Elder financial abuse is rising, and many cases go undetected until it’s too late.

In this episode of Elder Law & Advocacy: The Conversation, Jaime Levine speaks with Caleb Logan to explore his experience litigating Elder Financial Abuse cases.

Caleb breaks down how these cases typically unfold, and what is generally possible if it comes to litigation. The conversation also dives into what bank safeguards are currently in place and what better policy or legislation might look like.

They discuss the challenges victims face in pursuing legal action, the broad nature of existing laws, and how attorneys approach litigation in these cases. From common fact patterns to systemic gaps, this episode provides a clear look at what elder financial abuse cases really involve.

If you are an attorney, fiduciary, financial professional, or someone working with older adults, this episode offers valuable insight into identifying, preventing, and addressing financial exploitation.

Abuse cases - whether domestic violence, child abuse, or elder abuse - require more than just prosecution. They require coordinated, compassionate support for victims.

In this episode of Elder Law & Advocacy: The Conversation, Caleb sits down with Claudia Grasso, Deputy District Attorney with the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office and Executive Director of One Safe Place, the North County Family Justice Center.

Claudia has spent much of her career prosecuting cases involving domestic violence, child abuse, and elder abuse. Driven by a vision to better support victims, her career brought her to a position as Executive Director of One Safe Place - a center designed to provide comprehensive, wraparound services for individuals and families impacted by abuse.

In this conversation, Claudia shares her journey from prosecutor to advocate, the mission behind One Safe Place, and how this innovative model brings together legal, social, and support services under one roof to help victims heal and rebuild.

We also explore the realities of abuse cases, the importance of victim-centered care, and how communities can better support those affected.

Cryptocurrency fraud is one of the fastest-growing threats today, and scammers are targeting vulnerable older adults.

In this episode of Elder Law & Advocacy: The Conversation, Jaime Levine sits down with Chris Groshong, Certified Fraud Investigator and founder of the Crypto Recovery Alliance, to break down how crypto scams work, why they are so difficult to trace, and what victims and families can do after funds are stolen.

Chris specializes in cryptocurrency fraud investigations, including cases involving elder financial abuse and large-scale scams. Through his nonprofit, he plans to help families impacted by crypto fraud recover lost assets and to advocate for stronger protections in this rapidly evolving space.

In this conversation, we explore how crypto scams target victims and move money quickly, why cryptocurrency has become a major tool in financial fraud, and the challenges of investigating and recovering stolen funds. Chris also shares what families, professionals, and caregivers should watch for, and what victims can do if they have been targeted.

If you work with older adults, manage financial risk, or want to better understand crypto fraud and scam prevention, this episode is essential listening.

In this episode of Elder Law & Advocacy: The Conversation, host Jaime Levine sits down with Scott Pirrello, Head of Elder Abuse Prosecution at the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office and a leading national expert on elder fraud and scams.

Pirrello is at the forefront of the fight against elder abuse, spearheading efforts to investigate and prosecute crimes targeting older adults. As a central figure in San Diego’s response to elder abuse, he plays a key role in the FBI Elder Justice Task Force, collaborating with federal, state, and local partners to combat financial scams, fraud schemes, and abuse affecting seniors.

This conversation explores Scotts professional journey, the growing threat of elder financial abuse, how prosecutors build cases against sophisticated scammers, and what families, caregivers, and professionals need to know to better protect vulnerable older adults.

Tune in for expert insights on elder law, fraud prevention, and the evolving landscape of elder justice.

In the newest episode of Elder Law & Advocacy: The Conversation, Jenna MacRae speaks with Madison Kovall about the programs and legal services offered by Elder Law & Advocacy and how they support older adults across San Diego County.

The conversation explores how EL&A helps older adults navigate a wide range of legal challenges, including public benefits issues, landlord-tenant disputes, scams, and consumer fraud. They also discuss the organization’s Nursing Home Rights and Enforcement Project and the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program, which provides free Medicare counseling to older adults.

Jenna also shares her own career journey and how she came to work at Elder Law & Advocacy, along with what makes the organization unique among legal nonprofits.

From community education to pre-litigation advocacy, she gives a behind-the-scenes look at her day-to-day work and how EL&A is funded to provide critical legal services to older adults.

In the newest episode of Elder Law & Advocacy: The Conversation, Jenna MacRae sits down with Amanda Jane Austin, Staff Attorney and Legal Volunteer Coordinator at Elder Law & Advocacy.

Amanda shares her journey from working as a Barrister for the UK government to advocating for older adults in San Diego. She also discusses how volunteers and interns play a critical role in expanding legal services for older adults and what she looks for when recruiting the next generation of legal professionals.

If you’re interested in volunteering, interning, or learning how legal professionals can make a meaningful impact in their community, this conversation is worth a listen.

What does elder law look like in Imperial County and throughout rural California?

In this episode, Jaime Levine sits down with Alan Azevedo-McCaffrey, Staff Attorney at Elder Law & Advocacy, to share what it’s really like working directly with seniors in rural communities where access to legal help can be limited.

Alan discusses the unique challenges older adults face in places like Imperial County, the types of legal issues that often arise, and the barriers many rural seniors encounter when trying to get the support they need. He also offers insight into what advocacy looks like for attorneys serving these rural communities.

The conversation explores why legal services for rural communities are so important, what it’s like working at Elder Law & Advocacy, and how legal advocacy can make a meaningful difference in the lives of underserved older adults in Imperial County.

This episode is especially valuable for elder law attorneys, advocates, social workers, and anyone interested in access to justice for seniors in rural communities in California.