Senior Justice Law Firm
Dedicated to Elder Abuse Litigation

Michael Brevda, Managing Partner

Senior Justice Law Firm was built on a decision that reshaped its purpose. After years defending nursing homes, its principal attorney chose to represent residents harmed by abuse and neglect. Since then, the firm has represented only injured residents and their loved ones. Today, it serves clients across 28 states and has grown into the country's largest elder abuse law firm.

Families rarely reach out with definitive proof of neglect. More often, they come with unanswered questions after witnessing unexplained injuries, sudden decline or the loss of a loved one. Every accepted case begins with collecting medical records and an in-depth review by the firm's in-house long-term care nurse. The process often uncovers preventable injuries or patterns of neglect that families could not have identified on their own, providing the evidence needed to determine whether legal action is appropriate.

Combining Experience with Personal Commitment

Years of handling only elder abuse litigation have given the firm an uncommon familiarity with the legal and corporate structures behind many long-term care providers. Having handled hundreds of similar cases, attorneys often recognize recurring ownership networks and the corporate entities behind facilities that attempt to distance themselves from liability. Working alongside specialized medical experts, the firm's attorneys tackle complex legal and clinical questions that might otherwise remain unanswered.

The firm approaches every case like a family, not a corporation. Staff are trained to guide families through grief using trauma-informed practices, recognizing the emotional challenges that often accompany elder abuse and wrongful death cases.

“We represent families confronting profound loss, combining unmatched experience with trauma informed compassion to hold negligent nursing homes accountable and drive meaningful change across long term care,” says Michael Brevda, managing partner.

Many families first contact the firm after noticing unexplained bruising, significant weight loss, pressure ulcers, repeated falls or frequent hospital transfers. While any one sign may have multiple causes, recurring patterns can indicate neglect and warrant closer review.

Accountability with Lasting Purpose

One wrongful death case demonstrated the firm's investigative approach. After reaching a favorable resolution, a long-term care operator claimed it lacked insurance coverage and denied responsibility through a separate corporate entity. Working with forensic accountants, the legal team traced the facility's ownership structure, established the parent company's connection and secured a substantial recovery for the family.

Cases like this often point to a broader problem. According to the firm, chronic understaffing is the leading contributor to dehydration, malnutrition, pressure injuries, fractures and resident assaults across long-term care facilities. State investigations can result in fines, but penalties are often limited to a few hundred or a few thousand dollars. Civil litigation seeks to encourage better staffing and care standards, driving broader systemic change.

When families suspect neglect, the firm encourages them to seek independent medical care first, report concerns to the appropriate state agency and then consult an elder abuse attorney. That sequence helps protect a loved one's health while preserving evidence for further investigation.

Education is also part of the firm's work because misconceptions often prevent families from seeking legal guidance. Some believe legal action serves no purpose after a loved one has died or that advanced age eliminates a valid claim. The firm argues that every resident deserves safe, dignified care regardless of age or underlying medical conditions.

As it expands into additional states and adds experienced elder abuse attorneys, the firm's mission remains unchanged. It remains committed to helping families find answers, pursuing accountability and strengthening one of the few effective mechanisms for challenging elder abuse and neglect.