About Us
About Jennifer
Jennifer VanderVeen is certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation and has been Board Certified as Trust and Estate Lawyer by the Trust & Estate Specialty Board of the Indiana Bar Association. She is a member of the Elder Law sections of both the Indiana and Michigan state bars, and she has been serving clients with special needs in both states for more than 20 years. She is accredited by the Veteran’s Administration to practice before the VA.
Jennifer is highly respected by her peers. She has been the president of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and she still sits on the emeritus member selection committee of that organization and is co-editor of its weekly newsletter. She is also a member of the Council of Advanced Practitioners, an invitation-only council leading the future of Elder Law. She is the author of the 3rd edition of Elder Law: Advocacy for the Aging, published by Thomson Reuters, and regularly serves as an adjunct professor of Law in the Elder Law LL.M. program at Stetson University College of Law. As a member of the American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging, Jennifer chairs the continuing education committee and enjoys working with a variety of professionals in the aging community.
Importantly, Jennifer is also committed to her clients. She devotes a substantial portion of her practice to elder and special needs law, estate planning and administration, and the creation of specialized trust and estate. She has worked with non-profit organizations, families with limited assets, and advocates for people with disabilities and from diverse backgrounds. She has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers (2011 and 2014) and selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (2023).
Meet Our Team
At the Law Office of Jennifer VanderVeen, our mission is to guide families through life’s most personal legal challenges with empathy, clarity, and confidence. Whether you’re navigating long-term care options, managing the complexities of elder law, or protecting your legacy through thoughtful estate planning, we’re here with a steady hand and a trusted voice. Jenn brings over two decades of experience to the table—but what sets our firm apart is the team of dedicated professionals working beside her, ensuring that every client feels known, heard, and cared for.
We believe in practical solutions and compassionate service. Our legal team, including Nedra, Thomas, and other key staff, brings a shared commitment to detail, communication, and follow-through. Every member of our office plays a vital role in making sure you receive the support and insight you deserve – because no one should have to face big decisions alone.
We’re proud to serve you as a team, and we look forward to walking this journey with you.