Westchester County, New York – Super Lawyers® recognized Founding Partner Bernard A. Krooks, J.D., CPA, LLM (in taxation), CELA®, AEP® (Distinguished), Partner Amy C. O’Hara Esq., CELA®, Partner Marion M. Walsh, Esq. as 2024 Super Lawyers,® and Attorneys Arshi Pal, Esq., and Nicholas N. Khayumov, Esq. as Super Lawyer’s Rising Stars® for 2024.

Founding Partner Bernard A. Krooks, J.D., CPA, LLM (in taxation), CELA®, AEP® (Distinguished), Partner Amy C. O’Hara Esq., CELA®, and Attorney and Nicholas N. Khayumov, Esq. received Super Lawyers honors in Elder Law and Estate Planning and Probate. Partner Marion M. Walsh, Esq., and Attorney Arshi Pal, Esq., received Super Lawyers® honors for in Schools and Education.

“We are proud that five members of the Littman Krooks team are named in the 2024 Super Lawyers honorees,” said Bernard A. Krooks, founding partner. “We thank Super Lawyers for this prestigious distinction once again, and for recognizing our team’s work in Elder Law, Estates and Trusts, and Special Education Advocacy.”

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Bernard A. Krooks is a founding partner of the law firm Littman Krooks LLP and Chair of its Elder Law and Special Needs Department. He has been an honoree in Best Lawyers in America® guide to legal excellence in the U.S. in the field of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates since 2008. Krooks is a nationally recognized expert in all aspects of elder law and special needs planning. He is a member of the Estate Planning Hall of Fame by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils (NAEPC). He is also past President of the Board of Directors of the Arc Westchester, the largest agency in Westchester County serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Partner Amy C. O’Hara has been honored as a Super Lawyers® since 20XX. Along with Krooks, she is a recognized Certified Elder Law Attorney® (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation. She is President of the Board of Directors of the Special Needs Alliance, a national organization comprised of attorneys who practice law and advocate for people living with special needs and disabilities, the elderly, and their families. O’Hara is also President of the Board of Directors of Westchester Disabled on the Move, Inc., a not-for-profit organization that aims to improve the quality of life and the rights for all people with disabilities.

Marion M. Walsh is a partner with the firm and an experienced attorney, leads our growing and vibrant special education practice. Marion has worked in education law for over 25 years and has been an advocate for children in multiple capacities. Few attorneys bring the depth and breadth of her experience to this practice. She particularly works in assisting students with complex mental health challenges in locating an appropriate school placement and services and transition to college and independence. Marion represents parents in advocacy, special education impartial hearings, State Review Officer appeals and Federal Court appeals. Marion also represents college students and their parents in higher education advocacy and helps adults with mental health conditions and their families navigate the complex bureaucracy to obtain the support needed.

Arshi Pal’s practice centers on special education matters. Arshi passionately advocates for students with disabilities to help them obtain the appropriate supports and services for their unique needs. Arshi participates in CSE meetings to collaborate with school officials to ensure students are receiving programming and services tailored to help them make meaningful progress. However, when the collaborative approach is insufficient to obtain for the student the support they require, Arshi zealously represents students and their families in special education impartial hearings and then as needed, State Review Officer appeals and Federal Court appeals. Arshi also advocates for young adults and families to obtain OPWDD eligibility and benefits.

Nicholas N. Khayumov’s practice focuses on Elder Law, Trust and Estate Planning, Trust and Estate Administration, Trust and Estate Litigation, Medicaid Planning, Guardianships, and Special Needs Planning. Nicholas strives to build long-term relationships with individuals and families to truly counsel them with their legal needs throughout their lives. Nicholas stays current on prevailing issues in the legal environment and serves on the Executive Committee of the Elder Law & Special Needs Section of the New York State Bar Association.