meet our
team
Focusing on Estate and Elder Law, Scott Counsel was founded with a mission to help families address the issues in aging. Our approach is centered around individual needs as opposed to a “one-size fits all” service.
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Kelly Peterson
Associate Attorney
Kelly Peterson
Associate Attorney
Ms. Peterson counsels clients regarding wills, trusts, probate, and long-term care planning, including Medicaid qualification. Prior to joining Scott Counsel, Ms. Peterson was a litigator for a personal injury firm where she represented clients injured in motor vehicle and fall-down accidents. She also served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Francis J. Vernoia, J.A.D. in the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division. Ms. Peterson utilizes an attentive, detail-driven method to resolve clients’ problems.
A South Jersey native, Ms. Peterson received her Juris Doctorate from Rutgers Law School. She was the Publication Editor of the Rutgers University Law Review and participated in the school’s Mediation Pro Bono Project. She is admitted to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Lisa Willitts, Esq.
Attorney
Lisa Willitts, Esq.
Attorney
Lisa Willitts, Esq., counsels clients in all areas related to litigation and public benefit appeals. She has practiced law for three decades and is considered one of the most qualified litigators in the area by her peers. Ms. Willitts is a problem-solver with a heart for her clients.
Tamara Scott, R.N., CDP
Director of Care Management
Tamara Scott, R.N., CDP
Director of Care Management
Tamara Scott has a wealth of experience having worked at Jefferson Health Home Care – Wound Care and Keystone Health. Tamara attended Rowan University for her BSN and is currently pursuing her Advanced Practitioner Nurse degree at Jefferson University. She is a very engaged – hands on nurse that is a true problem solver and resource for our clients and internal team. Scott Counsel is grateful to have her help navigating our families through the clinical issues in aging.
Melissa Jacobs
Director of Operations &
Public Benefits Specialist
Melissa Jacobs
Director of Operations &
Public Benefits Specialist
Melissa oversees the daily operations and systems for the Firm. In addition, Melissa handles the applications and eligibility requirements for government benefits such as Medicaid, VA and PAAD for our clients. She works closely with the clients, family members, facilities and County offices. Melissa enjoys spending time at the Jersey Shore with her 3 kids and husband, Ren.
Jeannie Trombetta
Director of Community Outreach
Jeannie Trombetta
Director of Community Outreach
Jeannie has over 30 years of experience working in healthcare, skilled nursing, and assisted living. She has a passion for helping families. As Director of Community Outreach, she plans numerous events around our geographic area to educate and help the senior population. When she is not working, she enjoys making memories with her children and grandchildren. Jeannie believes being part of the Scott Counsel team allows her to make a difference in someone’s life every day.
Danielle Tomlin
Public Benefits Specialist
Danielle Tomlin
Public Benefits Specialist
Danielle handles the applications and eligibility requirements in preparation for filing the Medicaid application. She works closely with the clients, family members, facilities, and County assistance offices every day. She is passionate about helping families qualify for Medicaid to pay for their long-term care stay. When she is not working she loves spending time with her two daughters.
Redmond Littlefield
Public Benefits Specialist
Redmond Littlefield
Public Benefits Specialist
Redmond handles the applications and eligibility requirements for government benefits such as Medicaid and VA for our clients. He works closely with the clients, family members, facilities and County offices. He is passionate about helping families qualify for government benefits to pay for long-term care, it warms his heart when he can help someone. Redmond began as a Chef and Dietary director in an assisted facility, where he discovered his true calling was to guide his clientele's families in the right direction for their long-term care needs. He loves to spend time with his wife, Melissa and 3 stepchildren. Redmond is an avid golfer, loves to travel, and shreds on the guitar.
Lynn Thompson
Client and Community Relations Manager
Lynn Thompson
Client and Community Relations Manager
Lynn has been in the healthcare industry since 2009. She started out as a concierge at an assisted living community and was promoted to Memory Care Director. For 7 years she over saw the memory care daily operations, ran the care department and all of the programming.
Lynn is passionate about caring for people with Dementia and being an advocate for the elderly. In her role at Scott Counsel, Lynn works as the Client and Community Relations Manager. She works closely with our clients and their families to ensure they are getting everything that they need. She follows our clients who are in assisted living communities and long term care facilities and really works to bridge the gap. In her spare time she enjoys being with her family. Her five year old keeps her running and she also just recently adopted her twelve year old niece.
Tiffany Williams
Estate Planning and Estate Administration Paralegal
Tiffany Williams
Estate Planning and Estate Administration Paralegal
Please say hello to Tiffany Williams. Tiffany has had a successful career in legal services for many years, having been an automotive manager for several years prior.
In her spare time, Tiffany enjoys trips to Lighthouses with her husband and daughter; as well as relaxing at home watching movies or reading by the pool with her beloved Black Lab, Leia. Tiffany takes her commitment to our clients very seriously, and you’ll find her focusing long hours when needed the most, to get the job done right. “There isn’t any better feeling than knowing you have helped someone and made even a small difference in their life”.
Sherrie Boyer
Director of First Impressions
Sherrie Boyer
Director of First Impressions
Sherrie has been working in law firms for over 10 years as a paralegal assisting in Foreclosures. She now comes to Scott Counsel Eager and is excited to learn more about Elder Law as our front office administrative assistant. Sherrie enjoys spending quality time with her 3 children, her family, and her friends.
Daisy Newson
Regional Director of Marketing | Elder Care Expert
Daisy Newson
Regional Director of Marketing | Elder Care Expert
Daisy Newson is a seasoned professional with a passion for making a difference in the lives of elders through her expertise in marketing and business within the healthcare field. With years of dedicated experience, she has become a respected figure in the elder care industry.
As the Regional Director of Marketing, Daisy brings her exceptional skills and knowledge to the forefront, working tirelessly to enhance the quality of care and services provided to elderly individuals. Her deep commitment to promoting the well-being of seniors has shaped her career, making her a trusted advocate for elder care.
Daisy's journey in the healthcare sector has been marked by continuous growth and innovation. She possesses a unique blend of marketing prowess and business acumen, which has led to the successful implementation of various initiatives that have positively impacted the lives of countless seniors.
Daisy Newson's dedication to improving elder care, coupled with her extensive experience and visionary leadership, sets her apart as a trailblazer in the healthcare industry. Her mission is clear: to create a world where elders receive the care, respect, and attention they truly deserve.
Beyond her professional achievements, Daisy is known for her unwavering compassion, which fuels her commitment to elder care. She remains a beacon of hope and inspiration for both her colleagues and the elderly individuals she serves.
Daisy Newson continues to be a driving force in the intersection of marketing, business, and elder care, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of those she touches.
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