Lori Somekh

Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Lori R. Somekh was admitted to practice law in New York and the Federal Courts. She established her own firm in 1997 with the goal of offering expert legal services in elder law. Ms. Somekh enjoys serving her clients’ elder law needs, especially those related to their health and wealth. Lori has served in a variety of capacities in guardianship cases, including as court evaluator, court-appointed counsel, temporary guardian, and guardian-ad-litem. Lori has served as a Judicial Hearing Officer for the State of New York, where hearing appeals of real property tax reductions cases. Prior to establishing her successful elder advocacy firm, Lori Somekh held a leadership position as assistant vice president of First Northern Mortgagee Corp. and was an associate at Cullen & Dykman, one of New York City’s oldest and largest law firms.

Ms. Somekh graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1981 and received her law degree from St. John’s University School of Law.  Lori is a member of the New York State Bar Association’s Elder Law Section and a past member of the Queens County Bar Association’s Elderly and Disabled Committee and Steering Committee on Fiduciary Appointments. She has also been a member of the Nassau County Bar Association, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), Yashar (the attorneys’ and judges’ chapter of Hadassah), and the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York. In addition, she served as the Queens Delegate on the Executive Committee of the NYS Bar Association’s Elder Law Section. Ms. Somekh is also conversant in Spanish.

In addition to her legal work, Lori R. Somekh is an author. Her book, “A Guide to Medicaid Home Care in New York: How to Beat the System at Its Own Game to Get the Care You or Your Loved One Needs,” provides invaluable insights and guidance for families navigating the complex Medicaid system.