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Senior Resource Alliance of Fairfield County Expands Services
Fairfield County, CT (PRWEB) June 23, 2006 -- Only a month after its inception, the Senior Resource Alliance of Fairfield County announced today that Linnea J. Levine, a Certified Elder Law Attorney in Stamford, will join the six founding members of the alliance. Jim Hirshfield, spokesman for the alliance said: "Attorney Levine brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our organization and clients. The most recent changes in the Medicaid legislation, as a result of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, show how important it is to have access to an expert who can provide innovative solutions to new situations and circumstances."
"I am excited to be part of this dedicated group of professionals", attorney Levine said. "They focus on the client segment in which I have devoted my entire career as attorney." Levine continued: "It is critical to have access to a network of trusted service providers. When you refer a client to a specialist, you want to make sure that he or she will do the right thing for your client. I know that the members of the Senior Resource Alliance of Fairfield County will do just that."
"We are very happy that Linnea is joining our organization. She is a dedicated Elder Law attorney who has provided seniors and their families with legal advice for many years", Jurg Graf, CSA and founder of the organization said. Graf continued: "Elder Law is a very complex matter. Only attorneys who specialize in this area can keep up with ongoing changes in regulations and legislation. We could not have found a better qualified and more caring individual as a resource."
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