Elder Law

While Greg Varner’s practice and experience have not been limited to “elder law,” as the firm has developed, a large portion of the practice has become dedicated to such issues.  The practice has provided Greg an unique knowledge and breadth of experience within the multifaceted nature of elder law.

Greg was also an assistant Attorney General for the State of Alabama whereby he represented each of the Clay, Coosa, Randolph, Elmore, and Calhoun County Departments of Human Resources. In the seven years of such representation, Greg prosecuted, litigated, and counseled in dozens of elderly adult in-need-of protective services and elder abuse cases.

Relatedly, Greg is also regularly court-appointed and retained to represent various interests and parties in Conservatorship, Guardianship, and Involuntary Commitment matters involving the elderly.

Greg has represented grandparents seeking custody of their grandchildren on numerous occasions. In fact, he successfully argued for a modification and extension of the law in favor of grandparents’ rights before the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. See R.K. v. R.J., 843 So.2d 774 (Ala.Civ.App. 2002)

In addition to his professional experience, Greg has personal and familial sympathy for the particular needs accompanying elder care and financing. His mother, for years, provided at-home care to his grandmother and great-aunt. Before their respective deaths, each were severely disabled and progressively deteriorated due to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Accordingly, he is keenly aware of some of the acute issues facing his clients involved in the care of the physical, spiritual, and emotional health of the elderly and the concomitant emotional wear and stress on the care-givers.

If you find yourself or your family facing elder law issues, contact Greg Varner at 256-354-5464.

Greg Varner serves east, central Alabama including Clay County (Ashland and Linville), Coosa County (Rockford and Goodwater), Talladega County (Talladega, Lincoln, and Sylacauga), Tallapoosa County (Alexander City and Dadeville), Chambers County (LaFayette, Lanett, and Valley), Randolph County (Roanoke, Wadley, Wedowee, and Woodland), Cleburne County (Heflin), Calhoun County (Anniston and Oxford), Etowah County (Gadsden and Rainbow City), St.Clair County (Pell City) and Elmore County (Wetumpka), and Lee County (Auburn and Opelika).