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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi Eric,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I do APS defense, typically for existing clients, and I haven’t ever taken a substantiated finding to an ALJ hearing. Thankfully I have only dealt with APS on unsubstantiated or inconclusive findings.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I know Ermin Ciric at Des Moines Elder Law does APS appellate work. I would recommend they call Ermin.
<a href="https://www.rm-law.com/">https://www.rm-law.com/</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Another great option is Northwest Elder Law Group – Rebecca King and Chris Lee
<a href="https://nwelderlaw.com/attorney-profiles/">https://nwelderlaw.com/attorney-profiles/</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Anita Redline in Edmonds also handles APS cases <a href="https://redlinelaw.com/areas-of-practice/">
https://redlinelaw.com/areas-of-practice/</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Best, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Nick<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-ligatures:none">From:</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Eric Nelsen<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, December 5, 2023 4:03 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv' <wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] King County - referrals for APS-related consult?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Potential Client lives out of state, has a brother residing in King County. Brother is elderly with some memory loss, but PC is attorney-in-fact for brother, and the brother has round-the-clock licensed, bonded, experienced professional
care in his own home. PC has learned that apparently someone has made an APS complaint, but of course APS can’t/won’t talk about status of investigation.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">PC would like to consult with an attorney who can help them understand the APS, and how best to handle it.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Can anyone recommend an attorney who could consult with PC?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">They do <b><i>not</i></b> expect this to turn into a criminal referral or other actual defense of a substantiated claim; the brother is well cared for. Just need a consult to better understand the process.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks in advance,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Eric<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Eric C. Nelsen<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Sayre Law Offices, PLLC<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">1417 31st Ave South<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Seattle WA 98144-3909<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">206-625-0092<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><a href="mailto:eric@sayrelawoffices.com">eric@sayrelawoffices.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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