The Atlanta Lawyer January/February 2013 | Page 26

section update Elder Law Section Update By Sarah R. Watchko DeBaun & Associates, P.C. P “ rofessionalism” is defined in The Oxford English Dictionary as “The competence or skill expected of a professional.” The Elder Law Section strives each year to enhance the competence and skill of its members by providing multiple opportunities for continuing education and networking among those attorneys and other professionals who practice in the area of elder law and related fields. For example, on January 16, 2013, we heard from nationally renowned Veterans Benefits Expert Victoria L. Collier, Esq. at our monthly section breakfast. Ms. Collier briefed the group regarding updates on VA Aid & Attendance Benefits while we busily took notes. We truly appreciated her willingness to share the lessons learned from her extensive experience in dealing with the Veterans Administration. Our networking opportunities continued as the section cosponsored a wine tasting social with the Solo Practitioner/ Small Firm Section and the Tax Law Section on January 17, 26 THE ATLANTA LAWYER January/February 2013 [email protected] 2013, at the offices of Habif, Aroget