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(Bonus Episode) Abstract Essay in its sixth season, features Mark Astor as my guest.

· 28 min 38 sec · Hosted by Daniel Lucas

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Mark Astor Attorney Saving Families at the Intersection of Law, Mental Health & Addiction Mark Astor is a partner at Astor Simovitch Law, where they lead a legal team dedicated to helping families in crisis due to mental health disorders, substance use, and failed recovery efforts. With a practice focused on crisis intervention, Mark Astor and his team are known for using the law not just as a shield—but as a tool for healing. From securing emergency guardianships and navigating involuntary treatment laws like Florida’s Baker Act and the Marchman Act, to working closely with clinical teams and family systems, Mark Astor helps families regain control when a loved one’s condition threatens their safety, autonomy, or future. Their work sits at the intersection of law, medicine, and mental health—making them a valuable source on how legal systems can be leveraged to support recovery and long-term stability. Mark Astor is available to speak on: Legal strategies when rehab and therapy fail Family intervention through the court system Civil rights in involuntary mental health treatment Mental health law, psychiatric holds, and recovery planning How attorneys are reshaping crisis response models See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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