Fighting for Justice in Elder & Nursing Home Abuse Cases
Gia Compton, Esq. brings decades of regulatory expertise, healthcare law mastery, and investigative leadership to represent victims of elder abuse and nursing home neglect. With a distinguished career directing fraud investigations, healthcare facility regulation, and Medicaid compliance, she understands the systems that should protect our most vulnerable—and how to hold them accountable when they fail.
Unmatched Expertise in Healthcare and Long Term Care Regulation
Regulatory Leadership
As former Division Chief of Healthcare Facility Regulation, she directed statewide CMS and state licensure survey programs, managing multi-million-dollar budgets and overseeing compliance enforcement across Georgia's nursing homes and healthcare facilities.
Investigative Excellence
As Director of the Legal Unit at the Office of Inspector General, she supported fraud, waste, and abuse investigations, managed complex issues, and participated in utilization review efforts across divisions and departments.
Her work in healthcare and long-term care regulation and licensure contributed to recoveries and systemic reforms protecting vulnerable populations. As a former Administrative Law Judge, she knows how to assemble the critical components of a case.
Deep Knowledge of Healthcare Systems
Understanding how nursing homes and healthcare facilities operate—and where they cut corners—is essential to winning elder abuse cases.
Medical Policy Expertise
Managed Georgia Medicaid State Plan and resolved federal audits involving hundreds of millions in funding.
Investigation Leadership
Directed statewide investigations resulting in license revocations and major enforcement actions.
Compliance Mastery
Oversaw utilization review, data protection, and regulatory compliance across state healthcare and long-term care programs.
Recognizing Elder Abuse & Nursing Home Neglect
Elder abuse takes many forms and recognizing the warning signs is the first step toward mitigating adverse outcomes. If your loved one has experienced any of these conditions, you may have grounds for a claim.
Physical Abuse
  • Unexplained bruises, fractures, or injuries
  • Signs of restraint marks or rough handling
  • Sudden changes in behavior or fear of caregivers
Neglect & Malnutrition
  • Bedsores, dehydration, or weight loss
  • Poor hygiene or unsanitary living conditions
  • Medication errors or missed treatments
Financial Exploitation
  • Unexplained withdrawals or missing funds
  • Sudden changes to wills or power of attorney
  • Unauthorized use of credit cards or assets
Emotional & Psychological Abuse
  • Withdrawal, depression, or anxiety
  • Verbal threats or intimidation
  • Isolation from family and friends
Types of Claims We Handle
We represent victims of elder abuse and nursing home neglect across a wide range of circumstances. If your loved one has suffered harm, we can help.
Nursing Home Neglect
Failure to provide adequate care, supervision, or medical attention resulting in injury or death.
Medication Errors
Incorrect dosages, missed medications, or dangerous drug interactions causing harm.
Falls & Injuries
Preventable falls resulting in fractures, head trauma, or other serious injuries.
Bedsores & Infections
Pressure ulcers and infections caused by inadequate hygiene and repositioning.
Financial Exploitation
Theft, fraud, or unauthorized use of an elder's assets by caregivers or facility staff.
Emotional Abuse
Verbal threats, intimidation, isolation, or psychological harm inflicted by caregivers.
Our Approach to Abuse Cases
Every case is unique, but our process is designed to maximize accountability and compensation. We handle every aspect of your claim with compassion and precision.
01
Consultation
We listen to your story and assess the facts and strength of your claim at no cost.
02
Thorough Investigation
We gather evidence, interview witnesses, and consult medical experts to build a compelling case.
03
Regulatory & Legal Strategy
We leverage our deep regulatory knowledge to identify violations and hold facilities accountable.
04
Negotiation & Litigation
We fight for maximum compensation through settlement or trial.
Why Choose Gia Compton, Esq.?
Uncommon Skillset
Former Division Chief of Healthcare Facility Regulation and Director of Legal Unit at the Office of Inspector General. She knows how facilities operate and where they fail.
Proven Track Record
Led investigations resulting in license revocations and systemic reforms protecting vulnerable populations.
Compassionate Advocacy
We understand the emotional toll of elder abuse. We fight aggressively for justice while supporting families every step of the way.
Education
Doctor of Jurisprudence
Emory University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts
Mercer University
Member State Bar of Georgia
Justice for Your Loved One Starts Here
If you suspect your loved one has been a victim of elder abuse or nursing home neglect, time is critical. Evidence can disappear, witnesses' memories fade, and the safety of the resident is paramount.
Email Us
gcomptonesq@georgianursinghomeneglectandabuse.org
Send us details about your situation for a prompt response.

No fees unless we win. We work on a contingency basis, meaning you pay no attorney fees unless we secure compensation for your loved one.
Elder abuse and nursing home neglect are devastating betrayals of trust. Your loved one deserves dignity, safety, and care. With decades of regulatory expertise, investigative leadership, and legal excellence, Gia Compton, Esq. is uniquely positioned to hold negligent facilities accountable.
Don't let another day pass without taking action.