Japan Disaster has Global Consequences
Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:47:30 +0000
This post was researched and written by our news blog writer and pro bono attorney, James Ryan McNelis, J.D., M.P.A. On March 11th, an 8.9 magnitude devastated northeastern Japan, but the true impact of the damage may take months to realize.  The quake was the 5th largest in recorded history, and was so powerful, that it [...]

Is 2011 the new 1848?
Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:20:50 +0000
This post was researched and written by our news blog writer and pro bono attorney, James Ryan McNelis, J.D., M.P.A. In 1848, the “Year of Revolution” began as unrest in France which toppled the royal government and created the Second French Republic.  This caused a cascading domino effect that stirred up revolutions, protests, and reforms across [...]

All Providence Teachers Issued A Pink Slip
Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:27:46 +0000
This post was researched and written by our news blog writer and pro bono attorney, James Ryan McNelis, J.D., M.P.A. On February 23rd, the Providence School System issued 1,926 dismissal notices to every teacher within the school system due to concern of a looming budget crisis.  “This is beyond insane,” Steven Smith, the Providence Teacher’s Union President [...]

Senior Citizen Service Program

Elder Rhode Islanders have a need for a variety of legal services. Whether it is end-of-life planning, Medicare/Medicaid issues, housing, debt collection fraud, or any number of other issues related to age, RICLAPP provides a variety of legal services to address these issues. RICLAPP offers legal counsel and services to any senior in need.

In June of 2009 RICLAPP partnered with senior centers throughout the state to take the Senior Citizen Services Program even further by bringing legal services directly to seniors. RICLAPP's Senior Legal Clinic Program is happy to now count the Cranston, Pilgrim, East Greenwich, Woonsocket, and South Kingstown Senior Centers as partners in this program which allows seniors access to much needed services and counsel.

RICLAPP’s Senior Legal Clinic Program receives funding from the Cities of Cranston and Warwick through their Community Block Grant programs. We would like to express our sincere thanks to both cities for their continued support!

Senior Legal Clinic Schedule:

Cranston Senior Center - Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month, 9:30-11:30 

Pilgrim Senior Center - Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the Month, 12:00-3:00 

East Greenwich Senior Center - Every 4th Wednesday of the Month, 9:00-12:00 

Woonsocket Senior Center - Every 3rd Thursday of the Month, 1:00-3:00 

South Kingstown Senior Center - Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, 9-12

Fees

RICLAPP believes that legal counsel and representation should not be beyond anyone's reach. Our sliding fee scale for senior citizens is dependent on annual income. To determine which income bracket you fit into, please review the Annual Income Chart. Once you determine your income bracket, you will be able to find the prices that apply to you.

Please click on the link below to view the price scale for Senior Citizens: 

Price List

Client Testimonials:

Mr. Geoffrey A. Schoos was very professional in explaining our rights before we signed the paper. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal services or power of attorney. My father, wife, and myself were pleased with the service and the personality shown toward us.

- RICLAPP Client from the Woonsocket Senior Center. 

We were very pleased with Mr. Schoos' service. He was very helpful and compassionate with a personal issue we had. It's a wonderful service, especially to the elderly.

- RICLAPP Client from the Pilgrim Senior Center in Warwick

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