Nurses play an important role in patients’ lives. Many times we see clients overwhelmed with gratitude for the care their nurses provide. Our clients are often surprised to learn that we have a registered nurse (RN) on our staff. We find that this adds tremendous value to our clients and to our firm in general. Dawn Houston, R.N. is one of our care coordinators. If you encounter her in the field, you will see that she consistently displays the core values of nursing: caring; integrity; diversity; and excellence. We had some fun with Dawn and asked her some of our favorite questions:
What is your favorite word? HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. A HIPAA is a signed legal document that grants access to a patient’s health information. Our clients often choose to grant our firm access through this document in order to allow us to examine medical information so that we can best assist with their care needs.
What is your favorite sound? The sound of nature while sitting on my back porch. I love to hear the birds chirping and the wind rustling through the trees. I have a screened in porch that I sit in every afternoon after I come home from work. It is my way of winding down.
What profession other than yours would you like to attempt? When I was in middle school I thought I wanted to be a lawyer and then become Secretary of State so I could travel the world. At Hurley Elder Care Law, I get to combine being a nurse and working in the legal field. Since both professions are about helping people, I think I have the perfect job.
What is the best part of being a nurse? Having that “RN” behind my name has opened many doors for me. I feel so fortunate to have a career that allows me to help people in their time of need. No matter what type of nursing I have been involved in, I have been able to get a sense of satisfaction knowing that I have helped a person, a family, or a community.
Who is your favorite character on TV? Carol Hathaway and Alicia Florrick, both characters played by Julianna Margulies. They have careers that I would enjoy. Years ago I would watch “ER” with my oldest son each week. I wanted to be a nurse like Carol and be able to help people when they needed it the most. I wanted to be able to solve problems, do hands on nursing, and see them go home or admitted to the hospital where they would get additional help. ER nursing did not work out for me, but apparently, this show influenced my son more than I knew. He is now a board certified emergency medicine physician!
To learn more about the role Dawn and the other care coordinators play in our practice, please contact us at (404) 843-0121.
It's impossible to accurately describe the lost feeling of realizing you need power of attorney, updated will and general guidance all of a sudden when dealing with a parent with dementia. The firm’s responsiveness has been superb, their work flawless and their advice kind, compassionate and professional. I'll forever know that their guidance prevented us from making many bad decisions.
Neal R.
All I can say is Wow ! I have never seen a team attack and solve a problem like Hurley. We lost our father and two weeks later our mother suffered a severe stroke. Nursing home costs were draining their life savings, but Hurley found a solution and got things under control.
Gary G.
Very comfortable atmosphere. They treat you like you are one of the family.
Val B.
Hurley Elder Care Law went to work for my Mother and navigated all of the Government red tape and got her approved for Medicaid in short order. I, as her POA, could not even begin to climb the mountain of paperwork on my own.
David Q.
Superb service through a difficult maze of governmental regulations and requirements which are not navigable by an individual without a depth of knowledge that far exceeds mine.
Wallace M.
Due to aging, escalating health and cost concerns for both my husband and myself, I chose to work with Hurley Elder Care to do care and estate planning. I am so very pleased with the result. I have a much improved understanding of the complexity of this process, the necessary documents, timing, regulations and the need for professional guidance.
Gina M.
A great institution that provides a much neglected but critical role in healthcare and beyond. Nola Hurley is an incredible face to the group and their team of attorneys are some of the most knowledgeable professionals who have thought through some life affairs that catches many off guard. I plan to use their services for family and professional referrals.
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Sosena Kebede11/11/2024
I couldn’t have had a more pleasant experience when trying to navigate a situation that I wasn’t prepared for. Hurley Elder Care Law as a whole and the many people who assisted me were so kind, considerate and helpful every step of the process I was going through. I personally would like to thank Megan, Paul, Jennifer and especially Kiersten for helping me, keeping me on track and keeping me informed all the way through. I am very grateful. Anyone is in need of a friendly and super law firm…. I Highly recommended Hurley Elder Care Law
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Jim Anders10/02/2024
I have had the privilege to work with Hurley Elder Care at a time in my life when I thought my world would crumble dealing with a difficult situation with my elderly parents. I cannot say enough nice things about the staff (specifically Kaila and Nicole). These two kept me calm and answered all of my questions quickly. The dust has finally settled and I am beyond thankful for Mr. Hurley and his above and beyond staff!! I HIGHLY recommend this law firm for your elderly needs!!
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Marci Ray9/27/2024
During my wife's illness and eventual passing. I can't express the professionalism and compassion I recieved from this law group. They were and are friends who I'll never forget.
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Richard Nicholson8/15/2024
Highly recommend Hurley Law. Everyone was so helpful. Kelsie helped me through an extremely tough time with my Mom. Kelsie, Andrew and all of the staff got back to me quickly and walked me though everything. Thank you so much!!!!
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Tricia Woodward8/15/2024
The staff is very friendly and professional! The office is in a great location. Everything was explained thoroughly. Great team of lawyers for your estate planning
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denise bradley8/07/2024
Wonderful law firm to work with. Everyone is so helpful and friendly. They take time to answer questions and listen to your needs but are extremely efficient in delivering the documents required. Amazing experience all the way around!
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David Dorsett8/03/2024
Very knowledgeable and efficient! Smooth transaction handled professionally!
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doris housley7/17/2024
Caring professionals who have helped me feel much more secure about the future.
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Jan Batson7/16/2024
We were pleased with the methodical, thorough approach Hurley used to update or wills and handle details of our estate planning. We highly recommend their services.
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Don Barnett5/17/2024
We had a great experience with Hurley Elder Law. They helped us put my parents wills, advanced directive and POA in order. They hold informative classes helping families to navigate all the new policies, laws and resources. Highly recommend.
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Lisa McIntyre5/17/2024
I needed to redraft my will, health care directive and power of attorney after my divorce and estrangement from a child. Needless to say, it was an emotionally delicate process but Jennifer was incredibly sympathetic and really knows her stuff! She’s uber-professional but personable and the entire revision process took a matter of several weeks and was fairly priced. I love that the firm sends newsletters with articles that are of interest to those in the later stages of life and their loved ones who might be caring for them. Nobody enjoys thinking about their eventual demise but it must be done if you want to make it easier for those left behind. Highly recommend!
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Karen Stearns4/10/2024
Working with Jennifer and her team at Hurley was a great experience. Communication is excellent and they were very professional and efficient throughout the entire process. Highly recommend them!
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Harris Wattles3/08/2024
Wish I could give 10 stars. We left the meeting knowing we had received excellent advice. Advice was very clear and easy for my mother to understand. We feel so lucky to have found Hurley Elder Care Law.
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Tammy Davis2/04/2024
I went to Hurley to get help for my wife. Everyone involved in the process has been informative, attentive, and compassionate. Hurley is definitely the place to go when you need help!
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D Gooden2/04/2024
I retained Hurley ECL in May of 2023 to work on behalf of my recently widowed mother. I cannot offer high enough praise for this outstanding firm. Their team approach is a model of efficiency, and efficacy. The level of care they provide the client is unsurpassed in my experience. We were blessed to have been referred to them.
