"Paul is a pillar in the elder abuse prevention community and highly sought after for his experience, knowledge and advocacy in this critical area. I've shared the stage with him many times and am always amazed by his depth of expertise and how relatable and usable he makes the information. We are pleased in national aging network to have this pioneer available to us as a friend and coach. He has earned my highest endorsement.”
— Lance Robertson, Director, Guidehouse,
former US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)
Assistant Secretary for Aging from 2017-2021
“Paul shared his experience and expertise as one of the true "pioneers" in the identification and prosecution of the horrific perpetrators of elder abuse in all of its forms. He provided two excellent webinars to Knowledgeable Aging - "Elder Abuse - is this the Crime of the 21st Century" and "Reducing the risk of becoming a victim of elder financial abuse - a resolution for the entire year." The feedback from attendees was phenomenal and we look forward to future collaborations.”
— Jason Kotar, Co-Founder and Online Host of Knowledgeable Aging
“During my career in the San Diego Sheriff's Department I had the privilege of working with Paul Greenwood (Deputy District Attorney, retired), a renowned expert in Elder Abuse. During trial proceedings Paul Greenwood not only represented the People of California by prosecuting individuals who preyed upon and victimized our vulnerable citizens, but he gave our special citizens a voice in our justice system.”
— Bridget Cartier, Retired detective San Diego County Sheriff’s Department
“Paul Greenwood was the first dedicated elder abuse prosecutor in the country. Over his decades-long career, he has prosecuted hundreds of cases of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and paved the way for many D.A.’s to establish elder abuse prosecutor positions in their offices. Through his presentations and trainings, Paul has inspired countless prosecutors, law enforcement officers, and other professionals to recognize and better respond to these important and often devastating cases. Paul is a passionate and knowledgeable speaker and trainer who has an unparalleled ability to motivate, educate and inspire his audience.”
— Page Ulrey, Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Washington
“Paul has been a leader in providing training, technical assistance and other support for prosecutors around the country when handling elder fraud, exploitation and other forms of abuse. He brings this experience through his past work leading the Elder Abuse Prosecution Unit in the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office and has served as subject matter expert on various trainings and projects over the years for NDAA. He’s recognized as a go-to expert on elder abuse issues and not only demonstrates deep knowledge of the subject, but a passion for helping others and protecting the most vulnerable in our communities.”
— Nelson O. Bunn, Executive Director, National District Attorneys Association
“Paul is the best resource we have found in the field of elder abuse investigation, prosecution and advocate training. He has served as a keynote and moderator at our TN Elder Justice Conferences and also served many professionals in our state as a case consultant. He is extraordinarily passionate about his work and a brilliant communicator!”
— Aaron Bradley, Director, East Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability
“Paul has a remarkable ability to communicate and translate information across varied groups working collaboratively with both law enforcement and advocates to build broad coalitions committed to ending elder abuse. He is never afraid to challenge assumptions and delve deeply into topics to reach a new shared understanding for the good of older adults. We have been honored to work and learn from Paul over many years and always look to him as an expert and confidant.”
— Nicole Howell, Executive Director Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Solano and Alameda
“Paul Greenwood is not only knowledgeable and experienced on issues of elder justice and prosecution but one of the most dynamic, engaging, and passionate presenters I have ever had the privilege of working with over my 23+ years working in the Field of Aging Services.”
— Carrie A. Schonlaw, Director of Aging & Human Services, Five County Association of Governments, Utah
“Paul combines his significant experience investigating and prosecuting financial elder abuse claims with his empathetic, sincere desire to protect our elders, making him not only a special person but an invaluable resource when trying to prevent or address financial elder abuse issues.”
— Scott Rahn, Managing Partner, RMO LLP – Probate, Trust and Conservatorship Litigation, Los Angeles
“If you are looking for an expert or consultant on elder abuse issues look no further than Paul Greenwood. He has considerable knowledge and experience in this area and is widely regarded as the top in his field. He recently appeared on my podcast to speak about elder abuse and had so much valuable information to share. He’s a great guy too.”
— Steven H. Heisler, Esq. The Law Offices of Steven H. Heisler, LLC, Maryland
"Paul Greenwood is a recognized national and international authority and expert in advising and educating professionals and concerned individuals about elder abuse. He specializes in practical and useful education needed to understand both civil and criminal elder abuse.
He achieved remarkable success as a prosecutor by being better prepared than opposing counsel including the critical work of preparing older adult victims to be effective witnesses.
In my capacity as National Coordinator of the Elder Justice Coalition I have benefitted on numerous occasions from Paul’s counsel."
— Bob Blancato, National Coordinator, Elder Justice Coalition, President of Matz, Blancato & Associates
“The American Elder Abuse Conference began in 2007 as a local 3-hour panel discussion, expanded in 2008 to a day-long seminar, and then in 2009 Paul Greenwood graciously agreed to participate in the event as the lead presenter in the first multi-disciplinary conference that offered continuing education to professionals. Since then Paul has been a staple as a lead presenter who attracts attendees from across the nation. Every year we are contacted by people asking if Paul is “really” going to be part of our event, and we are fortunate to be able to reply that he is.
Paul is sought as a presenter because of his excellent presentation skills and exceptional knowledge of all facets of Elder Abuse. Most importantly, Paul is passionate about elders, and cares deeply about preventing abuse and neglect. In 2019 the American Elder Abuse Conference created the Vanguard Award, and of course Paul was selected as a recipient.
I know many outstanding individuals who are committed to improving the protection of elders from abuse, and I am fortunate to call on them as colleagues who will participate as part of the conference faculty. Most of these associations have been established because of the relationship with Paul, and his assurance that our conference is a worthwhile endeavor for experts. The friendship that has developed with Paul is because of his counsel, interest in common goals, and a desire to make the conference the best possible event of its type in the country.”
— Ralph Oneal, Director, American Elder Abuse Conference, Louisiana
“Paul Greenwood is a veteran faculty member for the National District Attorneys Association and has been a faculty member for over a decade. Paul is an amazing, passionate, persuasive, and informative speaker. To say I have been impressed is an understatement. He does not hesitate to share best practices in a realistic and meaningful way. He incorporates his personal experiences which increases audience engagement. He has worked with NDAA to provide webinars and live trainings designed for prosecutors, lawyers, and paralegals in local, state, tribal, federal, and military government attorneys’ offices who work on behalf of survivors, law enforcement, victim-witness professionals, violent crimes task force or sexual assault and domestic violence coalition members, shelter and social workers, protective services personnel, community stakeholders and health care professionals. He has also helped in technical assistance requests we receive from a broad array of professionals working on behalf of survivors. He has served as faculty for our Violent Crime course, Prosecuting Sexual Assault Course, Multi-Disciplinary conference on Domestic Violence, Homicide Course, and a special conference on Elder Abuse. He has served as a subject matter expert on an Office on Violence Against Women grant to develop elder abuse curriculum. He also developed and delivered a presentation entitled “Seeking Justice for Older Victims and for Victims with Disabilities” on behalf of NDAA at the 2019 National Center for Victims of Crime’s 2019 National Training Institute in Denver Co.
Paul has shared his expertise on a variety of topics including : financial exploitation, physical and sexual assaults, neglect, homicide, victim dynamics, debunking stereotypes, conquering juror bias with elders as witnesses, charging concerns, challenges when abuse occurs in institutional settings, preparing the witness for pretrial hearings and trial including direct and cross examination, anticipating and overcoming typical defenses in these cases, methods of corroborating the victim’s account of the assault or financial exploitation, unique pretrial motions, and use of expert witnesses both to establish medical documentation as well as mental/demeanor evidence.”
— Candace M. Mosley, Director of Programs, National District Attorneys Association
Disclaimer: These testimonials do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of any legal matter where I am retained either as a consultant or as an expert witness.