Janet L. Lowder
Hickman Lowder Lidrbauch & Welch Co., LPA
Independence, OH
Trusted elder law attorney serving Independence.
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Janet L. Lowder is an attorney based in Independence, OHIO. The practice focuses on Elder Law and Trusts. Currently practicing at Hickman Lowder Lidrbauch & Welch Co., LPA.
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- Independence, OHIO
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- Elder Law · Trusts
- Handles Elder Law and Trusts matters from Independence, OHIO.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Elder Law (Cleveland) (2026).
About Janet L. Lowder: Janet L. Lowder is an attorney based in Independence, OHIO. The practice focuses on Elder Law and Trusts. Currently practicing at Hickman Lowder Lidrbauch & Welch Co., LPA.
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Practice focus
Janet L. Lowder represents clients in Independence, Ohio across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About Janet L. Lowder
Attorney Janet L. Lowder has devoted her career to defining, promoting, and protecting the legal rights of the elderly and of persons with mental and physical disabilities. Janet's activities have encompassed individual representation, litigation on a local and state-wide scale, representation of agencies and county programs serving people with disabilities and the elderly, legislation, and publication in professional journals.
Janet is a recognized authority on Medicaid issues and estate planning for families with special needs. She is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys; certified in Elder Law (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation; and a member, and former president, of the Special Needs Alliance. She has 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. Additionally, she was one of the founders of the Community Fund Management Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides the Master Trust and the Pooled Medicaid Payback Trust for individuals with disabilities. Janet received her law degree, summa cum laude, from Cleveland Marshall College of Law.
Credentials
Education
Cleveland Marshall College of Law
J.D. · 1992
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Ohio, Cleveland Metr
ACTIVE
Ohio, Ohio Bar Assoc
ACTIVE
United States, Ameri
ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
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
Best Lawyers in America — Elder Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Disability
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Elder
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Estate Planning
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fiduciary Duties
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nursing Homes
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Probate
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Needs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trust Administration
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Cleveland Academy of Trial Lawyers President's Award
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Community Fund Management Foundation's Amicus Award
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities' Top Hat Award
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Needs Alliance Powley Elder Law Award
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 50 Women Lawyers in Ohio
2026
Locations
Office locations
Hickman Lowder Lidrbauch & Welch Co., LPA
6450 Rockside Woods, Boulevard S, Suite 165
Independence, Ohio 44131
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What areas of law does Janet L. Lowder practice?
Janet L. Lowder focuses on Elder Law and Trusts.
Where is Janet L. Lowder located?
Janet L. Lowder primarily serves clients in Independence, Ohio, with an office at 6450 Rockside Woods, Boulevard S, Suite 165.
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