Jules Olsman and Lauren Walson secure $1.6M Verdict for Elderly Victim of Financial Fraud Scheme Orchestrated by Housekeeper

Following a two-day bench trial, Jules Olsman and Lauren Walson of Olsman Mackenzie Peacock & Wallace, P.C., secured a verdict of $1,606,500.00 in a case involving the financial fraud of an incapacitated, elderly gentleman. Between 2016 and 2019, while employed…


Elder Financial Fraud-Protect Yourself

Several news stories have come out recently that have brought attention to a problem that many seniors face, but too few of us know about.  Elder financial abuse is a fast-growing form of abuse, and nearly 1/3 of all fraud…


Nursing Home Residents Have Financial Rights

The Nursing Home Reform Law of 1987 guarantees certain rights for nursing home residents.  It requires nursing homes to protect the rights of each resident by caring for them in a way that promotes individual dignity, self-determination, and choice. The…


Elder Abuse and Neglect: Defining and Combating a Growing Problem

Elder abuse.  It is a buzz phrase being used all across the media.  Every day there are news reports of the elderly being mistreated by family members, or nursing home staff responsible for their welfare.  These senior citizens are being…


Watch Your Friends: Dangers of Financial Fraud

Last week, the Detroit Free Press reported on the wholesale robbery of an elderly couple through financial fraud. The terrible part, besides the loss of the money is the fact that it was perpetrated by a long-term friend of theirs….


Protecting Elder Americans from Financial Abuse – Toll Free Nationwide Call-in Service

On November 10, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., you can obtain free advice and guidance on how to protect yourself and your loved ones against investment swindles and financial abuse. Callers will have the opportunity to speak with…