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By Charles F. Robinson
These are "Core
Value" statements to reflect the underlying values of respected Elder
Law Attorneys
1. Elder Law Attorneys
establish and maintain innovative and fulfilling practices.
- Elder Law Attorneys
are more in-tune with changes in the environment that affects their
clients and their practices.
- The establishment of a
fulfilling practice is a driving force for most Elder Law Attorneys as
efficient, profitable, quality practices enable members to create a
balance between personal and professional demands.
2. Elder Law Attorneys
demonstrate care, concern, and consideration for their clients.
- Personal contact with
clients is very important to the attorney who chooses to practice
elder law.
- There is a genuine
interest in and respect for the client and the client's situation that
encompasses legal and non-legal issues.
3. Elder Law Attorneys
are committed unselfishly to sharing information and assisting each other
to achieve the highest standards of excellence for their practices and
their clients.
4. Elder Law Attorneys
advocate and implement systemic solutions to consumer needs on a
non-partisan basis.
- Advocating for high
quality legal services for elder persons and people with disabilities
transcends the boundaries of political parties.
- Elder Law Attorneys
have valuable practical experience and knowledge which places them in
a unique position to be a voice for their clients.
5. Collectively, Elder
Law Attorneys make a difference.
- As a group, we are
stronger both in the public policy arena as well as in providing the
best services to our clients.
- Care, concern and
consideration transcend every aspect of an Elder Law Attorney's
personal and professional relationships and environments.
6. Elder Law Attorneys
focus on the positive aspects of aging.
- Aging should be seen
as the process of accumulating wisdom.
- Personal growth should
be an integral part of the aging experience.
- Disability or
financial limitations should not eliminate all positive aspects of
aging.
7. All persons are
affected by the process and reality of aging in different ways throughout
their life span.
- Advocacy for the needs
of aging clients requires an inclusive, holistic view of social rights
and responsibilities.
- It is special to be
able to serve as an Elder Law Attorney .
(A previous version of
this article appeared in the Elder Law Advocate, Florida Bar Elder Law
Section Newsletter in 1997.)
These are "Core
Value" statements to reflect the underlying values of respected Elder
Law Attorneys
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