Leslie A. Barnett
Leslie Barnett
Los Angeles
California (CA)
Elder Law
Estate Planning & Probate
Profile
Ms. Barnett is certified as an Elder Law Attorney through the National Elder Law Foundation since 2002. Her practice is a combination of conservatorships, probate, trust administration and probate with emphasis on issues in the public benefits arena including Special Needs Trusts. Ms. Barnett co-authored a Chapter of the CEB book on Special Needs Trust. Prior to her law career, she had fifteen years experience as a Geriatric Social Worker which provides a unique combination of skills required to successfully handle the multiple issues presented in her practice.
Selected To
Southern California Super Lawyers 2012
Southern California Super Lawyers 2011
Southern California Super Lawyers 2010
Southern California Super Lawyers 2009
Certifications and Credentials
About Leslie Barnett
Admitted: 1992, California
Professional Webpage: www.specialneedsplanners.com/wsb-sliced/display_7.asp?FirmID...
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Certified as an Elder Law Attorney through the National Elder Law Foundation., 2002
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Member of the CA State Bar; Los Angeles County Bar, Trusts and Estates Section and serves on the Elder Law Committee; Beverly Hills Bar, Trusts and Estates Section; Santa Monica Bar, 2010
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Currently a Board Member of the Center for Health Care Rights and H.E.L.P.; previously on the Board of the Alzheimer's Association; an elected member as of 2010 of the Mid City West Community Council, a Los Angeles City Neighborhood Council
Scholarly Lectures and Writings:
- Ms. Barnett co-authored the Chapter of the CEB Special Needs Trust on Alternatives to Special Needs Trust and has annually participated in editing the updates to the Chapter, Special Needs Trusts: Planning, Drafting, and Administration (Cal CEB 2008)
Educational Background:
- In addition to a JD from Loyola Law School, Ms. Barnett received a Masters in Social Work (MSW) from California State Unitversity, Fresno in 1973.
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