsylvania. He received his Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, from Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

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Karen S. Timko

CELA

Karen S. Timko, CELA

Karen is certified as an Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation as authorized by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. She concentrates her practice in the areas of elder law including asset preservation planning; Medicaid qualification; Veterans pension benefits planning; special needs planning for people with disabilities; trust and estate planning; guardianship; and trust and estate administration. She is a VA accredited attorney for the preparation, presentation and prosecution of claims for Veterans benefits before the Department of Veterans Affairs. Ms. Timko is a member of the Allegheny County Elder Law Committee; the Elder Law and Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Sections of the Pennsylvania Bar Association; and the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. She frequently speaks to attorney and community groups on the topics of elder law and estate planning. Ms. Timko has been recognized as an Elder Law Attorney in the Best Lawyers in America for 2018-2019.

Karen grew up in Youngstown, Ohio. She attended Youngstown State University where she received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Nursing. Karen then received a certificate in Nurse Anesthesia from the St. Elizabeth Hospital School for Nurse Anesthetists and practiced as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. She received her juris doctor from the Ohio State University.

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Frank A. Petrich

CELA

Frank A. Petrich, CELA

Mr. Petrich, a Mt. Lebanon, PA resident was the first attorney certified as an Elder Law attorney in Western Pennsylvania. This certification was granted by the National Elder Law Foundation to him in 1999. He is presently of counsel to Julian Gray Associates.

Mr. Petrich has a B.S. degree in Economics from the University of Pittsburgh, which he obtained while working full time at Pitt's Health Law Center and a Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of Public Health. He then received his Law Degree from Duquesne University while employed as Assistant Executive Director at West Penn Hospital, also serving as in-house counsel after obtaining his law degree. Mr. Petrich was then President and CEO of a 600 bed mid-western hospital, including a nursing home and psychiatric facility, before his return home to Pittsburgh.

He has been active in the Pittsburgh area community, including the Allegheny County Bar Association where he is a past Chair of the Elder Law Committee and a Council member of the Probate and Trust Section, Mt. Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce (past President), Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Association of Individual Investors (past President), and is a former Board Member of the Mt. Lebanon Hospital Authority. He is also a member of the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council, a former Board Member of Mt. Lebanon Village and is a Board Member of the Baptist Homes Society which operates the Baptist Home, a Long - Term Care Community and Providence Point, both of which are Continuing Care Retirement Communities.

He has also been named each year since 2006, a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer in elder law and for those same years, for inclusion in the "The Best Lawyers in America" in elder law.

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Caitlin E. Harper

CELA

Caitlin E. Harper, CELA

Caitlin is Of Counsel with Julian Gray Associates and assists clients in their Medicaid planning needs including negotiating with the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare and long term care facilities. Caitlin also provides counsel on a variety of Veterans benefits issues and in the area of general estate planning. She is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association (Elder Law Section) and the Adult Day Care Services Committee through Valley Care Association located in Sewickley, PA.

Caitlin grew up in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. She graduated summa cum laude from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honorary society. She went on to work in the admissions department of a national skilled nursing facility, where her interest and experience in the area of Elder Law began. She earned a Juris Doctor degree from Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia.

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