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Steve Arrington, JD
Steven W. Arrington, J.D., is a graduate of University of North Carolina-Central School of Law. He received his undergraduate degree from Guilford College. He is licensed in North Carolina, and practices in the areas of Elder Law, Guardianship, Estate Planning and Probate. Steve has spoken at seminars, conferences and workshops on the needs of the elderly, particularly in the area of Elder Law, specifically Medicaid eligibility, and the importance of powers of attorney, wills, trusts, joint property, living wills, and dealing with guardianship.

Ellen Jones
Ellen Jones, is a graduate of High Point College. She worked for over 12 years with the Department of Social Services, including many years handling Medicaid for nursing home cases. Ellen works with families to gather the necessary information to let us do our job. She also supervises our clients' Medicaid applications and Redeterminations. Ellen is incredibly detail-oriented and has an amazing ability to assist our clients with gathering information they did not even realize existed. In addition Ellen assists with legal research and drafts Medicaid briefs and memorandums. We are told by some caseworkers that Ellen makes their jobs easier by preparing some of the most comprehensive Medicaid applications they have ever seen! Ellen has a gift for helping our clients through the maze of Medicaid qualification during a time of great stress.

Carolyn Bowman
Carolyn Bowman, is the receptionist and a legal assistant for the firm. Her official duties include answering the phones, client intake and document preparation. In truth, Carolyn is involved in all areas of our client service from the first time a client calls throughout their continuing relationship with the firm. Of the many talents Carolyn possesses, our clients most appreciate her understanding demeanor during their time of crisis and dedication to meeting client needs.

Don Smith
Don Smith is Director of Community Affairs for The Elderlaw Firm. With many years of marketing experience for legal and financial professionals, Don coordinates our community outreach programs including professional and civic talks, special event participation, and marketing activities. A true professional, Don has served as president of many civic and church groups. He is always ready to talk with nursing homes, assisted living facililties, senior groups, and others in the aging network about ways that we tell more people about the benefits of Elderlaw.

Laura Goodman
Laura Goodman is a paralegal with The Elder & Disability Law Firm. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan. Laura is our head paralegal for estate planning documents, probate and trust administration. In addition to drafting our probate pleadings, she is also responsible for performing legal research, drafting estate planning documents and real estate deeds. Laura also deals with insurance companies and financial institutions on a daily basis. She can assist in cutting through the bureaucratic red tape to find the answers to our clients' most pressing questions.

Peggy Smith
Peggy Smith is the Office Administrator for The Elderlaw Firm. She has been the Executive Director for a national consulting organization, and co-owner of a computer consulting company headquarted in Greensboro. She has been a long-time resident of Greensboro and, with her husband, Don Smith, provides a steadying hand to ensure the business success of our firm. Peggy has personal experience with long-term care, as her mother resided at an assisted living community in the Piedmont Triad. Peggy's insight, empathy and common sense are invaluable assets for our staff and clients.