LEGAL S.O.S

06Jul 2023 by Charles E. Price

Nevada launches legal kiosks to expand access to justice

The state of Nevada has announced the launch of the Legal Kiosk project at 22 libraries across Nevada with the intent of making information available to older Nevadans, underserved communities, and all those with questions.The Legal Kiosk project is led by project manager Susan Myers, Esq. of Nevada Legal Services to address the digital divide which disproportionately affects communities, especially seniors who lack the means to use technology to access the legal system.Legal kiosks are designed to be a user-friendly portal for Nevadans to learn about civil legal issues, find court information and forms, access legal aid providers, locate community resources, and attend virtual court hearings.The legal kiosks provide curated information on topics including housing, divorce and custody, protection orders, guardianship, healthcare and financial powers of attorney, debt collection, social…

05Jul 2023 by Charles E. Price

Gulfcoast Legal Services finds more help for Sarasota residents with housing issues

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Michael Fuchs (left), who recently retired from the US Securities and Exchange Commission, is the new pro bono attorney for Gulfcoast Legal Services. Amid a surge in eviction cases, he will be focusing on housing issues in the Venice offices of the United Way of South Sarasota County. With him on the right is housing navigator Phil Heller. In his two dozen years investigating investor fraud, Michael Fuchs has seen a lot of loss.But what he's witnessed in his few short weeks on Sarasota's housing crisis has left him truly stunned.“It hasn't taken me long to realize how big the problem is here,” Fuchs said of residents' dire circumstances.Fuchs, 64, is the new pro bono attorney focused on housing issues for Gulfcoast Legal Serviceswhich is located in the Venice offices…

04Jul 2023 by Charles E. Price

There’s a big lack of lawyers taking Legal Aid cases these days

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Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Published July 03, 2023 • Last updated 8 hours ago • 5 minute read Family lawyer Lisa DeLong says her firm has stopped taking family-related Legal Aid cases and the area is severely lacking anyone to pick them up. SUBMITTED Article content Can't find a lawyer to take your case? Blame Legal Aid Ontario, says a local lawyer. Advertisements 2 This advertisement has not been loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content “Sometimes we have people walk into our office and start crying when we tell them we do not take Legal Aid (cases) anymore, as they've called every family lawyer in the city and been told the same thing,” says lawyer Lisa DeLong , of DeLong Law. DeLong used to take…

30Jun 2023 by Charles E. Price

Lerner & Rowe Announces Updated Legal Services for Phoenix Truck Accident Claims

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Mesa, Arizona--(Newsfile Corp. - June 26, 2023) - Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys have announced updates to legal services offered to individuals in the Phoenix area who may be suffering from severe injuries incurred in a motor vehicle accident, including car , truck and big rig incidents.The updated range of legal solutions from Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys aims to assist individuals who may be experiencing physical, emotional, and financial struggles following a major accident. The firm's goal is to help people receive justice and a fair settlement from insurance companies that may try to undervalue a client's injury claim.Further details can be found at: https://lernerandrowe.com/phoenix/practice/truck-accident-attorney.Lerner & Rowe Announces Updated Legal Services For Phoenix Truck Accident ClaimsTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8814/171225_c4a50069141c3917_001full.jpgWith legal advice from the…

28Jun 2023 by Charles E. Price

Why legal aid matters | opinion

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When I speak to civic groups about Alpine Legal Services, I'm surprised how many people have heard of us but aren't sure what we do.People also tell me they don't realize the right to legal representation applies mostly to criminal cases. They didn't know that those facing a life-altering civil legal matter — an eviction, a protection order from abuse and violence, a custody case, an emergency guardianship — are most often not entitled to an attorney. That's where civil legal aid comes in. That's what we do.Alpine Legal Services has been around in one form or another since 1987. A group of lawyers saw the need to uphold justice for people who had strong cases but didn't know how to present them and couldn't afford to hire an attorney.…

25Jun 2023 by Charles E. Price

Courts see a boost in salaries, tech funding: Civil legal aid also sees a boost in funds for the coming fiscal year

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The state's multibillion-dollar biennial budget enacted during the 2023 legislative session includes increasing all around for the satay's judiciary, including additional funding for including civil legal aid, salaries and court technology. The funding for fiscal years 2023-2024 will take effect July 1. Indiana Supreme Court The final budget bill allocates $21,841,985 to the Supreme Court in FY 2023-2024 and $22,330,232 in FY 2024-2025. That's an increase from $19,400,605 in FY 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. In a letter to lawmakers at the beginning of the 2023 budget session, Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush made her case for budget increases. “Indiana's judicial branch budget accounts for less than 1% of the state's total budget,” she wrote. “We're proud of that, and we don't ask for it very much very often. We've operated efficiently…

24Jun 2023 by Charles E. Price

New York City Council members urge city to increase legal services funding – JURIST

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A majority of New York City Council members on Monday sent a letters to Mayor Eric Adams urging him to drastically increase funding for legal aid services in the city. 26 of the 51 councilors signed the letter requesting $195 million as a “first step in addressing the economic crisis facing these critical programs.”The letter, authored by Councilperson Shaun Abreu, a former tenant rights attorney, referenced several issues facing legal services in the city. He called for increased homicide representation. violet crime in the city, while steadily decreasing, is still experiencing a major increase since 2019. He also called for expanded legal housing assistance. Evictions and other housing issues have grown dramatically since the expiration of COVID-19 housing protections. Legal aid attorneys have been forced to turn down 10,000 housing…

23Jun 2023 by Charles E. Price

NYC Council urges Mayor Adams to increase funding for legal aid providers

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A majority of the City Council has signed a letter calling on Mayor Eric Adams to add at least $195 million for legal service providers to next year's budget, warning that the city-supported lawyers face a “funding crisis.”The letter, carrying signatures from 26 of the Council's 51 members, said local right-to-counsel providers and public defenders need salary increases to ensure free legal services are available to millions of New Yorkers who rely on them.The letter arrived as the left-leaning Council and the moderate major haggled over the municipal budget for the council-revenue-projections-more-mayor-adams-estimates-20230522-xn44h47x75bi5cl5u5oxaguqmq-story.html" data-ylk="slk:2024 fiscal year;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">2024 fiscal year. The deadline for the city to adopt the budget falls at the end of the month.Support for legal service providers is a top priority for Council negotiators, said Councilman Shaun Abreu,…

22Jun 2023 by Charles E. Price

Were you seen at 2023 Picturing Justice hosted by Legal Aid Society?

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Robert Dugan, Image for a CauseJune 20, 2023 Were you seen at Picturing Justice 2023 hosted by Legal Aid Society Northeastern New York held on June 14, 2023, in Albany, NY? Image for a Cause Were you Seen at the 2023 Picturing Justice Event hosted by the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York held on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Albany, NY? Image for a Cause Were you Seen at the 2023 Picturing Justice Event hosted by the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York held on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Albany, NY? Image for a Cause Were you Seen at the 2023 Picturing Justice Event hosted by the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York held on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Albany, NY? Image for a…

18Jun 2023 by Charles E. Price

Christine Clarke returns to Legal Services NYC as Chief of Litigation and Advocacy

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Christine Clarke, newly appointed Chief of Litigation and Advocacy at Legal Services NYC. Photo courtesy of Legal Services NYC. Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) announced on Wednesday that Christine Clarke will return to its ranks as Chief of Litigation and Advocacy, effective from July 2023. In this role, Clarke will spearhead LSNYC's strategic advocacy for low-income New Yorkers, initiating and overseeing high-impact and complex civil litigation, as well as partnering with advocates and community groups for innovative policy advocacy. “I am thrilled to return to Legal Services NYC, an organization that fights for justice and equity for and with people caught in the crosshairs of unjust systems,” Clarke said. “I believe in fighting the hard fights, something my colleagues at LSNYC do day in and day out. I am truly honored…