AARP Legal Solutions |
Phone: |
800-262-5297 (Legal Advice Line) |
Website: |
http://www.aarp.org/legalsolutions/ |
Description: |
Provides a glossary of legal terms, information on frequently
asked questions, self-help guides, and assistance in locating
legal services. For AARP services, AARP Legal Services Network
attorneys provide free and reduced-fee legal services.
Older Pennsylvanians (age 50 and older) can receive legal advice
and/or referrals to local participating lawyers for services by
calling the AARP
Legal Advice Line 800-262-5297. For AARP. Ask the AARP Representative
to explain any charges for services. |
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Financial Crimes Task Force of Southwestern Pennsylvania
1001 California Ave., Room 2100
Pittsburgh, PA 15290-9000 |
| Phone: |
412-359-7900 |
| Website: |
http://www.financialcrimestaskforce.com/ |
| Description: |
The Financial Crimes Task Force of Southwestern Pennsylvania cooperates with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute criminal offenses involving split-deposit schemes, counterfeit checks, internet fraud, stolen government checks, identity theft, and identity take-overs within Southwestern Pennsylvania.
This website offers suggestions on how to prevent becoming a victim of financial crimes and what to do if you become a victim. Information is also available on the most common scams. |
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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys,
Inc.
1604 North Country Club Rd
Tucson, Arizona 85716
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Phone: |
520-881-4005 |
Website: |
http://www.naela.org/ |
Description: |
Offers a directory of local Elder Law Attorneys and important
questions to ask. |
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National Legal Aid and Defender Association
1140 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20036 |
Phone: |
202-452-0620 |
Website: |
http://www.nlada.org/Defender/Defender_Public/
Defender_Public_Home |
Description: |
Offers a directory of local legal aid offices and clinics. |
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Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA)
100 South Street
PO Box 186
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0186 |
Phone: |
800-692-7375 or 717-238-6807 (Legal Referral Service) |
Website: |
http://www.pabar.org/ |
Description: |
The PBA Senior Lawyers Committee has published A
Guide to Legal Issues for Pennsylvania Senior Citizens (pdf
file), which provides valuable information to senior citizens
on a variety of legal topics.
A Legal Referral Service (LRS) operates Monday through Friday,
from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and can be reached by calling (800)
692-7375 or (717) 238-6807. Ask the Legal Referral Services representative
to explain any charges for services. |
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Pennsylvania Bureau of Consumer Protection
Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
14th Floor Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17120 |
| Phone: |
1-800-441-2555 Consumer Protection Hotline
( toll-free if calling within Pennsylvania) |
| Website: |
http://www.attorneygeneral.gov/ |
| Description: |
A Bureau within the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General, that conducts investigations in response to consumer complaints to determine whether formal legal action can be taken against persons and organizations who engage in unfair and deceptive conduct in the advertisement or sale of goods or services within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
This website provides information on how to file a complaint, the process of investigating a complaint, and other related topics. |
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Pennsylvania Health Law Project |
Phone: |
800-274-3258 Toll Free HelpLine |
Website: |
http://www.phlp.org/ |
Description: |
Provides information on access to health care for low-income
consumers, the elderly and persons with disabilities. Provides
both direct advocacy on behalf of individuals and advocacy for
health policy changes. |
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Pennsylvania Legal Services Organizations
118 Locust Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1414 |
Phone: |
800-322-7572 or 717-236-9486 |
Website: |
http://www.palegalservices.org/
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Description: |
Provides general information on important legal issues and
offers specialty programs that provide services to specific client
groups (i.e. individuals with low incomes, individuals within
institutions).
The Pennsylvania Legal Services Organization maintains PA
LawHelp.org to provide additional information on a variety
of topics. |
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Senior Action Coalition
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
1001 California Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15290 |
| Phone: |
800-846-4677 |
| Website: |
http://www.senioractioncoalition.org/ |
| Description: |
The Senior Action Coalition of Allegheny County is a charitable organization whose mission is to protect senior citizens and their families from financial fraud by raising public awareness. The coalition offers community outreach and educational programs, including a hot line to report fraudulent activity and request speaking presentations to groups and community organizations. |
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University of Pittsburgh School of Law: Civil Practice Clinic
P.O. Box 7226
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-0221 |
| Phone: |
412-648-1082 or 412-648-130 |
| Website: |
http://www.law.pitt.edu/academics/programs/clinic-family_support.php |
| Description: |
The Civil Practice Clinic provides legal assistance to income-qualified individuals confronting problems such as: disability claims, HIV/AIDS-related problems, health insurance complaints, problems with Medicare or Medical Assistance, competency hearings, denial of SSI benefits, HMO problems, and guardianship problems. |
