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Legal ServicesNew York, United States51-200 Employees
The Center for Elder Law & Justice is a non-profit civil legal aid organization based in Buffalo, New York, serving older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income populations across eight Western New York counties. It provides comprehensive legal representation and operates a statewide Senior Legal Advice Helpline, staffed by attorneys, to offer brief legal guidance and referrals to residents of New York State. Beyond direct legal work, CELJ conducts community education and professional training, and it administers trustee services through the Western New York Coalition Pooled Trust, managing fiduciary assets in collaboration with partner organizations. The center also acts as a court-appointed legal guardian in cases involving elder abuse or when a suitable family guardian is not available, aiming to improve clients’ quality of life and support independent, dignified living. CELJ operates from multiple offices in Buffalo, Lockport, and Dunkirk, reflecting its regional footprint in Western New York.