
Gina Salamone
Super Lawyers®Free ConsultationAsset Preservation Planning Lawyers in Wheaton, IL in Wheaton, IL
About Gina Salamone
Gina Salamone, a Director with the Firm, concentrates her practice on elder law, estate planning and special needs planning. Gina has 15 years of experience focusing on assisting families who are facing current or future long term care issues and developing a plan to access care and protect assets. Additionally, Gina works with all types of individuals to discuss and develop detailed and customized estate plans, including Special Needs Trusts for disabled children and adults. Gina is an active member in the Illinois Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and serves on a committee for attorney education. Gina is a very active member of the community in Aurora. Gina served on the Board of Aurora Downtown from 2015-2024 where she worked on beautifying the downtown area. Gina currently enjoys volunteering for Aurora's parades, the Aurora Historical Society and Charity Blooms. Prior to coming to Huck Bouma PC, Gina worked as an attorney at Law ElderLaw LLP. Gina enjoys travel, biking and art and is active in her local artist community. Gina lives in Aurora with her husband Shaun Callahan whom she met in law school. Gina is happy to serve as an elder law attorney at Huck Bouma PC, and gives everyone a warm welcome and a cheery smile. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Gina Salamone included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors 2016, 2017 and 2018 Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers 2010 and 2011 Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers AVVO Rated – Top Attorney Other Sources of Feedback About Gina Salamone Included on the 2011Illinois Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2010 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
- Northern Illinois University College of Law, DeKalb, Illinois
- J.D.
- Honors: magna cum laude
Non Legal Education
- Knox College
- B.A.
- Honors: cum laude
- Major: English Literature
Current Employment Position(s)
- Director
Past Positions
- Law ElderLaw LLP
Pro Bono Activities
- Aurora Downtown, Executive Board Member and Committee Chair
Published Works
Articles
- “Watch Your Mailbox: Your Health Insurance May be Terminated: A Guide to the New Managed Care Program for Illinois Healthcare Participants,” Published in the Kane County Bar Association Bar Briefs (2014) and the Illinois State Bar Association Elder Law Newsletter (2014)
- “Personal Care Contracts: A Necessary Evil for Illinois Families,” DuPage County Bar Briefs (2013)
- ”The Top 6 Things You and Your Family Need to Know About Elder Law”, blog appearing in Common Financial Sense, Cross Point Wealth. September 25, 2019.
- “Bring Big Changes to the Veterans Benefits Process”, article appearing in Seniors BlueBook Fall-Winter 2020 issue (p.39).
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
- Specialties and Certifications
- Accredited Attorney, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Other Affiliations
- Aurora Downtown Board, Board Member & Committee Chair, 2015-2024
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, UnProgram Planning Committee 2020-Present
- DuPage County Bar Association
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Gina Salamone |
| Firm | Huck Bouma |
| Address | 1755 S. Naperville Road, Suite 200, Wheaton, IL 60189 |
| Phone | 630-780-5310 |
| Phone | 630-221-1756 |
| Website | www.huckbouma.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |
| Consultation | ✓ Free initial consultation |