Amanda is originally from Lancaster, Ohio. Amanda graduated Magna Cum Laude from The Ohio State University in 2008 with a Bachelors of Arts in English. She graduated from the University of Toledo College of Law in 2011. She is licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio, all North Carolina State Courts, the United States District Court – Eastern District of North Carolina and the United States Supreme Court.
Amanda is a Board Certified Specialist with the North Carolina State Bar in the area of Elder Law. She also assists clients with Special Needs Planning. Amanda centers her practice on advocacy for older persons, persons with special needs, their representatives, and families. She offers advice for personal and health care planning for long-term care needs; asset protection and navigating the laws governing Medicare and Medicaid; litigation and administrative advocacy for those seeking public benefit and those who are victims of elder abuse (financial or consumer fraud); special needs counseling including Special Needs Trusts and other related issues. Her practice area also encompasses Incompetency and Guardianship matters which often include children with disabilities transitioning to adulthood and continued advocacy of their specific needs.
Amanda is accredited for the preparation, presentation and prosecution of claims for veteran’s benefits before the Department of Veterans Affairs and as a Veteran Marine spouse is proud to serve military families to receive benefits earned.
Amanda understands the issues representatives and families face to care for those with changing needs. She is a dedicated advocate for her clients’ and helping them achieve their individual goals. Amanda is honored to serve her wonderful community and all families in Eastern North Carolina.
Amanda graduated Magna Cum Laude from The Ohio State University in 2008 with a Bachelors of Arts in English.
She then graduated from the University of Toledo College of Law in 2011. While in Law School Amanda interned with the Ohio Sixth District Court of Appeals.
Amanda is a member of the:
- Board Certified Specialist in Elder Law with the North Carolina State Bar
- Elder Law & Special Needs Section of the North Carolina Bar Association
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
- North Carolina Chapter of NAELA
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