Paul H. Kang of Kang Law, PC represents Brea families whose elderly loved ones have suffered neglect, physical or emotional abuse, sexual assault, financial exploitation, or wrongful death in Orange County nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and adult day care centers. Our Brea office is at 135 S. State College Boulevard, Suite 200, near the Brea Mall and Downtown Brea, and is available by appointment. Consultations are free, and our team can serve clients in English, Korean, and Spanish.
By Paul H. Kang, Attorney · Los Angeles Bar Association Elder Law Panel Counsel · Last updated 2026
Brea is home to more than 47,000 residents, and it sits within Orange County, which has one of the largest senior populations in California. Across north Orange County, a network of skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, board and care homes, and adult day care centers serves thousands of elderly residents at any given time. When something goes wrong inside one of these facilities, families often discover it too late, and they need a lawyer who understands both California’s elder abuse laws and the way Orange County’s courts handle these cases. A local attorney who knows the region’s facilities, doctors, and insurers brings practical knowledge that a generalist personal injury attorney does not.
Civil elder abuse cases involving Brea residents are typically filed in the Orange County Superior Court. Depending on the case’s complexity and the amount in controversy, filings may go to:
Central Justice Center in Santa Ana
The primary civil filing location for Orange County, handling general civil cases including most elder abuse and personal injury matters
Civil Complex Center in Santa Ana
For complex multi-party cases, those involving multiple defendants, and cases that meet the court’s complex-case designation
North Justice Center in Fullerton
The closest courthouse to Brea, handling criminal and traffic matters for north Orange County
Adult Protective Services (APS) for Orange County investigates reports of elder abuse and neglect at the county level. Civil litigation and APS investigation can proceed in parallel, and APS findings often inform a civil case, with APS investigators sometimes serving as witnesses. A facility’s licensing is regulated by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for skilled nursing facilities and by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) for residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs) and adult day care centers. Complaints to these agencies create paper trails that can become evidence in civil litigation.
Most civil elder abuse cases involving Brea residents are filed in the Orange County Superior Court. Because Brea is in north Orange County, the North Justice Center in Fullerton is the closest courthouse, but it handles criminal and traffic matters rather than civil filings. Civil elder abuse and personal injury cases are typically filed at the Central Justice Center or the Civil Complex Center in Santa Ana, with complex multi-defendant cases going to the Civil Complex Center. The choice of courthouse depends on the case’s circumstances and the court’s venue rules.
We represent families throughout Orange County, including Brea and the surrounding north county communities. Our Brea office is available by appointment, and we are not affiliated with any facility, which means there is no conflict of interest in pursuing claims against them.
Paul H. Kang is bilingual in English and Korean, and our team also includes Spanish-speaking staff. For Brea’s Korean and Spanish-speaking families, we conduct consultations directly in your language and never charge for language support.
California’s Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act applies statewide, including to all elder abuse cases arising in Brea and Orange County. The statute defines elder abuse to include physical abuse, neglect, financial abuse, abandonment, isolation, and treatment causing physical harm or mental suffering. Victims must be 65 or older, or a dependent adult between 18 and 64 with physical or mental limitations.
Most elder abuse claims must be filed within two years of the abuse or neglect. Financial elder abuse claims allow four years. Wrongful death cases involving elder abuse generally allow two years from the date of death. These deadlines are easy to miss, so it is best to speak with an attorney as soon as you suspect something is wrong.
Yes, in most cases. Orange County Adult Protective Services investigates reports of elder abuse and neglect, and APS findings often inform a civil case. APS investigation and civil litigation can proceed in parallel.
Paul H. Kang established Kang Law, PC specifically to handle elder abuse and neglect cases for California families. Before founding the firm, he prosecuted criminal matters for a California district attorney’s office and defended hospitals, nursing homes, and individual healthcare providers in elder abuse and professional negligence litigation. That experience — from both sides of these cases — informs how Kang Law, PC investigates and prepares every claim today.
Local presence
Kang Law, PC keeps an office in Brea at 135 S. State College Boulevard, Suite 200, near the Brea Mall, Brea Marketplace, and Downtown Brea’s Civic Center. We meet Brea clients by appointment and represent families throughout north Orange County. Working close to home means we understand the local facilities, the county’s courts, and the practical realities families face when a loved one has been harmed.
Languages spoken
Paul H. Kang is bilingual in English and Korean, and our team includes Spanish-speaking staff. For Brea’s Korean and Spanish-speaking families, we conduct consultations directly in your language and never charge for language support. Difficult conversations are hard enough without a language barrier standing in the way.
Credentials
Paul H. Kang serves as panel counsel on the Los Angeles Bar Association’s Elder Law Panel and focuses on cases brought under California’s Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act. These claims are not ordinary personal injury matters, and they reward an attorney who knows how to read staffing records, care plans, and charting notes and how to build a case that holds a facility accountable.
Contingency representation
We handle elder abuse and neglect cases on a contingency basis, which means there is no fee unless we recover for your family. The initial consultation is always free. Families can speak with us, understand their options, and decide what to do next without any financial commitment.
Kang Law, PC — Brea Office
135 S. State College Boulevard, Suite 200
Brea, CA 92821
Hours: By appointment only
Phone: (714) 332-5344
Email: klpc@kang-law.com
We also maintain offices in Los Angeles, Fullerton, and Anaheim. We can also meet at clients’ homes or healthcare facilities by appointment when health or transportation makes travel to our office difficult.
The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading this page or contacting Kang Law, PC does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. If you believe an elderly loved one has been abused or neglected, contact Kang Law promptly, as strict filing deadlines apply. Kang Law, PC serves clients in Brea and throughout Orange County and the State of California.
