Myrna L. Fawcett specializes in Elderlaw, trusts and estate planning, asset protection and representation of adults with special needs. She is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and Barnard College of Columbia University.
Among her volunteer and pro bono activities have been: attorney volunteer at the Probate Resource Center, DC Superior Court; Member and past Chair, the Board of Trustees, Washington Parks and People; Member, the Board of Trustees and Chair, compensation committee, Barnard College of Columbia University; Member, Board of Directors, Foggy Bottom West End Village; Member. Board of Directors, D.C. Jewish Community Center; Member. Advisory Board, Mitchell Gallery, St. John’s College, Annapolis, Maryland; Member, Advisory Board, Seabury Elder Resources, Washington and Member, Board of Directors of her residential Cooperative building She has been a member of Leadership Greater Washington and the Theater J Council. She also received an Alumnae Award for her service to Barnard College.
Ms. Fawcett is a member of the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York bars, and of the National Academy of Elder Lawyers. She has participated in multiple programs on issues involving hoarding, advanced directives, bioethical issues and financial options for seniors as well as being mentioned in several national magazines.