The purpose of Legal Assistance is to assist older individuals in securing their rights benefits and entitlements. Legal Assistance means legal education, advise or representation by an attorney or other appropriate assistance by a paralegal or law student under the supervision of an attorney and includes counseling or representation by a non-lawyer where permitted by law.

Questions regarding legal assistance may be directed to janeathomas@msn.com

Links:

www.lawhelp.org/LA
Louisiana's online guide to free legal help

www.elderlawanswers.com
Elder Law Answers is a site that answers general questions and person cans search Louisiana

www.naela.com
National Academy of Elder Law attorneys

www.la-legal.com
Information regarding Louisiana laws and legal research material

www.ag.louisiana.gov
Consumer protection, Elderly Fraud, Medicare Fraud