About
Jennifer E. Ghorley is an accomplished attorney specializing in Elder Law, Estate Planning and Probate, and Trusts at Hurley Elder Care Law in Atlanta, GA. With over eight years of dedicated legal experience, Jennifer provides compassionate and knowledgeable guidance to clients navigating complex issues related to aging, estate management, and family dynamics.
Jennifer's expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of elder law issues, including the establishment of trusts, the intricacies of probate proceedings, and the development of comprehensive estate plans tailored to meet the unique needs of her clients. She holds a Master of Laws in Alternative Dispute Resolution from Faulkner University, Jones School of Law, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from The University of Alabama, equipping her with a nuanced understanding of both legal and psychological aspects essential for effective client representation.
Driven by a commitment to serve her clients with integrity and empathy, Jennifer prioritizes open communication and personalized solutions, ensuring that each client feels heard and supported throughout the legal process. Her practice primarily serves clients in the Atlanta metropolitan area, where she is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of families and individuals facing elder law challenges. Whether assisting with estate planning or navigating probate matters, Jennifer E. Ghorley is a trusted advocate for her clients' interests.
About Elder Law
Elder law attorneys help seniors and their families with legal matters affecting older adults including estate planning, long-term care, and benefits. Common matters include medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, estate planning.
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Credentials
Education
Faulkner University, Jones School of Law, Montgomery, Alabama | Master of Laws | Major: Alternative Dispute Resolution | The University of Alabama | Bachelor of Science | Major: Psychology
Certifications
Certified Elder Law AttorneyCertified by the National Elder Law Foundation2024Certified in Alternative Dispute Resolution2016Certified in Mediation2016
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
Mrs. Ghorley was selected as a Georgia Rising Star by Super Lawyers for the fourth consecutive year, as nominated by her peers., 2025 | Mrs. Ghorley was selected as a Georgia Rising Star by Super Lawyers for the third consecutive year, as nominated by her peers., 2024 | Ms. Ghorley was selected to 2022 Georgia Rising Stars by Super Lawyers. She was nominated by her peers as an up and coming expert in the area of Elder Law and Life Care Planning., 2023 | Ms. Ghorley was selected to 2022 Georgia Rising Stars by Super Lawyers. She was nominated by her peers as an up and coming expert in the area of Elder Law and Life Care Planning., 2022 | The Public Law Society of Faulkner University Thomas Goode Jones School of Law reserves the Public Interest Fellow Community Service Merit for law students who have completed a substantial number of hours in the area of non-legal community service work during their law school career, 2016 | Life Care Planning Law Firms Association, Board of Directors, 2025 | Atlanta Bar Association, Estate Planning and Probate Section, Board of Directors, 2025 | National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Georgia Chapter, President-Elect, 2023 | National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Georgia Chapter, Secretary, 2022 | National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, 2018 | Blue Ridge Bar Association, Member, 2017 | State Bar of Georgia, 2017
Associations
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Georgia Chapter, President-Elect, 2023 | Cherokee Triad SALT, Member, 2022 | National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Georgia Chapter, Secretary, 2022 | National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, 2018 | United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia, 2018 | Blue Ridge Bar Association, Member, 2017 | State Bar of Georgia, 2017
Speaking
Presenter, Nursing Home Medicaid: Digging Deep Into the Details, Social Workers, Hospital Case Managers, And Nurses, 2022 | Presenter, Helping Those Who Cannot or Will Not Help Themselves: Ethical Challenges for Helping Professionals, Social Workers, Hospital Case Managers, Nurses, 2022 | Presenter, Special Needs: Unique Challenges, Creative Solutions, Social Workers, Hospital Case Managers, Nurses, 2022 | Presenter, Essential Documents: To Update or Not to Update . . . That is the Question?, 2021 | Presenter, Paying for Long-Term Care Without Going Broke: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals, Social Workers, Registered Nurses, And Certified Case Managers, 2021 | Co-Presenter, Ethical Interventions with Older Adults: Balancing Safety and Autonomy, Social Workers, Registered Nurses, And Certified Case Managers, 2021 | Presenter, The Modern Aging Family: 21st Century Challenges, Social Workers, Registered Nurses, And Certified Case Managers, 2021 | Presenter, The Ethics of Surrogate Decision Making: Who's in Charge?, Social Workers, Registered Nurses, And Certified Case Managers, 2020