The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (MassNAELA) is a non-profit association whose members consist of a dedicated group of elder law and special needs attorneys across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. MassNAELA was incorporated in 1992, to serve the legal profession and the public.

Our vision:

Be THE authority in elder and disability law.

Our mission:

Leading the elder and disability law community through education, outreach, and advocacy.

Our values:

MassNAELA has adopted to the following values to help accomplish its mission:

  • Education for our members and the public.

  • Outreach to law schools, industry partners, and the public.

  • Advocacy through legislative, regulatory, and litigation efforts.

CLICK HERE to see our strategic plan.

Aspirational Standards:

The MassNAELA Aspirational Standards are the product of study and deliberation by the MassNAELA Board of Directors.

Elder law attorneys are, of course, bound by Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct.  MassNAELA’s Aspirational Standards build upon and supplement those rules. Attorneys who aspire to and meet these Standards will elevate their level of professionalism in the practice of Elder Law, and enhance the quality of service to their clients. As attorneys meet these Standards, the practice of Elder Law will be raised to a higher standard of professionalism.

As a condition of membership, an attorney must pledge to support the Aspirational Standards for the practice of Elder and Special Needs Law.

Click here for the Aspirational Standards of MassNAELA.