Attorney Receives National Community Service Award for Advocacy in Elder Law
WASHINGTON (PRWEB) May 15, 2018 -- The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) is proud to announce the winner of the 2018 Powley Elder Law Award: Debra Rahmin Silberstein, of Andover, Mass. This award is presented annually to a NAELA member who is recognized in his or her community as a leader in promoting a greater understanding of the rights and needs of the elderly and people with special needs, and of how elder law attorneys advocate for those rights.
The award was established in the memory of Wes and Helen Powley, grandparents of NAELA member Timothy L. Takacs, of Hendersonville, Tenn. Both Wes and Helen were active in civic affairs for all of their lives, and Wes practiced dentistry well into his 80s. The award is funded by a cash grant from the Takacs family to a nonprofit organization chosen by the Powley Award recipient.
As part of her recognition, Silberstein can direct $1,000 from the Takacs family to charities providing services to people with disabilities. She has chosen to have $1,000 awarded to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
About NAELA
Members of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) are attorneys who are experienced and trained in working with the legal problems of aging Americans and individuals of all ages with disabilities. Upon joining, NAELA member attorneys agree to adhere to the NAELA Aspirational Standards. Established in 1987, NAELA is a non-profit association that assists lawyers, bar organizations, and others. The mission of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys is educate, inspire, serve, and provide community to attorneys with practices in elder and special needs law. NAELA currently has members across the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit NAELA.org.
Abby Matienzo, NAELA, http://www.NAELA.org, +1 703-942-5711, [email protected]
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