Elder Law

Living Wills and Powers of Attorney
Laws effecting the elderly

How to Become a US Citizen
Citizenship Eligibility, Application, Exmaination

Parody is a Protected Form of Speech
Targets of criticism seek to shut down Internet sites that poke fun

Power of Attorney and Living Wills for the aged
Options for caring for aging parents

Grandparents Visitation Rights
Every state lets elderly grandparents petition to visit grandchildren

Discrimination
Federal laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability

Adult Care
Friendship Care Assisted Living ordered to pay $20,000 fine for facility violations and negligence.

ValueClick
allegedly violated consumer protection laws by promising ‘free’ goods that where not actually free.

Chemical Companies
alleging danger to people living near the plants.

Louisiana Citizen's Insurance
Settles Class Action for $35 Million

John Vermillion and Associates LLC et al.
allegedly misrepresented themselves as qualified financial advisers to sell living trusts and exploit senior citizens.

Cowboy Hat
Lincoln County pays citizen $10,500 settlement for Constitutional Rights violations.