AN OPEN LETTER TO BRUCE WOODBURY

April Parks

Re: Your client – Private Guardian April Parks
 
Dear Mr. Woodbury:
 
“Any objective evaluation of her history in guardianship matters would lead to the conclusion that April Parks is an honest, capable and caring guardian for any person for whom she becomes responsible.”
 
The above sentence was included in your letter to The Vegas Voice over one year ago. Do you still believe it?
 
Subsequent to your April 29, 2015 correspondence, April Parks’ records and documents were seized pursuant to a search warrant raid and your client “quickly and quietly” left the state and filed for bankruptcy protection in Pennsylvania. Oh, and one more thing…the Guardianship Judge recently issued a bench warrant for her arrest due to failing to appear in court.

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Bruce Woodbury

While we understand that you can use that lawyer cliché - you were only “representing your client” perhaps, late at night and alone with your thoughts, you recognize and realize what damage April Parks did to her wards and their families – both financially and emotionally.
 
For an individual who remains a leading and respected citizen in Southern Nevada (who else has a parkway named in their honor?) we ask whether you can proudly point to your actions in assisting Ms. Parks as one of the highlights in your career.
 
Do you likewise continue to stand behind your words that “…April has an excellent reputation among attorneys, judges, medical providers and caregivers and is well liked and well respected by the overwhelming majority of her wards”?
 
Unfortunately, we believe that the individuals mentioned are still part of the “guardianship gulag” and are looking to continue to profit from this corrupt “insider” system. Notwithstanding that Ms. Parks can no longer inflict any harm to future victims, the guardianship system still needs to be changed.
 
Despite the past, we remain and would be more than happy to meet with you. Perhaps you can assist The Vegas Voice in supporting our guardianship reforms and proposals.
 
At the very least, we can absolutely guarantee that such efforts are ones that you and your family can look back with pride and deep accomplishment. It’s never too late to correct a wrong and do the right thing.
 
Sincerely,
 
DANIEL ROBERTS – Publisher
THE VEGAS VOICE 

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE: To his credit, Mr. Woodbury immediately and graciously responded to our “open letter.” See his correspondence below. And “yes” The Vegas Voice will take him up on his offer and keep all readers advised.