Elder Law

The century-old law firm of Gawthrop Greenwood invites prospective clients to contact us to schedule an initial consultation with one of our attorneys about your legal questions. At Gawthrop Greenwood, we work with and advise clients at all stages of their lives. To help clients plan for retirement and beyond, we have developed an elder law practice focused on the special needs of the elderly and their families. Elder law is a broad practice area, defined in large part not by the subject matter but by the age of the client. It typically includes asset protection, long-term care, nursing home litigation, age discrimination, and specialized estate planning, including wills, powers of attorney, living wills, guardianships, special needs trusts, and retirement benefits planning.

An area of elder law of growing concern is nursing home abuse and neglect. The elderly, particularly those who are disabled, are especially vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation by family members, caregivers, and strangers. In such situations, we can advise clients of their remedies, attempt to negotiate a settlement, or, if necessary, bring litigation in an effort to recover damages.

Attorneys at Gawthrop Greenwood believe that a successful elder law practice depends upon an ability to listen attentively to identify client needs and to communicate openly about available solutions and consequences. As elder law becomes increasingly important in the face of an aging population, our clients can trust in our experience, dedication, and willingness to serve their needs.

Attorneys:
Mark L. Tunnell
J. Stoddard Hayes, Jr.

The law firm of Gawthrop Greenwood serves West Chester, Pennsylvania, and surrounding communities, including Downingtown, Exton, Kennett Square, Main Line Philadelphia, Coatesville, and Paoli, and the counties of Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Lancaster, Berks and Bucks.