Kimberly L. Battaglia

“Ms. Battaglia is an excellent lawyer and extremely knowledgeable in elder law. She not only does a great job for her clients but she is willing to answer questions. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.” 

“She brings wisdom to a process that makes clients feel at ease.”

– Attorney Peer Reviews Martindale Hubbell

Ms. Battaglia is a Member with PK Law and heads the Firm’s Wealth Preservation Group. She has been practicing in the estates and trusts and elder law fields for over twenty five years, first as a paralegal and, upon graduation from law school, as an attorney. In the elder law field, Ms. Battaglia is known for her extensive knowledge of the applicable federal and state laws and experience working with the various elder law agencies and entities. As needed, Ms. Battaglia represents her clients before the local Departments of Human Services throughout the State of Maryland to obtain Medical Assistance (Medicaid).

Ms. Battaglia has a reputation for being a strong advocate for her clients – protecting their assets and ensuring their care. Throughout her career, she has prioritized maintaining good relationships with individuals working in assisted living homes, nursing facilities, and continuing care retirement communities to help her clients find placements and assist with smooth transitions to new living arrangements.

Both in conjunction with and separate from her elder law practice, Ms. Battaglia has extensive experience preparing various estate planning documents, such as wills, trusts, power of attorney, advance health care directives, deeds, and care management agreements for individuals, couples and families. Ms. Battaglia also represents domestic partners in the preparation of their estate planning documents, which often requires unique planning to ensure both partners are protected.

Ms. Battaglia is rated AV-Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell, for the highest standards of professional excellence and ethics, was selected a “Best Lawyers in America” for Trusts and Estates in 2025, has served as an Adjunct Professor of Elder Law at the University of Baltimore School of Law, and is a Member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA).

A little known fact about Ms. Battaglia is that she is a former professional bowler. While not practicing law, she enjoys spending time with her family – boating, crabbing and fishing.

Ms. Battaglia is available to present educational seminars on elder care and estate planning topics including CE credit presentations for social workers.  Inquiries can be directed to information@pklaw.com.

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