Abrams Fensterman Partner, Sarah A. Chussler, and Executive Partner, Carolyn Reinach Wolf, co-authored the article, “Assisting Individuals in Need of Mental Health Services Through a Guardianship Lens,” published in the latest Elder and Special Needs Law Journal by the New York State Bar Association.
The article explores innovative legal approaches to balancing autonomy and care for individuals navigating mental health challenges. Read their insights here.
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Sarah Chussler is a Partner at Abrams Fensterman, LLP and is a member of the firm’s Mental Health Law Practice Group. Her practice focuses on Mental Health and Elder Law, representing private clients, healthcare professionals, and major hospital systems in Article 9 proceedings for involuntary psychiatric treatment and retention hearings, Kendra’s Law applications (Assisted Outpatient Treatment), Mental Hygiene Warrants, as well as in elder planning matters. These include the preparation and execution of Advanced Directives and Article 81 Guardianship proceedings.
Carolyn Reinach Wolf is an Executive Partner in the law firm of Abrams Fensterman, LLP and Director of the Firm’s Mental Health Law practice. She is the only attorney in the country with a family-focused mental healthcare practice. Supported by a team of expert clinicians, she specializes in guiding families through the complex landscape of legal issues that impact loved ones with serious mental illness, overall mental health issues, and/or substance abuse issues.
