Hello ELM family! It is a pleasure to introduce myself. My name is Kaitlyn Mardeusz, and I am the new Legal Assistant in the office. Although law has been a significant part of my life for the past few years, there are also many other passions I have. So sit back, relax, grab a nice cup of coffee, and I hope you enjoy my miniintroduction … Continue reading Staff Spotlight: Kaitlyn Mardeusz
Hello, I am Debra Gibbs. I am joining Elder Law of Michigan for 11 weeks as part of the Bridge to Practice program through Michigan State University College of Law. I grew up in a small town in Northeast Michigan, making me a little biased about which Great Lake I think is the best. I am a graduate of Albion College and MSU College of … Continue reading Staff Spotlight: Debra Gibbs, J.D.
by Char Brooks, J.D., Project Healthy Living Coach Our legal hotline provides free legal assistance to older adults on matters including medicare, medicaid, estate planning, wills and probate, debt collection, and housing issues. Elder Law of Michigan (ELM) is very appreciative of Dave Jones for volunteering his services as an attorney. Without attorneys like Dave, our hotline would not be able to operate as efficiently as we … Continue reading Featured Volunteer: David Jones
by Karen Flores, Attorney The Webster’s Dictionary defines a “hotline” as 1) a direct telephone line in constant readiness so as to facilitate immediate communication; 2) a usually toll free telephone service available to the public for some specific purpose. The second definition is more descriptive of Elder Law of Michigan’s Legal Hotline For Michigan Seniors. While it would be desirable to have limitless resources … Continue reading What is the Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors?
by Miles Morley, Legal Assistant As part of our intern recruitment efforts, Elder Law of Michigan takes part in career fairs at Michigan’s various law school. In 2014, ELM participated at recruitment fairs in both Detroit and the Lansing area. This year we attended two recruitment fairs with the goal of connecting with law students for summer internship opportunities. Jadranko Tomic-Bobas, Hotline Managing Attorney, Christopher … Continue reading ELM Attends Local Law School Recruitment Fairs
Working with seniors through MiCAFE, Michigan’s Coordinated Access to Food for the Elderly, we see many seniors over 60 who have trouble making ends meet and putting healthy food on their table. Every day, seniors struggle to not only purchase enough food to eat, but to actually eat a balanced diet. Even more problematic is that some seniors have problems chewing food. Over and over … Continue reading Thank You Sears For Your Generous Donation!
by Char Brooks, J.D., Project Healthy Living Coach Kate Larlee began working at ELM in June 2013 as a Legal Intern while a student at Michigan State University College of Law. She has come a long way and is now part of the Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors as well as assisting the Mid-America Pension Rights Project. Her many accomplishments since starting at ELM include … Continue reading Employee of the Month: Kate Larlee
by Char Brooks, Project Healthy Living Coach and Attorney Alexis has been a part of Elder Law of Michigan (ELM) for over two years and every time I talk to her, I learn how integral she is to our team. Of all her talents, what impresses me most is how much drive she has for helping others by giving them the resources they need to make … Continue reading Employee of the Month: Alexis Ringman
by Audra Ellis, Tri-County Community Partner Liaison, MiCAFE Our organization encourages our staff to volunteer their time whenever possible. We understand how important volunteering really is because without volunteers, ELM simply wouldn’t exist. Some great things about volunteering and being involved with your community are that you often get to experience new and exciting activities while also meeting new people and of course the great feeling of giving back. … Continue reading 31 Days of Giving – Habitat for Humanity
by Pat Ocheltree, Economic Security Team Member What a meaningful and fun time I had at Community of Christ Church on Miller Road, Lansing, helping with their Wednesday community hot dog night. What I found was not just a hot dog dinner! Yes, individuals did come and were blessed by physical food. But it was so much more! The first thing I noticed (and felt) … Continue reading 31 Days of Giving – Community of Christ Church
