California Elder Abuse Lawyers
At Stebner Gertler & Guadagni, our attorneys have more than 35 years of experience in elder abuse litigation. Our core belief is that elders should be allowed to keep their dignity and, to the greatest extent possible, maintain their independence until the end of their lives.
Stebner Gertler & Guadagni is a recognized elder abuse litigation law firm focused on holding nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home health agencies and hospitals accountable. Our San Francisco elder abuse attorneys advocate passionately for protecting the rights of the elderly. We are compassionate and aggressive lawyers capable of handling the most complex elder abuse cases.
Leading the Fight for Legislative Reform
We don’t just practice the law – we help write it. Through landmark litigation and expert testimony, our firm has shaped the bills that protect California’s seniors today.
Senate Bill 278 (Dodd)
Kathryn Stebner was a key advocate for this bill, which holds financial institutions accountable for assisting in scams and exploitation. We believe banks should be a line of defense for seniors, not a bystander to their loss.
SB 2171: The Bill of Rights
Our work helped establish the “Bill of Rights” for those in Residential Care Facilities. This legislation ensures that dignity, privacy, and quality care are not just expectations, but legal requirements.
Assembly Bill 859
We successfully fought for AB 859 to ensure that evidence of abuse isn’t buried. This bill protects the integrity of the legal process, allowing families to bring the truth to light without bureaucratic hurdles.
Assembly Bill 251
Through advocacy from Kathryn Stebner and other elder abuse advocates, AB 251 was passed to hold facilities accountable for concealing or destroying evidence, helping families uncover the truth in abuse and neglect cases.
Case Results
Justice for seniors through group litigation. We combat unethical and deceptive business practices against seniors through class actions and multi-party cases.
$33M
Assisted Living
Wrongful Death
$30M
Assisted Living
Wrongful Death
$24.6M
Jury Verdict
Donahue v. MBK Senior Living
$16.5M
Memory Care
Fall Wrongful Death
$4.65M
Fatal Bedsore
Neglect Case
$2.5M
Traumatic Brain Injury
Fall Case
$2.43M
Dehydration &
Malnutrition Death
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Areas We Serve
Elder abuse knows no boundaries, and neither does our commitment to justice. Stebner Gertler & Guadagni provides expert legal representation to victims and their families in these key Northern California counties and their surrounding communities.
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Sonoma County
Fighting for the rights of seniors in:
Stanislaus County
Holding negligent facilities accountable in:
Chains & Facilities
We have experience litigating against these chains and facilities.
Dignity for the Elderly, First and Foremost
Since our firm’s founding in 1991, we have committed our professional lives to elder advocacy. We believe in the value of elders and we are committed to protecting the elderly from avoidable pain and neglect that can result in injury or death.
Commitment to the Rights of the Elderly In the Courtroom and Beyond
To defend the rights of your elder family members, you need experience on your side. Stebner Gertler & Guadagni provides our clients with knowledge and compassion. Contact our elder law attorneys online or by phone at 888-272-5796.
Our dedicated and committed elder abuse law attorneys fight for each individual’s rights while attempting to increase public awareness about the growing struggle against elder abuse in skilled nursing and residential care facilities. We assist clients seeking to protect loved ones from elder abuse, neglect, and medication errors.
Contact Our California Nursing Home Neglect Lawyer
For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced lawyer regarding elder abuse and nursing home neglect, please contact us.
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Class Actions
Justice for seniors through group litigation. We combat unethical and deceptive business practices against seniors through class actions and multi-party cases.








