About Lori
Lori R — Somekh is a attorney specializing in elder law, estate planning, and probate matters. She founded Somekh & Associates, PLLC, in 1997, aiming to provide expert legal services to seniors and their families. With over 30 years of experience, Ms. Somekh has become a advocate for those navigating complex legal issues related to aging and estate management. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Ms. Somekh earned her Bachelor of Arts from Pennsylvania State University in 1981. She then pursued her Juris Doctor at St.
John's University School of Law, graduating in 1984. Following her admission to the New York State Bar, she began her legal career as an associate at Cullen & Dykman, one of New York City's oldest and largest law firms. She later served as assistant vice president at First Northern Mortgagee Corp. In 1997, she established her own firm, focusing on elder law and estate planning. Ms. Somekh's practice encompasses many services, including estate planning, elder law. Real estate.
She has represented clients in guardianship cases, serving as court evaluator, court-appointed counsel, temporary guardian, and guardian ad litem. Additionally, she has acted as a Judicial Hearing Officer for the State of New York, hearing appeals of real property tax reduction cases. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association’s Elder Law and Real Estate Sections, the Queens County Bar Association’s Elderly and Disabled Committee and Steering Committee on Fiduciary Appointments, the Nassau County Bar Association, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), Yashar (the attorneys’ and judges’ chapter of Hadassah). The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York. She also served as the Queens Delegate on the Executive Committee of the NYS Bar Association’s Elder Law Section. In 2017, Ms. Somekh joined ElderCounsel, a national organization of elder law and special needs planning attorneys.
This membership helps her stay updated with evolving laws and provides a platform to network with peers nationwide. Ms. Somekh is conversant in Spanish. As a result, the attorney can serve clients. She is also the author of "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," offering valuable insights for families navigating the Medicaid system.
