Jerold E. Rothkoff, Esq.
Jerold E. “Jerry” Rothkoff is the founder and managing attorney of the Rothkoff Law Group, where he dedicates his practice to serving clients in the areas of elder law, life care planning, asset protection, veterans’ benefits, estate planning, and long-term care advocacy.
Jerry Rothkoff is an outspoken advocate for the rights of the elderly and those living with disabilities. He writes for and gives presentations regularly to attorneys and other professionals about elder law. He is a frequent lecturer, speaker, and author for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute and the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Education, as well as non-profit and professional organizations. He has made numerous radio and television appearances in which he has discussed the legal rights of the elderly.
Jerry is the author and founder of the Rothkoff Quarterly, a newsletter of current news and issues concerning the elderly and disabled. He is also the author of The Unintentional Advocate, a memoir of Jerry’s twenty plus years advocating for seniors, and the co-author of A Life Care Plan. He also has had numerous articles published in legal and long-term care education journals.
He is the past President of the NJ Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and past President of the Life Care Planning Law Firm Association. He is also the former Chair of the New Jersey Bar Association Elder and Disability Law Section.
Jerry has received numerous awards both locally and nationally for advocating for seniors, including the Alzheimer’s Association Kaleidoscope Award for philanthropic excellence and community service, the Mae Krier Award from the Twilight Wish Foundation as Senior Advocate of the Year, and The Artz Philadelphia Community Catalyst Award.
His community activities include being a member of the Board of Directors of Jewish Family & Children Service of Southern New Jersey and Artz Philadelphia. He also is involved with the Alzheimer’s Association, as well as numerous other advocacy groups.
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