Kelly J. McNerney Quardokus

Kelly J. McNerney Quardokus is the founder and principal attorney of Q Elderlaw, PLC, providing expert legal services in elder law, estate planning, and long-term care planning. With nearly two decades of experience, she has dedicated her career to helping seniors and people with disabilities protect their rights and plan for the future. Kelly’s practice focuses on estate and trust administration, disability rights, and advocacy for vulnerable populations in Southwest Michigan.

Kelly J. M. Quardokus earned her J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan, graduating cum laude. She also completed the specialized Sixty Plus Elder Law Clinic at Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Before that, she received her B.A. from Western Michigan University with honors, majoring in psychology and sociology.

Kelly has worked in both large and small firm settings and has significant experience with statewide nonprofit organizations, including the Michigan State Bar Foundation and the Michigan Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman throughout her career. She remains active in professional legal communities as a member of the State Bar of Michigan, particularly its Elder Law and Disability Rights Section, where she served as chair. She is also a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and a Supporting Fellow of the Michigan State Bar Foundation.

Kelly J. McNerney Quardokus has worked intensely in legal services that extend beyond legal practice into community service, serving on advisory councils and boards focused on elder care and disability rights. Her dedication helps families and elders navigate complex legal challenges related to aging, ensuring their rights and futures are well-protected.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder & Principal Attorney, Q Elderlaw, PLC
• Member, State Bar of Michigan, Probate and Estate Planning Section
• Chair, State Bar of Michigan, Elder Law and Disability Rights Section (2019 to 2020)
• Member, Kalamazoo County Bar Association Probate Clinic, Pro-Bono Committee & Volunteer Clinic Attorney
• Supporting Fellow, Michigan State Bar Foundation

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• Thomas M. Cooley Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD) Honors: Cum Laude
• Western Michigan University
  BA in Major: Psychology and Sociology, Honors: Cum Laude

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