CT-NAELA

What CT-NAELA does

CT-NAELA (Connecticut Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc.) is a non-profit 501(c)(6) professional membership organization headquartered in Middlefield, Connecticut, operating with 1-10 employees. The organization is the Connecticut state chapter of NAELA, a national association founded in 1987 with more than 4,500 members dedicated to improving the quality of legal services for older adults and people with disabilities. CT-NAELA's mission is to serve as the state's primary professional association for attorneys practicing in elder law, with members addressing estate planning, Medicaid planning, guardianship, long-term care planning, special needs planning, and probate and trust administration. The end beneficiaries are Connecticut seniors and individuals with disabilities who use the directory to find vetted legal counsel.

The organization's core offerings are non-technological services built around a membership model: a publicly searchable Find an Attorney directory that connects consumers with member attorneys; CT-NAELA chapter membership ($75 per calendar year, in addition to mandatory NAELA national dues ranging from $100 for students to $505 for law professors/judges); continuing legal education through webinars, section events, chapter events, and annual conferences; a member-exclusive NAELA Law Library containing articles, case law updates, and recorded sessions; and an online NAELA Store selling recorded seminars and publications. The technology stack is a standard association website (ctnaela.org) with basic CMS, cookies, and Google Analytics—no proprietary platform, no mobile app, no API, and no disclosed integrations.

CT-NAELA employs a community-led go-to-market motion, acquiring members through its website, networking, referrals, and industry events. Revenue is generated through annual recurring membership dues (subscription model), with marketing and distribution handled through the website, email newsletter, social media, and the Find an Attorney directory. The geographic scope is domestic (Connecticut only), and there are no signs of external investment, M&A activity, acquisitions, or rapid expansion—the organization operates as a stable, membership-funded professional association whose infrastructure is largely inherited from and dependent on the NAELA national parent.

Name

CT-NAELA

Legal name

Connecticut Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc.

Website

https://ctnaela.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CT-NAELA is the Connecticut chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, a non-profit professional membership organization for elder law attorneys. It provides a vetted attorney directory, continuing legal education, and member resources funded by annual dues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Middlefield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Primary revenue comes from annual membership dues. Attorneys must first join NAELA (national), and CT Chapter membership is an additional $75 per calendar year (January 1 through December 31).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CT-NAELA is a non-profit professional membership organization for attorneys in Connecticut who specialize in Elder Law and disability-related legal issues. It provides a vetted attorney directory to the public, continuing legal education, networking, legislative advocacy, and chapter-specific resources, with chapter dues of $75 per calendar year on top of required national NAELA membership.

Product overview

CT-NAELA and its parent organization NAELA operate as a professional membership organization rather than a technology product company. The core offerings consist of: (1) a member attorney directory allowing consumers to find Elder Law specialists; (2) CT-NAELA and national NAELA memberships providing access to educational programs, professional development, legislative updates, and networking; (3) a news and updates resource covering developments in Elder Law; (4) events and webinars providing continuing legal education; (5) a member-exclusive law library with articles and recorded content; and (6) an online store for educational materials and seminars. The CT-NAELA chapter membership ($75/year additional) connects to the broader NAELA national organization of over 4,000 attorneys.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CT-NAELA Membership Annual professional membership in the Connecticut Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, providing attorneys with access to educational programs, professional development, networking, legislative updates, and the CT-NAELA member community. Chapter dues are $75 per calendar year on top of required national NAELA membership.
• NAELA Membership (National) National membership in the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys — required for CT-NAELA chapter membership. Pricing tiers include Student ($100/year), Law Professor/Judge ($495–$505/year), and LSC/Title III Attorney ($395/year). NAELA has more than 4,500 members nationally.
• Elder Law Attorney Member Directory Public-facing searchable directory connecting consumers in Connecticut with vetted CT-NAELA member attorneys who specialize in Elder Law, including estate planning, Medicaid planning, guardianship, long-term care planning, special needs planning, and probate and trust administration.
• Elder Law News & Updates Resource section providing information on new legislation and regulations, case law updates, practice tips, and upcoming events and trainings in Elder Law affecting seniors, individuals with disabilities, and the professionals who serve them.
• NAELA Events & Education Educational programming including webinars, section events, chapter events, and annual conferences providing continuing legal education for elder and special needs law practitioners. Features live and recorded programs on topics such as estate tax planning, trust administration, and Medicaid planning.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCTNAELA is the Connecticut Chapter of NAELA. As an affiliated state chapter, CTNAELA provides state-specific content, networking, and local representation while benefiting from NAELA's national brand, educational programs, resources, and advocacy infrastructure. Membership in NAELA is required for CT Chapter membership.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Regional players

• Massachusetts NAELA Chapter: Regional NAELA state chapter in the same Northeast market, providing comparable state-level membership, directory, and CLE programming that competes for similar elder law attorneys.
• New York NAELA Chapter: Another NAELA state chapter operating the same membership and directory model in a neighboring jurisdiction. Useful benchmark for CT-NAELA's program structure and engagement.

Direct peers

• National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA): National parent association of which CT-NAELA is the Connecticut chapter. Operates the same membership organization model, products (directory, CLE, law library), and pricing tiers across the country.
• Academy of Special Needs Planners: Membership organization for attorneys and financial advisors serving families with special needs. Overlaps with CT-NAELA's special needs planning practice area and similar member-resource model.
• Special Needs Alliance: National membership organization of attorneys focused on special needs planning — a core sub-practice within elder law that CT-NAELA members also serve. Operates a similar member-directory and referral model.
• National Association of Estate Planners & Councils (NAEPC): Multi-disciplinary membership association for estate planning professionals including attorneys. Comparable professional membership model serving an overlapping client population of older adults and families.

Emerging players

• WealthCounsel: Membership-based collaborative of estate planning attorneys providing drafting software, education, and peer networks. Comparable membership value proposition with stronger technology infrastructure than CT-NAELA.
• ElderCounsel: Membership organization focused exclusively on elder law and special needs planning attorneys. Offers practice resources, forms, and education that directly overlap with CT-NAELA's member benefits.

Broad incumbents

• American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC): Established national organization of trust and estate attorneys. Overlaps with CT-NAELA's estate planning and probate/trust practice areas, though ACTEC is by-invitation and focused on the most senior practitioners.
• American Bar Association — Section of Real Property, Trust & Estate Law: Large ABA section covering estate planning and elder law topics with CLE, publications, and member resources. Competes for the same attorney membership dollars on a much broader scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ctnaela

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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