Janet L. Lowder

Janet L. Lowder: Recognized Elder Law and Trusts & Estates Attorney in Cleveland, Ohio

Janet L. Lowder is a highly regarded attorney dedicated to advocating for the legal rights of the elderly and individuals with mental or physical disabilities. With her extensive experience spanning individual representation, litigation, advocacy for agencies and county programs, legislation, and professional journals, Janet has become a recognized authority on Medicaid issues and estate planning for families with special needs.

Practice Areas

• Elder Law
• Litigation - Trusts and Estates
• Trouds and Estates

Education: Janet received her law degree, summa cum laude, from Cleveland Marshall College of Law.

Awards & Recognitions

• Lawyer of the Year: Elder Law, Cleveland (2026)
• Lawyer of the Year: Elder Law, Cleveland (2024)
• Lawyer of the Year: Elder Law, Cleveland (2020)
• Lawyer of the Year: Elder Law, Cleveland (2018)
• Lawyer of the Year: Elder Law, Cleveland (2016)
• Lawyer of the Year: Trusts and Estates, Cleveland (2013)
• Recognized: Elder Law
• Recognized: Litigation - Trusts and Estates
• Recognized: Trusts and Estates
• Special Focus: Disability
• Special Focus: Elder
• Special Focus: Estate Planning
• Special Focus: Fiduciary Duties
• Special Focus: Nursing Homes
• Special Focus: Probate
• Special Focus: Special Needs
• Special Focus: Trust Administration

Affiliations: Janet Lowder is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and Certified in Elder Law (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation. She served as Co-Chair of the Long Term Care, Medicaid and Special Needs Trust Committee of the Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section of the American Bar Association. Janet was one of the founders of the Community Fund Management Foundation, which provides Master Trusts and Pooled Medicaid Payback Trust for individuals with disabilities.

Education: Janet L. Lowder earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Cleveland Marshall College of Law in 2015, summa cum laude. Prior to becoming an attorney, she served on the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities as a member of the Task Force for Alternative Models of Support.

Bar Admissions: Janet is licensed to practice law in Ohio and U.S.A. She has been recognized by Best Lawyers in Cleveland, Ohio, since 2006.

Languages:

• English

Firms

• Hickman Lowder Lidrbauch & Welch Co., LPA (Cleveland, Ohio)

Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2006.

Jane Lowder has a vast array of knowledge and experience in the field of elder law and trusts and estates. She has served on numerous committees, boards, and organizations dedicated to providing support for individuals with special needs. Janet’s extensive background includes years of legislative work and advocacy within Cleveland, as well as her current role at Hickman Lowder Lidrbauch & Welch Co., LPA.