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Brigid Fernandez - St. Louis, MO
13205 Manchester RoadSuite 210 St. Louis, MO 63131
Fernandez Elder Law LLC
St. Louis Elder Law Lawyer
Overview
Brigid Fernandez graduated from Saint Louis University School of Law in 2006 where she received the Academic Excellence Award in Legal Profession for achieving the highest grade. Her first case was tried as a third year law student. She was later recognized for her commitment to public service when she was awarded the 2006 Saint Louis University School of Law David Grant Student Attorney Award. Brigid is a Certified Civil Mediator...
Brigid Fernandez graduated from Saint Louis University School of Law in 2006 where she received the Academic Excellence Award in Legal Profession for achieving the highest grade. Her first case was tried as a third year law student. She was later recognized for her commitment to public service when she was awarded the 2006 Saint Louis University School of Law David Grant Student Attorney Award. Brigid is a Certified Civil Mediator...
Brigid Fernandez graduated from Saint Louis University School of Law in 2006 where she received the Academic Excellence Award in Legal Profession for achieving the highest grade. Her first case was tried as a third year law student. She was later recognized for her commitment to public service when she was awarded the 2006 Saint Louis University School of Law David Grant Student Attorney Award. Brigid is a Certified Civil Mediator.
In addition to her law degree, Ms. Fernandez has a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree of Social Work from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
After nearly twenty years as a highly respected social worker in one of the largest healthcare systems in the State of Missouri, Brigid attained her law degree in order to continue her support for older adults and persons with disabilities. Her unique combination of education and experience makes her a strong advocate for her clients and their families, offering a rare and valuable insight of the inner mechanisms of the healthcare system and long-term care facilities.
About Brigid Fernandez
Practice Areas
- Elder Law
- Estate Planning
- Probate and Trust Administration
- Guardianship and Conservatorship
- Medicaid Planning
- Special Needs Planning
- VA Benefits Planning
- Educational Presentations
Current Employment Position(s)
- Attorney
Qualifications
Specialties and Certifications
- Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA)*, National Elder Law Foundation (NELF)
- Certified Civil Mediator
- Veterans Administration Accredited Attorney
Other Affiliations
- Member, Missouri Bar Association
- Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Member, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
- Member, National Elder Law Foundation
- Member, National Academy of Social Workers
- Member, Social Work Leaders in Health Care of Metro St. Louis
- Past President, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), Missouri Chapter
- Former Board Member, Life Care Planning Law Firms Association (LCPLFA)
- Past President, Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (VOYCE)
- Former Board Member, Huntington's Disease Society-St. Louis Chapter
Education
- Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri
J.D.
Honors: Academic Excellence Award in Legal Profession - University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor’s Degree, Social Work - University of Missouri-Columbia
Master’s Degree, Social Work
Pro Bono Activities
- David Grant Student Attorney Award, Saint Louis University School of Law
- Mission Champion, Memory Care Home Solutions, 2019 - Present
- Outstanding Chapter Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Missouri Chapter
Achievements
Other Sources of Feedback About Brigid Fernandez
Included on the 2023 Missouri and Kansas list
Past Lists
- 2022 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
Honors
- Top Estate Planning Attorneys by St. Louis Small Business, 2018
- Rising Star by Super Lawyers**
- Super Lawyer 2020**
Office Information
Address
13205 Manchester RoadSuite 210 St. Louis, MO 63131
Phone
Fax
- 314-405-9319
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
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