The Center
responds to requests for assistance from legal advocates representing older
Americans. Responses can range from brief telephone advice to detailed written
responses, critiques of court papers and other extended assistance. Phone 9:00am
- 5:00pm EST/EDT, Monday through Friday.
The Center also publishes columns and articles in Clearinghouse
Review; issues Energy
Update, a newsletter on low income energy and utility developments;
and produces other publications, including Surviving
Debt: A Guide for Consumers.
NCLC publishes several brochures
each year for seniors and their advocates and advisors NCLC has also developed
a series of legal practice packages desgned to help elder advocates learn how
to bring cases using consumer law, such as cases to protect nursing
facility residents
and to help elders facing medical
debt.
Printed brochures may be ordered
by programs serving the elderly.
The Center
will also provide local training in consumer and energy law, as resources permit.
The Center has trained thousands of community advocates and legal services program
staff members and private attorneys.
Legal Representation
Co-counseling
with local lawyers, the Center will provide representation in litigation and
in administrative and legislative matters at the federal level, and in some
state proceedings when these involve high impact issues concerning older consumers.
Research
and Special Projects
The Center
performs research and undertakes special projects on issues of concern to older
Americans.
Expert
Testimony
Center staff experts will provide testimony on consumer
and energy issues of special concern to older Americans in court cases and administrative
proceedings.
and to help elders facing