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Legal Resources For Greenwich Residents
Locating an Elder Law Attorney Internet Resources
Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc.
PO Box 350 Willimantic CT 06226
Telephone: 1-800-262-4414, 1-860-456-7790
Fax: (860) 456-2614
Website: MedicareAdvocacy.org
E-mail: Center@mecca.com
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Provides legal advice, self-help materials and representation regarding Medicare, medigap and managed care issues on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries.
Connecticut Legal Services
211 State Street PO Box 8400
Bridgeport CT 06601
Telephone: 1-800-453-3320
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Legal service provided to low-income persons who meet criteria. Intake process determines eligibility. Only certain legal topics are addressed.
Fairfield County Lawyer Referral Service
PO Box 55135 Bridgeport CT 06610
Telephone: (203) 335-4116
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Elder Law Attorney Referral
Attorneys enroll with this Lawyer Referral Service in specialty areas. Client pays a $25 fee for the first half hour of legal discussion. Arrangement is made between the client and the attorney for services beyond that time.
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
1-203-335-4116
The Bar Association will refer locally with a nominal fee for the first half hour.
Legal Assistance to Medicare Patients (LAMP)
872 Main Street, Box 258, Willimantic, CT 06226
Telephone: 1-800-413-7796, (860) 456-1761
Fax: (860) 456-7420
Email: Edale@ConnLegalServices.org
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free legal assistance on Medicare matters.
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
1604 North Country Club Tucson AZ 85716
Telephone: 1-520-881-4005
Web site: www.naela.com
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (mountain standard time)
Publishes a directory of members, provides consumer publications.
Additional Resources
Elder Law Issues Consumer Guide
Southwestern CT Agency on Aging
Telephone: 1-800-994-9422
Fax: (203) 696-3866
Contact SWCAA or Commission on Aging for a copy of the guide.
Connecticut Legal Services
Telephone: 1-800-453-3320
211 State Street PO Box 8400 Bridgeport CT 06601
Printed materials on various legal topics
Legal Issues Planning Resources at Commission on Aging
Telephone: (203J) 622-3992
Paying for Nursing Home Care with Medicaid (Title 19)
Tomorrow's Choices: Preparing Now for Future Legal, Financial and Health Care
Decisions and other titles
Consumer Information
Legal Q&A
Facts About Law and the Elderly
Looking for an Elder Law Attorney
Legal Services For Older People
AARP Legal Services Network
National Advocacy and Resource Organizations
American Bar Association - Commission on Law and Aging
The Partnerships in Law and Aging Program
American Bar Association - The Senior Lawyers Division
*Please note that some organizations may charge a fee for services or materials.
The listing of a service or agency does not constitute an endorsement by the Commission on Aging.
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