Gene Osofsky

Gene Osofsky is a distinguished attorney at the Law Offices of Osofsky & Osofsky, located in Orinda, California. His practice encompasses Elder Law, focusing on Medi-Cal planning for long term care,  avoiding Medi-Cal estate recovery claims,  and how to access public programs to help fund in-home care.  He also, offers clients Estate Planning, Special Needs planning and Probate services. Serving Alameda, Contra Costa and San Francisco counties, as well as the East Bay cities, including Hayward, Fremont, Newark, Union City, San Lorenzo, San Leandro, Alameda, Oakland, Berkeley, Pleasanton, Livermore, San Ramon, Danville, Dublin, Concord, Walnut Creek, Castro Valley, and beyond, Mr. Osofsky is dedicated to providing legal support to his community.Graduating from the University of California, Berkeley, and the UCLA School of Law, Mr. Osofsky was admitted to practice before the California Supreme Court and federal courts in 1970, and the United States Supreme Court in 1977. He earned certification in family law from the California Board of Legal Specialization in 1982, which he maintained for approximately 25 years before shifting his focus entirely to his current practice areas.With a "Superb" rating on Avvo, Mr. Osofsky's reputation is well-founded. He is actively involved in several professional organizations, including the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and California Advocates For Nursing Home Reform. His background includes serving in the Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) program after law school.In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Osofsky has co-authored "The Consumer’s Guide to Medi-Cal Planning" and contributed to " Special Needs Trusts: Planning, Drafting, and Administration," a highly regarded reference for California lawyers published by the Continuing Education of the Bar. He has also contributed to "The CPA’s Guide to Long-Term Care Planning" and served as a legal consultant for the book "Mom Minus Dad." His skill makes him a sought-after speaker on elder law, disability law and related topics throughout the Bay Area, and he continuously updates his knowledge by attending educational seminars. In addition, and for more than a decade. he has authored a regular, bi-weekly column in two local newspapers on legal issues for seniors. He also maintains a website with many articles of interest to seniors and their families on topics pertaining to Estate Planning, Long Term Care Planning, Elder Law, Medi-Cal, Probate, Trust Administration and other legal matters of special interest to seniors.Outside of his legal work, Mr. Osofsky is committed to community service. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Northern California Chapter) awarded him the Community Service Award, and he is also the recipient of the Wiley W. Manuel Award for pro bono legal services. Additionally, the Alameda County Legal Secretaries Association honored him as “Boss of the Year.”