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25Jul 2023 by Charles E. Price

Legal Aid DC Reopens Anacostia Office

Legal Aid of the District of Columbia recently announced that it will reopen its offices in Ward 8 in Southeast that were suspended in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Legal Aid office was in the Anacostia Professional Building, also known as the Big Chair, until DC Mayor Muriel Bowser instituted the public health emergency that shuttered many businesses and nonprofits in the District in March 2020. With the emergency lifted a few months ago, the organization's leadership decided to rebuild its community contacts and reinstalling the Anacostia office became a priority. “We're thrilled to reopen our Big Chair location and increase access to free, in-person legal services for District residents who live or work east of the river,” said Vikram Swaruup, executive director of the organization. “Ultimately, we…

10Jul 2023 by Charles E. Price

Legal Aid plans phone clinic

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Legal Aid is holding a free Legal Aid Phone Clinic for residents of their eight-county district on Tuesday. The district includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson, Rush, and Shelby counties. The phone clinic will be held from 3 to 5:30 pm although registration is required between noon and 2 pm The Legal Aid Clinic and Pro Bono Program utilizes local volunteer attorneys, offering free legal consultations to low-income individuals to provide equal access to justice within our communities for those who might not otherwise be able to afford the counsel of an attorney. Individuals calling to the Legal Aid Phone Clinic can expect to receive a brief consultation to answer general and eviction questions, offer legal information, or to receive other limited pro se assistance or advice, over the…

06Jul 2023 by Charles E. Price

Nevada launches legal kiosks to expand access to justice

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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…

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.…

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,…

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…

17Jun 2023 by Charles E. Price

Boston awards grants to expand legal services to immigrants

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Charlas Manualides Group, an immigrant support group, gathers to learn about acquiring driver licenses and other processes. PHOTO: TANISHA BHAT The city has been awarded more than $700,000 in grants to 15 nonprofits in Boston to provide additional legal services to immigrants. The grants from the Office for Immigrant Advancement are to be used for such services as expanding support for immigrants from certain countries, helping them obtain driver's licenses aand providing legal consultations. “The immigration system is complicated, and it can be difficult and expensive to get access to qualified legal help,” Major Michelle Wu said in a recent news release. “I'm grateful to these organizations for stepping up to provide these critical services to our residents.” Immigrants often face difficulties finding adequate legal services, being able to afford…

15Jun 2023 by Charles E. Price

Group Provides Legal Services For Black Entrepreneurs Who Lack Their Own Network

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Black entrepreneurs tend not to have a network of friends and family who can offer legal advice or access to someone else with that expertise. “Often, we put legal issues on the back burner, until it's too late,” says Angela Majette, founder and national president of Black Connect. "If you can't afford it, you put it out of your mind." Angela MajetteGregory D. Griffith That's why, in 2019, she formed Black Connect, a group aimed at ending the racial wealth gap through Black entrepreneurship. Among other programs, it provides business-related pro bono legal services to members. “If you want to grow and stay in business, you need legal guidance—there's no way around it,” says Majette. With chapters in Atlanta, New York City, Tulsa and Tampa and about 2,800 members, Black…

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