National Association of Elder Law Attorneys California Chapter

To join the Northern or Southern California Chapters of NAELA, contact Bridget Jurich at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , call (520) 881-4005, or click here. Dues for the Northern Chapter are $20 annually, Southern Chapter is $25 annually. Each chapter meets 4 times annually, and all members have access to an excellent listserv where Elder Law attorneys can communicate with each other.

Membership Application

1. Membership is open to attorneys and all those who possess a juris doctorate or equivalent degree and are licensed or authorized to practice law under the jurisdiction of any country.
   
   Full-time law school students at an accredited college or university are eligible for membership during the duration of their studies.
2. The attorney renders legal services for the benefit of the elderly or is in an endeavor which encompasses the legal needs of the elderly.
3. The attorney has an understanding of the aging process and a sensitivity to the needs of the elderly.
4. The attorney is committed to the highest standards of ethics in representing the needs or promoting the welfare of the elderly.
5. The attorney has a knowledge of the aging network and those services available through other agencies which benefit the elderly, or wishes to gain such knowledge.
6. The attorney has a commitment to positive involvement in the work of the Academy and its purposes.