Getting to Know Jeff Bellomo

Description

When choosing professional services, it helps to know the people behind the logo. What's their backstory? What motivates them? Are they the kind of people you can trust?

Jeff Bellomo has been asked to provide a more personal look at his background, his family, and the experiences that have formed his approach to helping people with their estate planning and elder law needs. He also talks about how his law practice has evolved and the dedicated team that shares his mission and a meaningful set of core values.

Key Takeaways

Takeaway 1: Jeff has deep roots in Pennsylvania - 01:49

Jeff is originally from Scranton.
He loves Old Forge-style pizza, especially Jigsy's in Enola.
Jeff grew up in Ebensburg and graduated from Central Cambria High School where he participated in sports, band, choir, and plays.
He learned discipline as a wrestler in school and regularly attends the NCAA Wrestling Championships.
Jeff attended Juniata College where he met Whitney, who is now his wife and an elementary school teacher.
His undergraduate work included a year of study in England.
He interned at the White House and the National Drug Intelligence Center.
Jeff graduated from Widener University Commonwealth Law School in Harrisburg.
DeAnna—Jeff and Whitney's 13-year-old daughter—plays the flute, loves theatre, and is certified as a "junior master" scuba diver.

Takeaway 2: Jeff knew he wanted to specialize in estate planning and elder law – 13:24

He chose his specialty area because of what his family experienced when his mother took ill (as discussed in episode 11).
Jeff started Bellomo & Associates, an education-based practice, in 2009.
The team offers free weekly workshops—estate planning, special needs planning, probate and trust administration, and Medicaid planning—to improve how the legal profession works with clients.
The firm now has two locations (York and Lancaster).

Takeaway 3: Jeff's work with Lawyers with Purpose helped him develop a better approach to the practice of law – 18:09

Lawyers with Purpose teaches lawyers the systems and processes that promote fairness and trust when working with clients.
Jeff taught for the organization for 5-1/2 years.
Bellomo & Associates currently has a staff of 24 people, who share a mission and core values.
Team members believe in the importance of educating and caring for the elder law community.

Takeaway 4: Family is everything - 20:52

Jeff's wife and his daughter are his "everything."
His dad and sister's family are in the Pittsburgh area.
Jeff's mother passed in 2015. Her story is the driving force behind his work in estate planning and elder law.

Links and Resources Mentioned

Jigsy's Brewpub & Restaurant

https://jigsyspizza.com/

"Red Wagon Estate Planning and Elder Law Show"

Episode 11: Probate v. Non-Probate Assets

https://sites.libsyn.com/420320/probate-v-non-probate-assetts

Lawyers with Purpose

https://www.lawyerswithpurpose.com/

Bellomo & Associates workshops, including Medicaid: https://bellomoassociates.com/workshops/

For more information, call us at (717) 845-5390.