Ms. Samantha L. Shepherd, JD, LLM, CELA

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Newcomb College, Tulane University of Louisiana, B.A., 1990
Law School Attended:
Boston College, J.D., 1994; University of Missouri, Kansas City, LL.M.
Year of First Admission:
1994
Admission:
2012, Kansas; 2007, Missouri; 1994, Massachusetts; 1998, Maine
ISLN:
909719928

Areas of Practice (22)

  • Elder Law
  • Estate Planning
  • Estate Planning for Parents of Handicapped Children
  • Estate Planning for the Disabled
  • Estate Planning for the Elderly
  • Family Trusts
  • Living Trusts
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Special Needs Trusts
  • Medicare and Medicaid
  • Medicaid Planning
  • Guardianship and Conservatorship
  • Adult Guardianship
  • Advance Directives
  • Conservatorship
  • Elder Guardianship
  • Guardian Ad Litem
  • Guardianship
  • Incompetency Proceedings
  • Veterans Benefits
  • Trust
  • Estate Planning & Probate

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (37 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0
  • Communication

    4.9/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/07/18 in Elder Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/05/18 in Elder Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/25/18 in Medicare and Medicaid

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/25/18 in Veterans Benefits

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/25/18 in Elder Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Staff Attorney on 05/16/18 in Elder Law

    One of the traits that separates Samantha from others is how personable she is. She treats her clients with genuine dignity and respect and brings her vast knowledge of elder law and special needs planning to each one of her cases. You will be trul... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/16/18 in Elder Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/14/18 in Elder Law

    Samantha Shepherd is an excellent attorney. She has vast experience handling Elder Law matters for her clients. She is a valuable asset for seniors who are in need of assistance with various issues including asset protection planning, and Medicaid... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 05/10/18 in Elder Law

    Samantha is an incredible lawyer with unmatched knowledge of her area of the law. I have relied upon her often to assist on issues that arise with my clients and have referred many clients to her, and they were all extremely satisfied with her repre... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 05/09/18 in Elder Law

    Samantha has the right combination of empathy and action when it comes to her clients. She has a great staff that assists clients with the medicaid and va benefits application process that allows clients to get their applications in right the first... Read more

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