Ellen R. Sutliffe Hain Recognized as a “New Leader in the Law” by ALM and Law.com  

Cohen and Wolf, P.C. is pleased to announce that Ellen R. Sutliffe Hain has been recognized as a “New Leader in the Law” by the second annual New England Legal Awards to be presented by ALM and Law.com. Ellen was selected in recognition of her outstanding legal work, service to the bar, and service to her community. She will be honored at the New England Legal Awards 2024 event on September 26 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston.

The New England Legal Awards stand as a distinguished celebration of professional excellence within the legal community across Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. This event serves as a testament to the outstanding contributions and achievements made by legal professionals within the region.

 Ellen focuses her practice on estate planning, estate and trust administration, and elder law as she assists her clients in meeting their estate planning goals and protecting their assets for their loved ones. Ellen has significant experience in navigating the complicated long-term care system and preparing for and filing Medicaid long-term care applications. She regularly works with clients who are able to plan for asset preservation, as well as those who must act immediately to access public benefits systems.

Ellen is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), the Fairfield County Bar Association, and Connecticut Bar Association.  She is currently participating in Class II of the American College of Trusts and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) New England Fellows Institute (NEFI). ACTEC is a national organization of lawyers elected to membership by demonstrating the highest level of integrity, commitment to the profession, competence, and experience as trust and estate counselors.

Ellen earned her B.A. from Hofstra University, Honors College, magna cum laude and her J.D. from Quinnipiac School of Law, magna cum laude. In recognition of her achievements, she has been named to Best Lawyers in America ®, “Ones to Watch,” for Elder Law from 2022-2024 and recognized as a “Rising Star” by Connecticut Super Lawyers in 2023.

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