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Elder Law Attorneys & Legal Help
Legal questions about wills, estates, benefits, debt, or credit problems can feel overwhelming. This page lists attorneys in our area that we suggest may be helpful, plus free consumer-law help for adults over 60. Not sure where to start? Call us at (860) 774-1243 and we'll help you figure out who to call.
Consumer Law Project for Elders
Free legal help for consumers over 60 years of age with:
- Credit card debt
- Medical debt
- Credit repair issues
- Credit discrimination
- Abusive or harassing debt collectors
- Incorrect credit reports
Consumers over 60: call CT Legal Services at 1-800-296-1467.
Elder Law Attorneys
These are attorneys in the area that we suggest may be helpful. This list is offered as a starting point — it is not a recommendation or endorsement of any attorney.
Frank Herzog
- 155 Providence St., Putnam, CT 06260
Michelle Ann Palulis
- 158 Main St., Suite 2P.O. Box 616Putnam, CT 06260
Patrick Prue
- 520 Providence Rd., Brooklyn, CT 06239
Gail Rooke-Norman
- 31 Academy St., Danielson, CT 06239
Brian Mead
- 148 Old Turnpike Rd., Quinebaug, CT 06262
Not sure who to call first?
Call the senior center and we'll help you sort out which kind of help fits your situation — Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Privacy & legal notice: how we protect your information
Social services, not clinical healthcare
We are a social service and community center — meals, rides, activities and friendship — not a doctor's office or clinic. Because we don't diagnose, treat or bill health insurance, the HIPAA medical privacy law does not apply to us. Your information is protected by other federal and state rules described below.
Your records stay confidential
Under the Older Americans Act, we never share your records — including your income, benefits or disability information — with anyone not authorized, unless you give written permission.
National best practices
Our record-keeping follows the National Institute of Senior Centers standards for confidentiality, secure storage and written release of information.
Public records requests
Even though we work with our member towns, personal details like your birth date, emergency contacts and income are kept private and are generally exempt from public records requests. Reports to towns show totals only, never names.
We are not lawyers
Center staff, directors and municipal agents are not attorneys and cannot give legal advice. This information is for general guidance only. If you have questions about HIPAA, public records, privacy laws or your legal rights, please contact an attorney. See local elder law attorneys.