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Practice · No. 40Elder CareStatewide · New Jersey

Trust violated.
Justice available.

Whether the abuse is financial exploitation by a fiduciary, physical mistreatment by a caregiver, or institutional neglect, New Jersey law gives victims and their families dedicated remedies. We use them.

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$50M+Recovered statewide
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APS investigates reports under N.J.S.A. 52:27D-406Mandatory reporter laws apply to caregiversFinancial exploitation is a separate criminal offenseCivil conversion + RICO claims sometimes availablePowers of attorney are common abuse vectorsTwo-year statute of limitations (longer for fraud)Punitive damages routinely availableHospital social work can refer to APSAPS investigates reports under N.J.S.A. 52:27D-406Mandatory reporter laws apply to caregiversFinancial exploitation is a separate criminal offenseCivil conversion + RICO claims sometimes availablePowers of attorney are common abuse vectorsTwo-year statute of limitations (longer for fraud)Punitive damages routinely availableHospital social work can refer to APSAPS investigates reports under N.J.S.A. 52:27D-406Mandatory reporter laws apply to caregiversFinancial exploitation is a separate criminal offenseCivil conversion + RICO claims sometimes availablePowers of attorney are common abuse vectorsTwo-year statute of limitations (longer for fraud)Punitive damages routinely availableHospital social work can refer to APS
The Brief

Adult Protective Services
+ civil action.

The NJ Adult Protective Services Act (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-406) creates reporting and investigation duties, and the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act provides additional remedies. Civil claims for assault, battery, conversion, and breach of fiduciary duty often follow the criminal/regulatory case.

Why Shlionsky

The case starts
on day one.

Every elder abuse matter is treated as a litigation file from the first call — because that's what wins it.

  • No fee unless we win.

    You owe us nothing unless we recover for you. Period.

  • Cash advance in 24 hours.

    Same-day funding can be arranged through third-party sources while your case is built.

  • Free, confidential case review.

    An attorney — not an intake screener — reviews your matter and tells you what it's worth.

  • 24/7 line, real people.

    Evidence disappears in days. We answer the phone the night it happens.

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Hurt in New Jersey?
Tell us what happened.

A New Jersey attorney personally reviews every submission — typically within the hour. No fee. No obligation. Evidence preservation begins the moment we hang up.

  • Statewide coverage — every NJ county
  • Preservation letters issued same day
  • In-house investigation team
  • Available 24/7 — nights, weekends, holidays
Free · Confidential

Request your free
consultation.

Dennis Shlionsky's Team will personally review your matter — typically within one hour. There is no fee unless we win.

100% Confidential · No obligation

N.J.S.A. 52:27D-406 — APS ActN.J.S.A. 2C:24-8 — AbandonmentN.J.S.A. 2C:21-7 — Theft by DeceptionN.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 — ConversionN.J.S.A. 3B:31-1 — Power of AttorneyN.J.S.A. 2A:14-2 — 2-Year LimitationsN.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12 — Punitive DamagesN.J.S.A. 30:13-1 — Resident RightsN.J.S.A. 52:27D-406 — APS ActN.J.S.A. 2C:24-8 — AbandonmentN.J.S.A. 2C:21-7 — Theft by DeceptionN.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 — ConversionN.J.S.A. 3B:31-1 — Power of AttorneyN.J.S.A. 2A:14-2 — 2-Year LimitationsN.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12 — Punitive DamagesN.J.S.A. 30:13-1 — Resident RightsN.J.S.A. 52:27D-406 — APS ActN.J.S.A. 2C:24-8 — AbandonmentN.J.S.A. 2C:21-7 — Theft by DeceptionN.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 — ConversionN.J.S.A. 3B:31-1 — Power of AttorneyN.J.S.A. 2A:14-2 — 2-Year LimitationsN.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.12 — Punitive DamagesN.J.S.A. 30:13-1 — Resident Rights
Coordination

Civil, criminal, and regulatory all in motion.

We coordinate the civil case with the APS investigation, criminal referrals, and (in financial cases) bank cooperation. The civil action runs in parallel, with subpoena power that the other channels lack.

New Jersey · Statewide
Coverage · Source-Specific

Homeowners, professional, and personal.

Caregiver employers carry CGL. Personal abusers may have homeowners or umbrella coverage. Financial abusers may have professional liability if they were acting as fiduciaries.

NJ · FAQ

What clients ask first.

My loved one signed the abuse away — does that block the case?

Not necessarily. NJ courts apply capacity and undue-influence doctrines to set aside transactions and "releases" obtained from vulnerable elders.

How much does it cost to hire your firm?

Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee — you owe us no attorney's fee unless we recover money for you. Costs are advanced by the firm and only reimbursed out of a recovery. The first conversation is free and confidential.

How long do I have to file a claim in New Jersey?

Most personal-injury claims in New Jersey carry a two-year statute of limitations under N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2, running from the date of injury. Claims against a public entity (city, county, NJ Transit, the State) require a Notice of Tort Claim within 90 days under the New Jersey Tort Claims Act. Wrongful-death actions also have a two-year window. Call as early as possible — evidence does not wait.

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They counted on the trust.
We end it.

Civil cases run alongside criminal and APS investigations. Call.

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Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case turns on its own facts. The information on this page is for general educational purposes and is not legal advice. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship.