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WELCOME TO THE CENTER FOR ELDER LAW & JUSTICE
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for older, disabled, and low-income adults through the provision of free legal services, primarily in Western New York. Our goal is to use the legal system to ensure that our clients may live independently and with dignity.
Our Services
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Health Care Advocacy
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MedLaw Partnership of WNY
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Elder Abuse Prevention
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Housing
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Consumer Protection
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Aging with Pride
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Kinship Care
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Guardianship
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Income & Financial Management
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Older Refugees & New Americans
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Legal Advice Helplines
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Protecting Medicaid & SSI
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Policy Advocacy
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Risk Detector Tools
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Substance Use Awareness and Advocacy for Older Adults Program
Request Assistance
Have a legal question? Call us!
Any New Yorker age 55+ can call our Free Legal Advice Helpline to speak with an attorney at 1-844-481-0973. The Helpline is open Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 11:00am EST. You can also call and leave a message outside of those hours, and e-mail us at any time at helpline@elderjusticeny.org. A licensed attorney will respond to you within 3 business days.
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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
"I was very happy with your program. They helped me get this long process over with quickly. Would refer your program to friends and family anytime."
"Words cannot express my appreciation for all you did for me. You worked very hard to convince the insurance people to reinstate me. I am also thankful the service was available for help."
"Your organization was a lifesaver for my dad. We so appreciate all that you did for him...you helped to alleviate so much stress."
"All of your services were amazing! I could not have gone through this without the professional, friendly, assistance I received."
"Thank you very much! So long I've been trying but with your help it went so easy!"
"I am extremely satisfied with the help I have received. I will always contact this agency for any future legal issues."