Identify one, then make an appointment to visit him/her and ask questions.   (1)  Why do I need an elder law attorney?  (2)  How many years have you focused your practice on elder law issues?  (3)  Why did you choose elder law?  (4)  How many clients have you had in the past 5 years with needs similar to mine?  (5)  What was the most challenging aspects of those cases and what were the outcomes?  (6)  What percentage of your annual caseload involved elder law issues?  (7)  What elder law issues do you handle most often and least often?  (8)  Are you accredited by VA to handle Veteran’s claims and how many do you file annually?  (9)  What are your fees?  Need those in writing.  (10)  Can you provide references?   MORE ON ELDER CARE COMING UP.