In 2004, Alona Cortese and Heidi Cortese, co-trustees of the Alona M. Cortese Trust, made a generous donation to Chapman University that enabled the purchase and renovation of the vintage bungalow that houses the Elder Law Center. The center was named in honor of Alona Cortese, who, along with her husband Ross Cortese, pioneered the idea of “Active Living for the Elderly,” embodied by Leisure World properties. The centre`s goal of providing legal protection and representation to older adults is in line with their vision of creating “better lifestyles for all ages.” Learn more about Leisure World. Mario MaineroCanner associated with academic success and Preparationmmainero@chapman.edu of the Bar(714) 628-2518 Kathleen ClarkDirector of graduate financial Aidkatclark@chapman.edu(714) 628-2510 Please note that the information on this website is provided as a service to the Chapman University community and does not constitute legal advice. Debra BascoReceptionistbasco@chapman.edu(714) 628-2500Get receipt: (714) 628-2501 Welcome to the Chapman University Office of Legal Affairs website. The office provides legal services to the university. Members of the university community who need help with academic matters can contact the office through their department head. The Appeal Litigation Clinic provides representation for law students at the Ninth District Court of Appeal. (800) 824-0066. The Community and Economic Development Clinic works with law students with community groups, non-profit groups, individuals and small businesses on transactional issues.

(949) 824-9660. The Immigrant Rights Clinic provides representation to immigrants and immigrant organizations on a range of legal issues. (949) 824-9660. The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing Civil Rights Clinic joins a law student with a DFEH attorney who has worked with the student`s work with workplace discrimination lawsuits, neutral investigations filed with DFEH and working on class and class actions. (949) 824-8907. The Family Violence Clinic assists clients who have experienced domestic violence. Students provide legal advice and support to the court. (949) 824-7916. Stephanie WenningDeputy Director of Administrative l`Operationswenning@chapman.edu(714) 628-2562 Janeen WilliamsDeputy Co-Director(714) 628-2574janwilli@chapman.edu Annalisa Goode, Administrative Assistant Ph: (714) 628-2535Email: lowincome@chapman.edu Kelly Farano (MBA `09)Assistant Dean for Administrationfarano@chapman.edu(714) 628-2693 The Auen Foundation Scholarship will enable the Alona Cortese Elder Law Center to provide more legal advice to seniors.

Read more about the Auen Foundation » Frank AlvaradoSenior Administrative Assistantfalvarad@chapman.edu(714) 628-2502 Dean Kacer was the first member of his immediate family to attend college and law school. During her law studies, she reconciled a family and financed her studies. This endowment scholarship was created to provide more first-generation students with meaningful access to high-quality legal education and is awarded to an incoming 1L student. Support Now » Graduate Financial Assistance(714) 628-2571Fax: (714) 628-2571gradfinaid@chapman.edu This 3-credit clinical course teaches the theory and practice of elder law that focuses on the legal issues of older adults. The course includes health care decisions, medical ethics and end-of-life issues, public services for the elderly, Medicaid planning, mental health capacity issues and conservatories for the elderly, property management for the elderly, and ethical issues that arise when representing older adults. In addition to the teaching component, students work directly with clients and participate in interviews, advice, preparation of preliminary and final documents, and possible representation of clients at administrative hearings. The course is useful for students interested in the growing practice area of older law or a general practice that includes representing older clients. The class develops legal skills that are useful in almost all practices. The Institute of Military law and veterans affairs is a leading research and academic institute.

The institute also has a legal clinic that provides pro bono representation of military personnel and veterans. The clinic provides legal representation on matters ranging from discharge upgrades, traumatic service group life insurance calls, VA benefit appeals and matters under the Military Civil Assistance Act. She has recovered millions of dollars in services, judgments and settlements for her clients. Nicole Bigley `14 (MBA `20)Assistant Director of Development and Alumni Affairsnbigley@chapman.edu(714) 532-7773 Marisa S. CianciaruloInterim Dean of the Fowler School of Law and Donald P. Kennedy Chair in LawFound and Dee Henley in Lawcianciar@chapman.edu (714) 628-2612 The clinic benefits clients, students, the IRS and the Tax Court. Clients receive advice and representation that they would not otherwise be able to afford; Students will gain invaluable skills in dealing with clients live while remaining in law school. the IRS appreciates assistance in resolving cases in the early stages of the controversy; and the Tax Court is pleased that our students are helping to resolve many cases that would otherwise go to court. Enrolled students assist clients with many legal issues, including complaints of elder abuse, writing, writing health policies, representation at administrative hearings, Medicare, Social Security, guardianship, and conservation. Students also provide advice on clients` rights as consumers and how to avoid financial abuse. The center is headed by Kurt Eggert, a professor at the Fowler School of Law.

For individuals or individuals seeking free legal advice or assistance in a legal case, a number of law schools and private law schools in Orange County offer a variety of clinics to handle specific legal issues. Clinics range from tax law clinics to domestic violence clinics. Each teaching hospital has its own criteria for selecting candidates for support. Below is a brief description of some of the university`s legal clinics in Orange County: The Alona Cortese Elder Law Center provides services to seniors in need in partnership with county legal aid groups and pro bono attorneys in areas such as wills, elder abuse, living wills and consumer rights. (714) 628-2577. Bette & Wylie Aitken Family Violence Clinic supports clients who have experienced domestic violence; victims of human trafficking; Assistance with problems related to protection orders and immigration. (714) 628-2612. The Constitutional Jurisprudence Clinic has been involved in a number of cases that have been brought before the U.S. Supreme Court, some of which have become landmark cases. (714) 628-2587 or (714) 628-2666.

Students at the Entertainment Contracts Law Clinic work with low-budget independent filmmakers to prepare production-based contracts and documents while providing production-type legal advice for their feature film. (714) 628-2675. The Tax Law Clinic is the oldest clinic in law school and has helped thousands of taxpayers. The students, who are mentored by law professors, help clients in a variety of ways, including meeting with the IRS to negotiate a settlement or appear in court if settlement attempts fail. (714) 628-2535. Sarira SadeghiSam & Ash Vice Dean for Academic Achievementssadeghi@chapman.edu(714) 628-2672Academic Achievement Fax: (714) 628-2690 Professor George Willis, DirectorPh: (714) 628-2535Email: lowincome@chapman.edu Legal Aid Society of Orange County in www.legal-aid.com/, or call (800) 834-5001 or (714) 571-5200. Clients in need can be referred to the Public Law Center, 601 W. Civic Center Drive, everything from clinics and brief advice to comprehensive advice. Needy clients can be referred to the Public Law Center, 601 W. Civic Center Drive, everything from clinics and brief advice to the whole Representation advertises. Client cases include family law, consumer fraud, student loans, bankruptcy, wills, and tort defense. www.publiclawcenter.org or call (714) 641-1010.

Students research legal issues, draft appeals and, depending on the jurisdiction of the court and the nature of the case, present their pleadings before a Code of Appeal of Companies and Professions Article 6400 (g): “A legal document assistant must not give a consumer advice, explanations, opinions or recommendations on rights, remedies, defenses, options, choice of possible forms or strategies … For more information, see §§ 6400 ff. (2) For local document assistants, request our document and see “Legal Documents and Preparation of Forms” in the Yellow Pages. Justin CruzPrésident adjoint des initiatives d`admission et de diversitéBureau d`admission, 1er étage, Kennedy Halljucruz@chapman.edu(714) 628-2594 Edition: (714) 628-2552Effectoire de recherche: (714) 628-2548Rachel DeckerInterims Co-Director | Collection Management Librarian(714) 628-2544rdecker@chapman.edu The Alona Cortese Elder Law Center at Chapman University`s Fowler School of Law provides free legal services to low-income seniors throughout Orange County.