History
Where we've come from
The Law Offices of David R. Okrent is one of the first Elder Law/ Estate Planning firms on Long Island, New York serving Nassau, Suffolk and the Five Boroughs. With over a quarter century of professional experience, we have “seen a lot” and can navigate with confidence through all the complexities of the laws and rules that others may overlook or do not fully understand. We believe that our outstanding commitment to our clients is what has sustained and kept our firm growing over the past 27 years.
Philosophy
Our philosophy explained
We help our clients face overwhelming emotional and financial decisions. As counselors at law, we strive to ease frustration and confusion to allow our clients to focus on what is important, their loved ones. The Law Offices of David R. Okrent specializes in Elder Law, Estate Planning, Special Needs Children and related areas. Just as you would not want a general practitioner to do your heart surgery, you may not want a broad law firm to handle your estate planning and elder law. The Laws are constantly changing and nuances are not easy to understand, we spend all of our time studying the rules and laws and are able to assist our clients with our deep knowledge of these areas.
Values
Attorneys with a heart
The attorneys and staff at the law offices of David R. Okrent care deeply about every client and understand the personal and financial problems that come with a loved one in crisis. In our practice, each client is a unique individual, not a folder in the file drawer. At times, navigating the legal system can seem overwhelming, but our clients can rest assured that we will be there for them and they will become an extension of our office family.
Meet Our Team
We would like you to get to know us a little better.
David R. Okrent
Managing Attorney
Susan Guido
Medicaid Liaison
Richard Campbella
Social Services
Denise O’Brien
Director of Care Coordinator
Maria Kay
Paralegal
Our Associations & Memberships
Some of our Associations & Membership we are honored to be partnered with.
Topics of concern to us
Want to hear more about topics that can affect you? Read below this line!
Alzheimer's
Millions of Americans live with Alzheimers disease. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide and 3 locations in our region, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions.
Medicaid
As of January 2018, New York has enrolled 6,474,457 individuals in Medicaid and CHIP — a net increase of 14.02% since the first Marketplace Open Enrollment Period and related Medicaid program changes in October 2013. Rules change every year, we always are here to help with applications & information.
Special Needs
The Children with Special Health Care Needs Program performs various functions to assure that children up to the age of 21 with certain disabilities and/or chronic health conditions receive quality care while limiting the financial impact on families. Service coordinators provide case management to empower families to meet challenges of caring for a child with special health care needs and assist families in accessing educational services, as well as community resources.
Financial Planning
You may notice on occasion I team with a financial advisor for a seminar. As attorneys, it is our job to understand State and Federal laws; it is not our job to give financial advice. Financial planning can often have a more immediate goal like; buying a home, or saving for retirement, whereas estate planning has long term goals and plans for uncertain future events.