WE ARE A National Alliance of
Attorneys for Special Needs Planning
Maximize & Preserve Benefits
Protect Assets
Assure Lifelong Care
Over the past two decades, we’ve seen remarkable growth. So many talented, accomplished and committed attorneys have joined us to advocate for individuals with disabilities and their families, and provide the resources, counsel and education they need to live good lives.
Empowering people with disabilities and their families to lead lives of dignity and purpose through expert legal planning and advocacy.
As the premier alliance of special needs legal planning attorneys, we empower and support our members and the communities they serve through:
- Public policy advocacy at national and local levels;
- Education on issues and planning strategies that affect people with disabilities and their families; and
- Collegiality and professional development.
The decisions you are about to make will have lifetime consequences.
Make sure you’re talking to someone you can trust.
We verify that our members each have:
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High ethical standards
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Dedication to client care
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Documented experience and references
From Our Members…
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“The SNA is unquestionably the most valuable organization I have been a part of during my professional career. The vast knowledge and expertise of our members in all aspects of planning for individuals with disabilities, protecting their benefits and advocating at state and federal levels in all areas of special needs is exceptional. Being a member of the SNA enables me to better serve my clients and the community in which I practice.”
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“The SNA is very important to me because it allows me to serve my clients as if I am part of a national special needs attorney law firm. If I come across a unique question or situation, I immediately have at my fingers tips the top 150 plus special needs attorneys in the country to help me solve my clients problem. Other special needs associations have open enrollment which means anyone can join as long as they pay their dues. With the SNA, I am assured that ALL members have a high level of skill and enjoy the highest reputation in the field. The best of the best! This high level of expertise throughout the organization and throughout the country makes the SNA invaluable to myself and my clients.”
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“The Special Needs Alliance is more than just an organization to me; it’s a lifeline of shared purpose and professional compassion. As an attorney, it’s where I’ve found my tribe—a community of dedicated professionals who have committed their careers to representing families and loved ones with disabilities. Beyond its legal expertise, the SNA’s commitment to legislative advocacy at the national, state and local level, remind me daily why I’ve chosen this path. I could not be prouder to be a Member of this organization.”
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“The Special Needs Alliance is one of the most fulfilling professional organizations to which I belong. Our attorney members are brilliant legal minds, but more importantly, our members care deeply about the disability community and improving the lives of our clients and their families. My membership in the SNA makes me a better advocate, a better attorney, and a better member of my community. I’m so honored to be a part of this wonderful organization.”
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Count on us when you need to know your needs are met for life.
You’re trying to meet a lifetime of needs.
- Your situation is unique. Our Special Needs law attorneys take everything into account.
- Our association only accepts attorneys with a long track record in the area and high ethical standards in special needs law.
- Count on us to achieve the best possible outcome for you and your loved ones.