What is a Certified Elder Law Attorney?

Hook gives an overview of the inception and development of the Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) certification program. The article includes discussions on required education, the application process, cost, the application of legal malpractice standards of care, review classes, and the actual examination. (Samples of previous exam questions are included.) Court decisions on communications of specialty certification and modification of pertinent Model Rules (and state adaptations) are included.