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Jerome Ira Solkoff

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Jerome Ira Solkoff, P.A.
Deerfield Beach, FL
Areas of Expertise
  • Elder law
Biographical Information
  • B.S., Cornell University School of Industrial & Labor Relations
  • J.D., New York State University at Buffalo School of Law
Work Experience
  • Sole practitioner and chief municipal attorney for Rochester Urban Renewal Agency, Rochester, New York
  • Chief legal counsel, Arlen Realty and Management, Inc.
  • Chief legal counsel, First Mortgage Investors
  • Partner, Cassel & Cassel
Representative Memberships
  • New York State Bar
  • The Florida Bar
  • Founder and past president, Elder Law Section of The Florida Bar
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
  • Founding member, Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys
  • American Bar Association, Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section
  • Broward County Bar Association
Publications
  • Elderlaw, 3d (West's Legal Forms, Vol. 18A)
  • Florida Elder Law (Florida Practice Series, Vols. 14-15)
Representative Writings

Articles, citations, and quotes appearing in:
  • Miami Herald
  • New York Times
  • Money Magazine
  • The ABA Journal
  • Los Angeles Times
  • Chicago Tribune
  • 20/20 (NBC)
Representative Engagements
  • The Florida Bar, Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section, Elder Law Section, Young Lawyer's Section
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
  • Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys
  • National Association of Geriatric Care Managers
Awards
  • Elected member of Scribes
  • Advocate of the Year 2004, Broward County, Legal Aid Society
  • Board Certified Elder Law Specialist, The Florida Bar
  • Certified Elder Law Attorney, NAELA
Other
  • Created a life estate deed form, "Ladybird Deed," used now in many states to pass title to real estate to heirs after death without need for probate proceedings
  • Past president and board member, Broward Homebound, Inc.
  • Past director, Center for Group Counseling
  • Past chair, Florida State Alzheimer's Public Policy Council
Articles available upon request.
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