Top Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect Lawyers Near Me in Long Beach Area

Suzanne is passionate about advocating for the rights and dignity of abused and neglected elders, and holding elder care facilities accountable for their actions. She has a strong foundation in the law and an ongoing hunger to learn. Suzanne's meticulous attention to detail and creativity allow her to navigate the intricacies of elder abuse litigation with precision, while remaining sensitive to the often emotional nature of the cases. She prides herself on her ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly, effectively, and with compassion to ensure her clients understand the journey ahead. Suzanne has the privilege of using these skills to seek justice for our elders and hold wrongdoers accountable.. Suzanne became an attorney at Lanzone Morgan, LLP in November, 2021. She originally joined the Lanzone Morgan team in May 2019, as a law clerk following her first year of law school. Suzanne graduated in the top 20% of her class from Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law in 2021 with a degree emphasis in Advocacy and Dispute Resolution. During law school, Suzanne served as Academic Fellow for Professor Henry Noyes. She received four CALI awards for receiving the highest grade in a course. Prior to law school, she received a B.A. in English Literature from Arizona State University, during which time she spent a semester studying Medieval Renaissance Literature at The University of Oxford.. Suzanne is a member of California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR) and the American Association for Justice's (AAJ) Nursing Home Litigation Group and Women's Trial Lawyers Caucus. She is licensed to practice in California and in the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

I am a civil trial lawyerwho specializes in nursing home abuse and neglect law. Igraduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and wascommissioned in the United States Army. After serving our country withdistinction, and receiving an honorable discharge from the Army, I attended Barry University School of Law. At Barry University, I was named class valedictorian in 2002.. For the past six years, I have focused on litigationeffecting the rights and safety of elder and infirm adults. I have served as trial counsel in serious injury cases in bothFlorida and California. I was instrumental in twoimportant published appellate decisions on behalf of nursing homeresidents. Those cases are Sababin v. Superior Court (CovinaRehabilitation Center) (2006) 144 CA4th 81, 50 Cal. Rptr. 3d 266, whichredefined the term "neglect" in California, and CORA Health Services,Inc. v. Steinbronn, 867 So.2d 587 (Fla. 5th App. Dist. 2004), whichexplained the presuit notice requirement in Florida nursing home andmedical malpractice cases.. For the first five years of my career, I served as litigationcounsel with the national elder abuse firm, Maher, Guily & . Artigliere's practice is devoted to litigation of elder anddependent adult abuse as well as serious and catastrophic injury cases.

From my time in law school to the present, I’ve focused exclusively on elder abuse and neglect cases, ensuring that the elderly receive the dignified care they deserve.  I’ve built a reputation for my relentless pursuit of justice and dedication to protecting society’s most vulnerable.. I’m especially passionate about holding corporations accountable for their legal responsibilities toward vulnerable individuals. With a proven track record of recovering millions of dollars for my clients, I approach each case with compassion, meticulous attention to detail, and an unwavering commitment to justice.

Ayman Mourad joined Lanzone Morgan as an attorney in 2018. He received his B.A. in English Literature from Whitman College and his J.D. from Lewis and Clark Law School before he began his law career. Ayman revolved his career around the fight for the underdog. Growing up, Ayman wanted to fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. Similarly, Ayman looks up to the United States’ 44th President, Barack Obama, for his eloquence and finds his devotion to working for the benefit of others inspiring. It is evident that Ayman dedicates his life to help others. Prior to practicing law, Ayman spent 3 years teaching English in Japan and Korea. Not only did he teach English, but also extensively studied Japanese to better communicate and connect. Ayman has previously worked in the Civil Rights field, including employment discrimination, housing discrimination, hate crime, and disability discrimination.. Ayman is now working in elder abuse because it coincides with everything he has done in life. He went to law school to help people. He admits he likes to help families and victims find even a little bit of justice in the largely unjust system. Ayman hopes to bring all issues regarding elderly care to light, so facilities will operate in a way that protects their residents and changes the system altogether. The attorneys are Lanzone Morgan share this mission with Ayman. Additionally, he wants to learn from partners, Anthony and Jim, and work alongside them for he recognizes “they are clearly some of the best in their field.” The synergy between the firm’s common goal and the opportunity to work with two highly respected elder abuse attorneys leaves Ayman seeing nothing other than working at Lanzone Morgan in his future.

As an adolescent, I was compelled by stories of battles between good and evil, where good had to prevail despite all the odds being stacked against it. The stories would always involve circumstances where good should prevail on moral grounds, but the odds of prevailing seemed insurmountable. David versus Goliath is the first story of this nature I can recall ever reading having this theme.. In 1977, I remember being compelled by the fight of the rebels against the Death Star and the evil Empire where victory of good over evil seemed impossible. Somewhere along the line I was exposed to what lawyers did, and stories of epic court room battles with similar themes as David versus Goliath. From that moment, I knew someday I would be a lawyer representing vulnerable people who were injured due to fraud, oppression, and indifference.. Jim and I created this law firm for the sole purpose of representing not just victims, but victims who are vulnerable targets for fraud and abuse such as children, handicapped, elderly, dependent adults, and unsuspecting consumers. Vulnerable victims are unique in that they generally cannot care for themselves and must rely on others for their well-being. Perpetrators are able to take advantage of this reliance due to the vulnerable victim’s inability to physically or mentally do anything about it.. Sometimes the vulnerable victims acquiesce to the abuse or neglect for fear they will be worse off in the event the abuser is not around to assist them with any of their needs. There is no greater cause as a lawyer than fighting for a vulnerable victim who has been subjected to such outrageous conduct.. Vulnerable victims are often cast aside by society. Despite having laws to deter this conduct, State and Federal governments are unable to do enough to curb the increasing trend of abuse and neglect. When we litigate cases, our goal is to hold the perpetrators accountable for their wrongful conduct and obtain compensation for the vulnerable victims. There has been no greater reward than being the voice and advocate for the thousands of clients I have represented over the many years of practice and holding the perpetrators accountable.. Education: San Diego State University, Bachelor’s Degree in Arts & Letters 1994; Western State College of Law, Juris Doctorate 2001; Pepperdine University College of Law, Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution 2001.. Professional Organizations: Consumer Attorneys of California; American Association for Justice. Licensure: State of California; United States District Court, Central District of California. Notable Cases: Hernandez v. Upland Rehabilitation & Care Center (2004); Morris v. Longwood Management Corporation (2005); Bregni v. HCR Manor Care Inc. (2010); Jarman v. HCR Manor Care Inc. (2011); Washington v. Emeritus Corporation (2012); Cathie v. Mariner Health Care Inc. (2014); Dunkle v. National Therapeutic Services Inc. (2014); Musingo v. Villa Rosa (2014); Walker v. SNF Management (2014). Bar Admissions: California