BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Attorney Roxanne Julian Opens Private Practice
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ttorney Roxanne Julian brings an extensive amount of real-life experience in both the medical and legal professions to her clients. Ms. Julian has been a registered nurse since 1987 and a practicing attorney specializing in elder law since 1994. She earned her nursing degree at the School of Nursing at Edinboro University and her law degree at Capital University Law School. She was a nurse supervisor at a skilled nursing home and was a member of Edgar Snyder and Associates where she practiced nursing home negligence prior to opening her own practice, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to her clientele. Ms. Julian’s mission is to aid the elderly and their loved ones in all their legal matters; including, Estate Planning to protect family assets, wills, trusts, and future planning for nursing home stays. In addition, she recommends that you have both a living will and a power of attorney. A living will (also known as advanced directives of your care) enables you to make difficult decisions ahead of time such as whether you would want tube feedings if you are in a permanent state of unconsciousness or have a terminal illness from which there is no hope of recovery. A power of attorney is extremely helpful if you are ever temporarily unable to make decisions. For example, if you suffer from seizures or an injury that temporarily prevents you from making decisions, by giving a loved one a power of attorney, you give the right to him or her to speak to the physician on your behalf, take care of your financial matters and so forth, until you get well. In addition, due to Ms. Julian’s combined medical and legal experience, she has unparalleled ability to help you or a loved one through any type of injury case including, medical malpractice, negligence or abuse in nursing care facilities.
If you or someone you are caring for, needs assistance with a will, advance directive, injury or other legal matter,
please feel free to contact Roxanne Julian at rjulian@zoominternet.net, www. roxanneLAW.com or call 724-814-1940. n
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