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Elder Law Attorneys in Los Angeles County, California
Counsel for California's elders — abuse, neglect, and protective arrangements. In Los Angeles County, that work runs through the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. This directory presents elder law records from official State Bar of California data in neutral order.
Home to roughly a quarter of all Californians, Los Angeles County operates the largest unified trial court in the nation, with dozens of courthouses from Lancaster to Long Beach. Venue for most elder law matters arising in the county lies with the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, seated at Los Angeles.
The law also keeps time: four years from discovery for financial elder abuse claims under Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 15657.7. Physical elder abuse and neglect claims follow the two-year injury period (Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1). The Elder Abuse Act's enhanced remedies (§ 15657) require clear and convincing evidence of recklessness, oppression, fraud, or malice. The plaque below carries the citation; the roster that follows carries the rest.
This page is the Los Angeles County chapter of the registry's statewide record — Elder Law Lawyers in California collects all 58 counties.
The clock & the court
Four years from discovery for financial elder abuse claims.
Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 15657.7
Physical elder abuse and neglect claims follow the two-year injury period (Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1). The Elder Abuse Act's enhanced remedies (§ 15657) require clear and convincing evidence of recklessness, oppression, fraud, or malice.
Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.
County seat: Los Angeles
Official court information, locations, and filing rules: www.lacourt.org
Elder Law · Los Angeles County roster
559 attorneys on the official State Bar of California roll list elder law among their practice areas with an address of record in Los Angeles County.
543 of them hold an active licence; the remainder are recorded as inactive and are not currently eligible to practise.
The roster concentrates in Los Angeles (173), Long Beach (38), Pasadena (32) and Glendale (28).
26 hold a State Bar Certified Legal Specialist designation — a certification issued by the State Bar's Board of Legal Specialization, and not a rating or a ranking.
37 are recorded as taking client work in a language other than English.
Admission years on this roster run from 1963 to 2025.
The employers most represented here are Bet Tzedek Legal Services (7), Lagerlof, LLP (5) and Citron & Citron (3).
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Elder Law questions, cited
What qualifies as elder abuse under California law?
The Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act (Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 15600 et seq.) covers physical abuse, neglect, abandonment, isolation, and financial abuse of anyone 65 or older. Financial abuse is defined broadly — taking or retaining an elder's property for wrongful use, with intent to defraud, or by undue influence (§ 15610.30). Proof of recklessness or malice unlocks enhanced remedies including attorney fees and pre-death pain-and-suffering damages (§ 15657).
How long do I have to sue for financial elder abuse in California?
Four years from when the abuse was, or reasonably should have been, discovered (Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 15657.7). Claims for physical abuse or neglect generally follow the two-year personal injury period of Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1. When the abuser controlled the elder's affairs, discovery rules and equitable tolling often become central issues.
Can a nursing home be sued for neglect in California?
Yes. Skilled nursing facilities owe statutory duties of care under the Elder Abuse Act and patient's rights regulations; reckless neglect supports enhanced remedies under Welf. & Inst. Code § 15657, and Health & Safety Code § 1430(b) provides a resident's private right of action for rights violations. Arbitration agreements signed at admission are common and frequently contested — they do not always bind the resident or heirs.
What is a conservatorship and when is one needed?
A superior court proceeding appointing a conservator to manage the person or estate of an adult who cannot manage themselves (Cal. Prob. Code § 1800 et seq.). Courts must consider less restrictive alternatives first — powers of attorney, health care directives, or supported decision-making — and since AB 1194 (2021), conservatee rights and conservator accountability have been tightened. Limited conservatorships serve developmentally disabled adults.
Who is required to report elder abuse in California?
Mandated reporters — care custodians, health practitioners, clergy, and financial institution employees for suspected financial abuse — must report known or suspected abuse to Adult Protective Services or law enforcement (Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 15630, § 15630.1). Failure to report is a misdemeanor. Anyone may report voluntarily, and reports can run alongside a civil case rather than replacing it.
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Source: Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 15657.7 · State Bar of California licensee records · Checked: · Maintained by the California Attorney Registry from official State Bar of California records. Legal information, not legal advice.
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