Laurie A. Hauptman is a New Jersey and New York licensed attorney who has concentrated her practice on estate, elder and special needs law for over 20 years. Additionally, Laurie is a Department of Veterans Affairs’ accredited attorney for the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for veterans' benefits. She has been intrinsically involved with helping thousands of families navigate the circuitous and emotional journey through the long-term and special needs process. Laurie was a trial attorney in a litigation firm before joining forces with her husband, Yale. Her courtroom experience is essential to handling the firm’s court work, including guardianships, conservatorships and special needs trusts. Civically and community-minded, she is a member of the United Way Caregivers Coalition Steering Committee, Co-Chairperson of the Elder and Disability Law Committee of the Essex County Bar Association and a frequent lecturer on estate, special needs, and elder law planning topics.