What Guides Our Practice
These core values shape every decision we make and every case we handle. They define who we are as advocates and how we serve our clients.
Compassionate Advocacy
We understand that guardianship and protective services cases involve deeply personal and often emotional situations. Our approach combines legal expertise with genuine empathy for families in crisis.
Protective Focus
Our singular mission is protecting Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable populations—from incapacitated adults facing exploitation to children in need of safe, stable care.
Legal Excellence
We bring deep knowledge of guardianship law, elder law, and child welfare proceedings, staying current on Pennsylvania statutes and case law to provide the most effective representation.
Family-Centered Solutions
We work closely with families to find solutions that respect their loved one’s dignity while ensuring appropriate protection and care. Your family’s unique needs guide every decision.
Specialized Legal Services
Our focused practice areas allow us to provide deep expertise and superior outcomes in guardianship, elder law, and child welfare matters.
Adult Guardianship
Comprehensive representation in guardianship proceedings for incapacitated adults who can no longer manage their own affairs due to dementia, mental illness, developmental disabilities, or other conditions.
Key Services
- Petitions for appointment of guardian
- Emergency guardianship proceedings
- Guardianship modifications and terminations
- Annual accountings and court reporting
Elder Law & Exploitation
Protecting seniors from financial exploitation, abuse, and neglect. We advocate for elderly clients who have been victimized and work to prevent future harm.
Key Services
- Financial exploitation investigations
- Adult Protective Services proceedings
- Power of Attorney disputes
- Estate and asset protection
- Will Contests
Minor Guardianship
Helping families navigate the complex process of obtaining guardianship for children when parents are unable to provide care due to incarceration, substance abuse, mental health issues, or other circumstances.
Key Services
- Kinship Care guardianships
- Standby guardianships
- Dependency proceedings
- Adoption facilitation
Child Welfare/Dependency Counsel
Representing parents and family members in dependency and child protective services matters, working toward reunification or permanent placement in the child’s best interest.
Key Services
- Dependency court representation
- Permanency hearings
- Family service plan compliance
- Termination of parental rights defense
Ready to Protect Your Loved One?
If you’re facing a guardianship matter, elder exploitation concern, or child welfare issue, we’re here to help. Contact us today for a consultation.