About Us
About the Law Offices of Adam J. Roa
At the Law Office of Adam J. Roa, P.C., elder law is not a sideline—it is our sole focus. We were founded in 2002 and have focused on elder law issues from day one.
We provide compassionate advocacy and support for the elderly and their families in Baltimore and surrounding counties.
Families often come to our office with stressful, time-sensitive needs: a parent is entering a nursing home, a Medicaid application has become urgent, a power of attorney is failing, a guardianship may be necessary, or a loved one’s estate needs to be protected and administered correctly.
We handle legal issues involved in your family’s long-term care, including Maryland elder law, adult guardianship, Medicaid planning and appeals, probate, trusts, estate planning, and nursing home negligence. That breadth matters, as multiple issues often intersect in a single case.
Our role is to sort through the complexity, explain the options clearly, and provide a practical road map forward.
About Our Staff
Adam J. Roa, Esq.
aroa@adamjroa.com
Practice Area Experience
Mr. Roa is the managing attorney for the Law Offices of Adam J. Roa, P.C.
Guest lecturer: “The Medicaid Process, Traps and Pitfalls,” “Maryland Guardianship Process.”
Presentations: “Elder Care—Nursing Homes: Legal documents that should be in place prior to entering nursing homes”; “Powers of Attorney and Advance Directives: Problems and Power Areas”; and “Estate Planning and Elder Care: Protecting assets from nursing home costs.”
Education
University of Maryland School of Law, J.D. (1998)
University of California at Fullerton, B.S. (1993)
Deborah Burton, Esq.
Mrs. Burton is an associate attorney at the Law Offices of Adam J. Roa, P.C. Her practice focuses on probate and Medical Assistance applications.
Legal Experience
- Volunteer—Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland
- Small Business Owner and Curriculum Writer—Homeschool Court
- Director of Risk Management—Associate Legal Counsel (Liberty Medical Center)
Education
- JD/MA Journalist, Drake University Law School (1990)
- BS—Journalism, University of Maryland at College Park (1985)
Certificates
Certificate in Estate Planning (University of Baltimore Law School)
Bill Haynes, Esq.
Mr. Haynes is an associate attorney at the Law Offices of Adam J. Roa, P.C. His practice focuses on litigation.
Legal Experience
- The Law Office of James E. Crawford & Associates
- The Law Office of John W. Haynes
- Semmes, Bowen & Semmes (paralegal)
Education
- JD—University of Baltimore School of Law (2017)
- BA—History, Salisbury University (2004)
Derrick Murray
Mr. Murray is a paralegal at the Law Offices of Adam J. Roa, P.C.
Experience
The Law Office of Ralph L. Sapia
Education
AA in Paralegal Studies—Everest University (2008)
Trial Experience
We have been involved in litigation in over 100 elder law cases. The vast majority of those cases were successful. Read more about our significant trial experience.
Additional Elder Law Information
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (www.naela.com)
Maryland State Bar Association
- Elder Law Section
- Estate and Trust Section
- Taxation Section
Speak with a Maryland Elder Law Attorney
If your family is facing questions about long-term care planning, Medicaid, guardianship, probate, estate planning, trusts, or nursing home negligence, call us at (410) 296-8166 x292 for a free consultation.