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Senior Legal Advice Helpline | Elder Justice NY

438 Main St, #1200, Buffalo, NY 14202

Eligibility
New York State residents age 55 and up.
Hours
Attorneys are available to take calls Mon-Fri 9am-11am. Other times, please email or leave a details message- an attorney will respond within 3 business days.
(844) 481-0973
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Legal Advice Helpline

Application process
Call or email [email protected]. Outside of regular hours, leave a message with name, phone number, and relevant details - an attorney will return your call within 3 business days.
Fees
None.
Provides a pro-bono legal advice helpline for aging adults, providing answers to brief legal questions and referrals to additional legal resources. Staffed by volunteer attorneys including experienced attorneys and certified law students. Information on a range of issues including: consumer protection, health insurance denials, housing concenrs including landlord/tenant issues and nursing home or assisted living concerns, public benefits, wills and estates, and more.
Last assured
03/19/2026
Providing organization
Center for Elder Law & Justice