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At Legal Assistance to the Elderly (LAE), our mission is to protect and advance the rights of San Francisco's seniors and adults with disabilities to be housed, healthy, financially stable, and safe. We believe that every individual deserves access to comprehensive legal services, regardless of their background or financial situation. Our organization is committed to providing high-quality, free legal representation to those in need, with a focus on addressing the specific challenges faced by seniors and adults with disabilities in our community.
Our Services
At LAE, we offer a range of services designed to meet the unique needs of our clients. Our practice areas include:
- Housing Preservation: We provide representation to tenants facing eviction, illegal rent increases, denials of reasonable accommodations, and other housing issues.
- Elder Abuse Prevention: We work with elders who are victims of physical or financial abuse, providing them with legal support and guidance to help them regain control of their lives.
- Benefits Advocacy: Our team helps elders facing a decrease or denial of income benefits, such as SSI and SSDI, to navigate the complex process of obtaining the benefits they need.
- End of Life Planning: We offer simple wills, trusts, and other end-of-life planning assistance to elders and disabled adults who need help ensuring their wishes are respected.
- Healthcare Advocacy: We provide representation to elders and disabled adults facing denial of coverage for Medicare/Medi-Cal, inappropriate hospital or rehabilitation facility discharge, or other healthcare services denials.
- Consumer Debt Defense: Our team works with elders and disabled adults experiencing consumer or debt collection problems, helping them to negotiate and resolve their debts.
- Foreclosure Prevention: We provide legal services to homeowners who are seniors or adults living with disabilities who are behind on paying the mortgage or property taxes and/or facing another foreclosure-related legal issue.
In addition to our practice areas, we also offer specialized services through our Excelsior Legal Collaborative (ELC). This collaborative program, developed in partnership with Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Asian Law Caucus, Jubilee Immigration Advocates, and Excelsior Works!, provides legal services to residents of San Francisco's Supervisor District 11.
Our Team
At LAE, we are proud of our diverse and experienced team of attorneys, paralegals, and social service advocates, who work together to ensure that our clients receive the high-quality representation they need. Our team includes Abel Mouton, Staff Attorney; Amanda Janks, Paralegal; Ana Denmark, Staff Attorney; Arianna Cook-Thajudeen, Staff Attorney; and many others.
Our Impact
In the past year, we have made a significant impact on the lives of over 2,300 individuals in need, including seniors and adults with disabilities. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the dedication of our team, we have been able to provide critical legal services, advocacy, and support to those who need it most. Your support makes this work possible, and we are grateful for your partnership in our mission to protect and advance the rights of our clients.
Get Involved
Learn more about our organization and the important work we do to protect the rights of seniors and adults with disabilities. Get involved by volunteering, donating, or spreading the word about our mission. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those who need us most.
Organization's Performance
The reviews of the non-profit organization, LAESF, are mixed, with some reviewers expressing dissatisfaction and others praising the organization's services.
Negative Experiences
Several reviewers had negative experiences with LAESF, stating that the organization is fraudulent, incompetent, and abusive. They claimed that the organization does not fight for tenants' rights and instead sides with landlords. Some reviewers also mentioned that the organization's attorneys engage in frivolous lawsuits, causing delays and anxiety for landlords.
Positive Experiences
On the other hand, some reviewers had positive experiences with LAESF, praising the organization's attorneys for being knowledgeable, helpful, caring, and compassionate. They appreciated the attorneys' efforts in protecting and supporting them against abusive landlords.
Areas of Improvement
Some reviewers mentioned that the organization has changed over time, becoming less personal and less effective in their services. One reviewer also mentioned that the intake process was stressful and demanding.
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