Dionysios C. Pappas was named a 2010 Pennsylvania Rising Star, in a poll that surveyed 34,000 Pennsylvania lawyers.   The award, announced in the June 2011 issue of Philadelphia Magazine, recognizes the top 2.5% of Pennsylvania lawyers who are 40 or under, or who have been practicing law for 10 years or less.  In the same poll, Stanley M. Vasiliadis was named a 2010 Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, recognizing the top 5% of Pennsylvania attorneys.  Vasiliadis has received this award every year since 2005.

Vasiliadis & Associates periodically conducts educational workshops for service providers and the general public. Advance registration is required as space is limited.

Medicaid Planning Strategies Using Long Term Care Insurance
December 14, 16, 2010

Quality Nursing Home Care Without Going Broke
November 22, 2011
November 16, 2011
October 25, 2011
October 19, 2011
September 8, 2011
September 6, 2011
August 4, 2011
August 2, 2011
June 7, 2011
June 14, 2011

Stanley M. Vasiliadis
Course Planner: Nuts & Bolts of Medicaid Planning
Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, & Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania (September/October 2011)

Stanley M. Vasiliadis
Using Insurance to Protect Assets and Save Taxes
Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (August 24, 2011)
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania (August 30, 2011)

Dionysios C. Pappas
CLE Down the Shore
Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Atlantic City, New Jersey (August 19, 2011)
Faculty Moderator: Understanding the Basics of Elder Law

Dionysios C. Pappas
14th Annual Elder Law Institute
Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (July 29, 2011)
Author & Presenter: Advanced Estate Planning for Veterans Who Are Seniors

Stanley M. Vasiliadis
Planning Strategies using Full and Partial Interest Real Estate Transfers
14th Annual Elder Law Institute
Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (July 28 & 29, 2011)

Dionysios C. Pappas
Medicaid Update 2011
National Business Institute
Allentown, Pennsylvania (April 28, 2011)
Author & Presenter:  (1) State and Federal Medicaid Update; (2) The Medicaid Application; (3) Medicaid Eligibility Planning – Practical Tips and Traps Post DRA.

Dionysios C. Pappas
Understanding the Basics of Elder Law
Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania (March 30, 2011)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (April 5, 2011)
Author & Presenter: Public Benefits for the Elderly
Presenter: Basic Asset Protection Strategies

Dionysios C. Pappas
12th Annual Estate & Elder Law Symposium
Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (February 23, 2011)
Author & Presenter:  Veterans’ Benefits: How the VA Pension and Aid & Attendance Program Work

Stanley M. Vasiliadis
Using Insurance Effectively in Long Term Care Planning
12th Annual Estate & Elder Law Symposium
Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (February 16, 2011)

Dionysios C. Pappas
Obtaining Veterans Benefits
National Business Institute
Live - National Teleconference (January 13, 2011)
Taped Rebroadcast (June 2, 2011)
Author & Presenter: (1) A General Overview of Veterans’ Benefits; (2) Appeals of VA Claims Decision; (3) Issue Spotting and Points of Interest.

Dionysios C. Pappas
Trusts 101
National Business Institute
Allentown, Pennsylvania (December 15, 2010)
Author & Presenter: (1) Grantor Trusts
Presenter: (1) Ethical Considerations; (2) Estate Planning for the Disabled

Dionysios C. Pappas
17th Annual Estate Law Institute
Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (November 12, 2010)
Author & Presenter: Veterans' Benefits: An Introduction & Practical Guide to the Veterans' Pension Program

Stanley M. Vasiliadis
Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania (October 28, 2010)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (October 20, 2010)
Author & Presenter: Family Caregiver Contracts and Use of Real Estate for Elder Law Attorneys: Tax Implications

Dionysios C. Pappas
"Your Financial Choices" – Talk Radio for Your Finances (WDIY 88.1 FM)
Valley National Financial Advisors
Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania (September 22, 2010)
Guest Speaker: Veterans' Benefits and Medicaid Planning!

Dionysios C. Pappas
Estate Administration Procedures: Why Each Step Is Important
National Business Institute
Allentown, Pennsylvania (August 16, 2010)
Author & Presenter: (1) Foundations Of Estate Administration Defined; (2) Preparing To Begin The Estate Administration Process; (3) Considerations For Collecting The Assets, Preparing The Inventory And Handling Claims Against The Estate.

Dionysios C. Pappas
13th Annual Elder Law Institute
Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Hershey, Pennsylvania (July 27, 28, 2010)
Author & Presenter:  Veterans' Benefits: An Introduction & Practical Guide to the Veterans' Pension Program

Stanley M. Vasiliadis
13th Annual Elder Law Institute
Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Hershey, Pennsylvania (July 27, 28, 2010)
Author & Presenter:  Special Insurance Needs of the Elderly

Dionysios C. Pappas
Northampton County Bar Association – 2010 Continuing Legal Education
Easton, Pennsylvania (July 15, 2010)
Faculty Panel Member: Medicaid Planning Update: Reload Your Toolbox

Dionysios C. Pappas
Long Term Care Planning for Seniors
Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania (April 28, 2010)
Faculty Panel Member