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COLGATE4

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2. You might try Law Schools in your area. Most have

Reply to OneGrassRoot (Original post)

Fri Jan 15, 2016, 10:31 AM

Jan 2016

public interest projects where Law students work under the supervision and guidance of Law Professors. Perhaps one of those groups deals with Elder Law or Benefits and they would probably be delighted to take on as challenging a case as your friends'. In those instances there are no charges to the client, at least for legal fees. PS - These groups do an excellent job, often better than many practicing attorneys.

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Trying to be an advocate for a friend, but it's so complicated!!! [View all] OneGrassRoot Jan 2016 OP

I hope you can find the help you need. I'm not quite Ed Suspicious Jan 2016 #1

I truly appreciate that... OneGrassRoot Jan 2016 #4

You might try Law Schools in your area. Most have COLGATE4 Jan 2016 #2

What a brilliant idea! OneGrassRoot Jan 2016 #3

Hope it works out. Good luck! COLGATE4 Jan 2016 #5

First he is 54 years of age happyslug Jan 2016 #6

Oh my goodness, you're wonderful... OneGrassRoot Jan 2016 #7