SeniorLAW Center - Philadelphia, PA

Protecting the Rights of Older Pennsylvanians Since 1978

Founded in 1978, SeniorLAW Center is a dedicated non-profit organization that stands as the only legal services agency in Pennsylvania exclusively devoted to protecting the rights of older residents. With a mission to seek justice for seniors who are in need, disadvantaged, or facing abuse, we provide a wide range of free legal services, community legal education, and advocacy programs. Our work addresses the most critical issues facing the elderly, from preventing homelessness to stopping fraud and abuse. We believe that all seniors deserve to live with dignity and independence, and our team works tirelessly to be their voice and their shield in the legal system. Our services are a lifeline for thousands of vulnerable seniors and their families across the state each year.

Comprehensive Legal Services for Seniors

We provide expert legal counsel and representation in the specific areas of law that most profoundly impact the lives of the elderly. Our holistic approach ensures we can address the complex and often interconnected challenges our clients face.

• Kinship Care and Grandfamilies: A significant part of our work involves helping grandparents and other relatives who have taken on the role of primary caregiver for young children. We assist with obtaining legal and physical custody, ensuring family stability and access to resources.
• Housing Rights and Homelessness Prevention: We are committed to keeping seniors in their homes. Our attorneys provide legal assistance to prevent mortgage foreclosures, fight illegal evictions, and resolve landlord-tenant disputes for elderly renters.
• Elder Abuse and Domestic Violence Lawyers: Protecting seniors from harm is a top priority. We represent victims of elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation, and assist in obtaining Protection from Abuse orders to ensure their safety.
• Wills, Estate Planning and Probate Lawyers: We empower seniors to plan for the future. Our services include the preparation of essential life-planning documents such as Wills, financial Powers of Attorney, and healthcare directives (Living Wills).
• Consumer Protection and Debt Relief Lawyers: We defend seniors against predatory lending, consumer fraud, and illegal debt collection practices, helping them achieve financial security and peace of mind.

A Voice for the Vulnerable

For over four decades, SeniorLAW Center has been a nationally recognized model for senior legal advocacy. Through our direct services, our Pennsylvania SeniorLAW HelpLine, and our pro bono partnerships, we extend our reach to every county in the state. We are more than a law firm; we are a community of advocates dedicated to ensuring that age does not diminish a person's rights or access to justice.