About Janet
Janet Morris created Janet R. Morris, Esq. Elder Care Consulting in 2016 after working in elder care for over 30 years at Bet Tzedek Legal Services, a non-profit legal services corporation in Los Angeles. Janet’s passionate advocacy for abused and neglected elders and dependent adults compelled her to establish Bet Tzedek’s Caregiver and Elder Justice units, both of which serve families who are navigating the difficult decisions of elder care.
In her tireless commitment to serve her clients, she has established herself as an expert in a wide range of issues that frequently intersect with elder care, including Medicare and Medi-Cal eligibility, housing rights, medical ethics, long term care, elder abuse, care for developmentally disabled and corporate responsibility.
Janet has imparted her knowledge and holistic approach to several generations of lawyers, paralegals, and social workers.
Education & Expertise
As a public speaker and as a consultant, Janet has shared her expertise with countless individuals and organizations throughout her career. She has trained judges, doctors, lawyers, social workers, hospice workers, and adult protective service workers in areas including legal and financial planning, capacity and decision-making, and elder and dependent adult abuse.
Janet received her B.A. degree from the University of California, Berkeley and her J.D. degree from the University of San Francisco. She was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1984. She has sat on the boards of numerous organizations devoted to elder care and advocacy, including the Alzheimer’s Association and Judicial Council of California.
Honors & Awards
Janet is proud have received accolades from:
◆ AARP
◆ KCET
◆ Jack H. Skirlball Foundation
◆ MAPS Charities
◆ California Council for Gerontology and Geriatrics
