Addresses legal needs of elderly including Medicaid planning and guardianship.
Cost Range: Elder Law lawyers charge from $189/hr in Mississippi to $444/hr in District of Columbia. The national average is $270/hr.
| # | State | Avg Hourly Rate | Avg Case Cost | Cost Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MS Mississippi | $189/hr | $5,818 | -32.50x |
| 2 | WV West Virginia | $210/hr | $6,325 | -25.00x |
| 3 | NM New Mexico | $214/hr | $6,601 | -23.60x |
| 4 | NE Nebraska | $215/hr | $6,615 | -23.20x |
| 5 | SD South Dakota | $215/hr | $6,557 | -23.20x |
| 6 | ND North Dakota | $218/hr | $6,608 | -22.10x |
| 7 | AL Alabama | $220/hr | $6,661 | -21.40x |
| 8 | KS Kansas | $225/hr | $6,834 | -19.60x |
| 9 | MO Missouri | $225/hr | $6,902 | -19.60x |
| 10 | AR Arkansas | $226/hr | $6,770 | -19.30x |
| 11 | IA Iowa | $226/hr | $6,837 | -19.30x |
| 12 | MT Montana | $226/hr | $6,929 | -19.30x |
| 13 | OK Oklahoma | $226/hr | $6,819 | -19.30x |
| 14 | KY Kentucky | $227/hr | $6,839 | -18.90x |
| 15 | ID Idaho | $229/hr | $6,960 | -18.20x |
| 16 | TN Tennessee | $229/hr | $7,017 | -18.20x |
| 17 | OH Ohio | $231/hr | $7,056 | -17.50x |
| 18 | LA Louisiana | $236/hr | $7,136 | -15.70x |
| 19 | UT Utah | $239/hr | $7,312 | -14.60x |
| 20 | WY Wyoming | $240/hr | $7,223 | -14.30x |
| 21 | SC South Carolina | $241/hr | $7,243 | -13.90x |
| 22 | IN Indiana | $242/hr | $7,280 | -13.60x |
| 23 | NC North Carolina | $244/hr | $7,414 | -12.90x |
| 24 | MI Michigan | $249/hr | $7,555 | -11.10x |
| 25 | VT Vermont | $250/hr | $7,676 | -10.70x |
| 26 | WI Wisconsin | $253/hr | $7,652 | -9.60x |
| 27 | ME Maine | $256/hr | $7,775 | -8.60x |
| 28 | GA Georgia | $257/hr | $7,770 | -8.20x |
| 29 | TX Texas | $261/hr | $8,040 | -6.80x |
| 30 | MN Minnesota | $263/hr | $8,003 | -6.10x |
| 31 | NV Nevada | $263/hr | $8,055 | -6.10x |
| 32 | AZ Arizona | $273/hr | $8,198 | -2.50x |
| 33 | OR Oregon | $277/hr | $8,450 | -1.10x |
| 34 | PA Pennsylvania | $281/hr | $8,514 | 0.40x |
| 35 | NH New Hampshire | $287/hr | $8,762 | 2.50x |
| 36 | AK Alaska | $289/hr | $8,764 | 3.20x |
| 37 | DE Delaware | $291/hr | $8,845 | 3.90x |
| 38 | HI Hawaii | $294/hr | $9,035 | 5.00x |
| 39 | FL Florida | $295/hr | $8,860 | 5.40x |
| 40 | VA Virginia | $306/hr | $9,275 | 9.30x |
| 41 | CO Colorado | $309/hr | $9,341 | 10.40x |
| 42 | RI Rhode Island | $309/hr | $9,279 | 10.40x |
| 43 | WA Washington | $321/hr | $9,807 | 14.60x |
| 44 | IL Illinois | $330/hr | $9,913 | 17.90x |
| 45 | CT Connecticut | $332/hr | $10,142 | 18.60x |
| 46 | MD Maryland | $340/hr | $10,210 | 21.40x |
| 47 | NJ New Jersey | $351/hr | $10,608 | 25.40x |
| 48 | MA Massachusetts | $388/hr | $11,629 | 38.60x |
| 49 | NY New York | $406/hr | $12,322 | 45.00x |
| 50 | CA California | $411/hr | $12,316 | 46.80x |
| 51 | DC District of Columbia | $444/hr | $13,428 | 58.60x |
The national average hourly rate for a Elder Law attorney is $280. Rates range from $189 in Mississippi to $444 in District of Columbia depending on location and experience.
The average total case cost for Elder Law matters is $2,000. This typically includes attorney fees, court filing fees, and related expenses. The typical case duration is Hourly.
The most affordable states for Elder Law attorneys are Mississippi ($189/hr), West Virginia ($210/hr), New Mexico ($214/hr). These states offer significant savings compared to the national average of $270/hr.
The most expensive states for Elder Law attorneys are District of Columbia ($444/hr), California ($411/hr), New York ($406/hr). Higher costs in these states reflect greater cost of living and higher demand for legal services.
The demand for Elder Law attorneys is currently Medium. Addresses legal needs of elderly including Medicaid planning and guardianship.