Deborah Thomson and Senator Jamie Eldridge. (Courtesy photo)
The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, at its annual meeting, bestowed on Harvard resident Deborah Thomson, who is retiring as MassNAELA’s lobbyist, the inaugural Deborah H. Thomson Advocacy Award, created and bestowed in recognition of her tireless efforts advocating elder issues in state government for the past 20 years. Ms. Thomson also received a Senate Citation from Senator Eldridge for her legislative work on Beacon Hill.
State Senator Jamie Eldridge was honored with its Legislator of the Year award. The organization of elder and special needs law attorneys is dedicated to developing awareness of issues concerning the elderly and those with special needs. Nearly 500 attorneys are members of the Massachusetts chapter. Members work with elderly and special needs clients on planning for catastrophic care costs and disability, age discrimination in employment and housing, benefits and estate planning, and veteran benefits.
