Kathleen M. Martin

kmartin@owmlaw.com
Telephone (610) 323-2800
Phone extension 120

Areas of practice: Elder Law, Estate Planning and Administration

Education:

Gwynedd-Mercy College, 1972, AD in Nursing
Kutztown University, 1997, BS in Nursing
Widener University School of Law, 2002, JD
Widener University School of Law Health Institute, Certificate, 2002
Estate Planning Certificate, Graduate Tax, Villanova University School of Law, 2004

Admitted to Practice:

Pennsylvania, 2002

Authored:

Crisis in American Healthcare: How Will the Medicare Eligible Population Pay for Prescription Drugs? 6 Holy Cross Journal of Law and Public Policy 69 (2001).

Prior Experience:

Registered Nurse, Abington Memorial Hospital
Pottstown Memorial Medical Center
Registered Nurse, certified in Home Health Care
Visiting Nurse Association of Pottstown and Vicinity, 13 years as field nurse, quality assurance and Nursing Supervisor.

Professional Associations:

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Member

 

Community Activities:

YWCA of Pottstown, Board Member
Girl Scouts of USA, service team member, Registrar, First Aid Instructor
Pottstown Symphony Auxiliary Board Member

Personal Statement:

In my nursing career, I approached health care holistically, in that true health requires coordination of medical care with the patient's economic issues, interpersonal relationships and, sometimes, spiritual values. It is my feeling that elder law is a continuation of the holistic medical model, by also coordinating legal issues with traditional hearlth care issues.  As we age, there are legal issues that impact our ability to age gracefully with dignity.  By joining with the other attorneys here at O'Donnell, Weiss & Mattei, P.C., we are able to provide a comprehensive approach to maintain individuals' hopes and expectations, and improve their lives as they age.