team

Marie Maney, Esq.

Senior Associate Attorney

Marie A. Maney, Esq., counsels clients regarding long-term care planning, wills and trusts, asset preservation, Medicaid qualification and probate. Prior to starting Scott Counsel, Mrs. Maney practiced for 19 years in the area of insurance defense litigation and civil litigation. After caring for her mother during her mother’s battle with ovarian cancer, Mrs. Maney decided to refocus her practice on elder law.

Since 2017, Mrs. Maney has been an adjunct professor at both Saint Joseph’s University’s Haub School of Business, Philadelphia, and at Peirce College, Philadelphia, in the Legal Studies Department.

When not servicing clients, Mrs. Maney enjoys spending time with her husband Dan, sons Danny and John, and dog Oreo.

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 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 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.

Michelle Miller

Public Benefits Specialist

Michelle 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. She is passionate about helping families qualify for government benefits to pay for long-term care.

Melanie Hills

Public Benefits Specialist

Melanie works very closely with our clients families and assists them in obtaining what is needed for government benefits.She is passionate about her work helping families qualify for government benefits to pay for long-term care. Part of her role is to support them and make them feel comfortable. When not working she enjoys her music, friends and family.

April Smith

Regional Director of Marketing

Mrs. Smith has been in the senior living industry for 12 years. She started her career as a caregiver for Home Instead Senior Care and was promoted to Director of Marketing within her first year. In her time there, she organized their annual “Be a Santa to a Senior Program” which has delivered over 1,000 gifts to isolated seniors in the community.

Mrs. Smith served as a liaison between her care team and doctors, hospitals, rehabs, and local healthcare partners. She also educated seniors on services available to them in the comfort of their own homes. She then moved on to working in assisted living communities serving as a resource for families finding placement for their loved ones.

In her new role with Scott Counsel, she will support the efforts of the marketing team in educating seniors and families on the importance of estate planning and having an advocate for elder law issues.

When Mrs. Smith is not working, she spends her time with her husband, four children, and three dogs.

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.