About Howard S.
Howard S. Krooks built his legal foundation at two well-regarded schools. He earned a B.S. from the State University of New York at Albany in 1986 and a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1989. Those years set the stage for a career centered on issues affecting older adults and their families.
His practice spans multiple jurisdictions. He is admitted to practice in New York and Florida and is an active member of The Florida Bar. Professionally he is associated with Cozen O Connor, where he carries out day-to-day client work and participates in firm matters. Over the years he has combined private practice with a steady involvement in professional organizations, moving between casework and leadership roles.
Leadership in the field is a recurring theme in Krooks’s career. He served as president of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys at the national level from 2013 to 2014. He has also served as president of the New York chapter of the same organization. Those positions placed him in discussions on policy, professional standards and educational initiatives within elder law circles. He continues to participate in NAELA activities and remains connected to the academy’s membership.
Certification is part of his professional profile. Krooks holds the Certified Elder Law Lawyer credential from the National Elder Law Foundation. That certification reflects a formal recognition within the elder law community. In practice he draws on that background when advising clients on the legal dimensions of aging, estate planning and related fiduciary matters.
Colleagues describe his approach as steady and focused on practical solutions. He works with families, trustees and fiduciaries, helping them address the legal steps that often accompany long-term care decisions and transitions. His dual admissions to New York and Florida allow him to handle matters that cross state lines, and his role at Cozen O Connor gives him access to a broader platform for interdisciplinary collaboration when cases require it.
Outside of formal roles, Krooks remains active in continuing legal education and professional committees tied to elder law practice. He maintains memberships that keep him connected to developments in statutes, benefits programs and court procedures that affect older adults. He currently practices elder law at Cozen O Connor, advising clients on matters that affect older adults and their families.
