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Charles C. Bratton, II, Esq., LL.M

Attorney Charles C. Bratton, II

Estate Planning and Elder Lawyer
Location:
New Jersey and Pennsylvania

Charles is the founder of Bratton Law Group, LLC, and practices life care planning, elder law, estate planning and administration, tax planning, and disability planning with the firm, which has locations in Haddonfield, NJ, Ewing, NJ, Philadelphia, PA, and Linwood, NJ.

He is chair of the trust, estates, and elder law division of the firm and counsels clients with regard to estate planning, asset preservation, and Medicaid qualification issues, as well as advising professionals in these matters.

Mr. Bratton is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and Life Care Planning Law Firms Association, is an accredited attorney with the Department of Veterans Affairs, and is a past Trustee and Chair of the Young Lawyers Committee of the Camden County Bar Association.

Mr. Bratton has been well-recognized for his commitment to clients and his community. Recent honors include:

  • SmartCEO’s 2017 Emerging Growth Award (2017)
  • SmartCEO’s 2016 Emerging Growth Award (2016)
  • Avvo Rating 10.0 “Top Attorney Elder Law
  • Five Star Estate Planning Attorney (2015)
  • SNJ Business People Most Influential Law Firms (2015, 2016, 2017)
  • SJ Magazine Top Attorney – August (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2021)
  • South Jersey Magazine Awesome Attorney – November (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
  • New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Star – March (2009, 2010, 2012)
  • NJ Biz 40 under 40 (2010)

AVVO Client Choice Award  South Jersey

Education:

  • LL.M Degree, Western New England School of Law, 2014
  • J.D., Rutgers University School of Law, Camden, New Jersey, 2001
  • B.S., cum laude, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, Louisiana, 1995

Bar Memberships:

  • New Jersey (2001)
  • Pennsylvania (2001)
  • United States District Court,  NJ
  • United States District Court,  PA

Professional Experience:

  • Bratton Law Group – Founder (2017  – Present)
  • Rothamel Bratton – Partner (January 2010 – 2017)
  • Sharp Bratton Attorneys at Law – Partner (November 2003 – December 2009)

Professional Affiliations:

  • Camden County, NJ Bar Association
    • Probate and Trust Committee
    • Public Benefits Committee
    • Committee on the Elderly
    • Young Lawyers Committee
    • Chair (June 2007 – June 2008)
    • Social Committee (September 2004 – June 2005)
    • Seminar Committee (September 2005 – June 2006)
    • Young Lawyer Trustee (June 2007 – June 2008)
    • Membership Committee
    • Trustee (June 2010 – 2013)
  • New Jersey State Bar Association
    • Elder Law Section
    • Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
  • Admitted United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
  • Wealth Counsel
  • Life Care Planning Law Firm Association
  • Accredited Attorney with the Department of Veterans Affairs

Community Activities:

  • Board of Director for Life Care Planning Law Firms Association
  • Advisory Board Member for CONTACT Cape-Atlantic
  • Alzheimer’s Association (South Jersey Chapter)
  • Volunteer at Camden County Office on Aging-Consult with elderly and indigent clients
  • Board of Trustees for The Tender Adult Day Center

Television/Radio Appearances:

  • November 11, 2020: RVN TV’s Justice for All
  • November 3, 2013: CBS Talk Radio 1210WPHT
  • April 2011-April 2012: Monthly radio host contributor on ESPN 950 AM; Topic:  Estate Planning and Asset Protection
  • October 4, 2007; Guest Appearance on Legally Speaking; Topic: Elder Law Basics
  • September 3, 2004; Guest Appearance on Your Morning On CN8 Topic: Keri Decision

Recent Speaking Engagements:

  • May 12th, 2021: PhysicalTherapy.com; Topic: Ethics in Action – A Legal and Therapy Perspective
  • March 3rd, 2021: Angelic Health Academy’s 3rd Annual “Leading Healthcare Innovation” Virtual Healthcare Conference; Topic: Caring for the Caregiver: Planning Strategies in Overcoming Compassion Fatigue
  • March 31st, 2020: National Business Institute; Topic: Marshalling Assets
  • March 9th, 2020: Jewish Family Service of Atlantic County; Topic: Use of Medical Marijuana Among Older Adults
  • October 15th, 2019: Penn Presbyterian Medical Center; Topic: Use of Medical Marijuana Among Older Adults
  • July 26th, 2019: Garden State Rotary Club of Cherry Hill; Topic: How Does a Trust Protect My Assets
  • July 23rd, 2019: Jewish Federation of South New Jersey; Topic: Your Five Most Important Documents: Law & Confidentiality
  • April 25th, 2019: Inspira Health Center Woodbury; Topic: Financial Exploitation in the Elderly
  • December 10th, 2019: National Business Institute; Topic: Marshalling Assets
  • December 9th, 2019: Jewish Family Service of Atlantic County; Topic: Your Five Most Important Documents: Law & Confidentiality
  • October 15th, 2019: Penn Presbyterian Medical Center; Topic: Use of Medical Marijuana Among Older Adults
  • July 26th, 2019: Garden State Rotary Club of Cherry Hill; Topic: How Does a Trust Protect My Assets
  • July 23rd, 2019: Jewish Federation of South New Jersey; Topic: Your Five Most Important Documents: Law & Confidentiality
  • April 25th, 2019: Inspira Health Center Woodbury; Topic: Financial Exploitation in the Elderly
  • May 2, 2018: Virtua Marlton Hospital; Topic: HIPAA vs. Confidentiality
  • April 26, 2018: CareOne at Evesham; Topic: HIPAA vs. Confidentiality
  • April 17, 2018: The Watermark at Logan Square; Topic: Five Ways to Pay for Long Term Care
  • February 13, 2018: Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation; Topic: Financial Planning and All the Terms You Never Knew
  • August 16, 2017; National Business Institute; Topic: Protecting Assets While Qualifying for Medicaid
  • August 14, 2017; National Business Institute; Topic: Protecting Assets While Qualifying for Medicaid
  • July 27, 2017; National Business Institute; National Teleconference; Topic: Medicaid Update: New Rules You Need to Know Now
  • April 6, 2017; Abramson Cancer Center Network; Topic: Ethics: HIPAA vs. Confidentiality
  • March 23, 2017; Camden County Bar Association; Topic: NJ Basic Estate Planning
  • March 1, 2017; Cape Regional Medical Center; Topic: Guardianship and POA
  • February 28, 2017: Cooper Hospital; Topic: Ethics: HIPAA vs. Confidentiality
  • February 15, 2017; Inspira Hospital; Topic: Top Ten Programs Benefiting Seniors and Disabled Clients
  • December 8, 2016; Chris Bratton presented CEU Ethics: HIPAA vs. Confidentiality, Atlantic City, NJ
  • November 11, 2016; Chris Bratton presented CEU Five Ways to Pay for Long Term Care, Cherry Hill
  • October 27, 2016; Chris Bratton presented CEU Elder Care in NJ: Legal and Financial Issues for Financial Professionals, Mt. Laurel
  • August 24, 2016; National Business Institute; Topic: Elder Law and Medicaid Planning
  • August 18, 2016; Thomas Jefferson University Hospital; Topic: Guardianship and POA
  • April 26, 2016; Cooper University Hospital; Topic: Guardianship and POA
  • April 5, 2016; Pennsylvania Hospital; Topic: Top Ten Programs Benefiting Seniors and Disabled Clients
  • March 17, 2016; Camden County Bar Association; Topic: Basic Estate Planning
  • February 11, 2016; Camden County Bar Association; Topic: Basic Estate Administration
  • March, 26 2015;  Camden County Bar Association, Chris Bratton presents Basic Estate Planning
  • March, 25 2015;  Chris Bratton speaks with Parkinson Support Group, Lions Gate, Voorhees
  • March, 19 2015;  Chris Bratton presents at Spring Hills Assisted Living, Cherry Hill on Miller Trust
  • March, 3 2015; Chris Bratton presents at Five Star Senior Living, Voorhees on Miller Trust
  • February 26 2015; Camden County Bar Association, Chris Bratton presents NJ Basic Estate Administration
  • February, 26 2015; Chris Bratton presents CEU Estate Planning Essentials for the Financial Professional, Mt. Laurel
  • February 24 2015; Chris Bratton presents CEU Estate Planning & Elder Law Collide, Mt. Laurel, NJ.
  • February, 17 2015 Chris Bratton presents at Brookdale Assisted Living on Miller Trusts and Medicaid Updates, Voorhees
  • February,  6 2015; National Business Institute, Chris Bratton presents CEU “Advanced Elder Law”, Mt. Laurel
  • January, 28 2015 – Chris Bratton presented at Five Star Senior Living, Cherry Hill on Medicaid Updates
  • January, 20 2015; Chris Bratton presented at Five Star Senior Living, Washington Twp on Miller Trust
  • December 11, 2014; Attorney Charles Bratton to present Estate Planning Essentials for the Financial Professional, Mt. Laurel, NJ
  • September 20, 2014; Attorney Charles Bratton presented at Alzheimer’s Symposium, Haddonfield, NJ.
  • September 18, 2014; Attorney Charles Bratton presented CEU How To Utilize Trusts to Protect An Elderly Client’s Assets, Mt. Laurel, NJ.
  • July 17, 2013: National Business Institute; Topic – Advanced Estate Planning
  • March 21, 2013: Camden County Bar Association; Topic – Basic Estate Planning
  • February 28, 2013: Camden County Bar Association; Topic – Post Death Administration – Generally
  • February 26, 2013: National Business Institute; Topic – Tax Planning for Trusts and Estates

Representative Publications:

  • Author of Dementia: Understanding the Facts and Planning for the Future (2020)
  • Author of Medicaid 101: The Ultimate Guide to NJ Medicaid Services, Planning and Secrets (2018)
  • Author/Publisher of New Jersey Elder Care Resource Guide (2016)
  • Courier-Post (Senior Scoop),
    • February 3, 2003 issue; A Variety Of Deductions, Rebates Available For Residents, Part Two
    • Courier-Post (Senior Scoop), January 27, 2003 issue; A Variety Of Deductions, Rebates Available For Residents, Part One
    • Courier-Post (Senior Scoop), October 6, 2003 issue:  Federal Privacy Protection Act Has Built-in Catch 22
  • Estate and Financial Planning Council of Southern New Jersey Newsletter,
    • May/June 2005 issue: New for 2005: Essential Medicaid, Medicare and Pharmaceutical Limits
    • September/October 2002 issue; New Jersey Rebate and Deduction Program (Part 2)
    • July/August 2002 issue; New Jersey Property Rebate and Deduction Programs (Part 1)
  • Mercer County Lawyer
    • May 2005 issue: New for 2005: Essential Medicaid, Medicare and Pharmaceutical Limits
    • September 2002 issue; New Jersey Property Rebate and Deduction Programs
  • New Jersey State Bar Association (Newsletter of the Elder Law Section), October 2002 issue; New Jersey Property Rebate and Deduction Programs
  • Senior Citizen’s Guide to South Jersey, 2010-2011 Fall/Winter Issue: Long-Term Healthcare Planning
  • The Barrister, March 2005 issue:  New for 2005: Essential Medicaid, Medicare and Pharmaceutical Limits
  • The Barrister, Young Lawyers Corner; April 2008 issue
  • The Straight Word, April 2005 issue: New for 2005: Essential Medicaid, Medicare and Pharmaceutical Limits

Contact information

Charles Bratton may be contacted by calling 856 770 2744. Or, please fill out our convenient online form to request a consultation.