The largest funder of civil legal aid in the country reported Tuesday that 40% of the cases the organization closed last year were housing-related. Legal Services Corporation tweeted this is a record for any type of case. “As in 2021, the largest categories of cases closed were housing and family issues. With eviction moratoriums ending,…
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Over 30 domestic violence centers in Florida provide free legal services
TAMPA, Fla. — October is domestic violence awareness month. ABC Action News wants to make sure local survivors know about all of the resources available to them in the Tampa Bay area. The Spring of Tampa Bay is a certified domestic violence center for Hillsborough County. Our Lauren St. Germain met with leaders there to…
A Testament to Legal Prowess
Top law firms occupy a unique and prestigious position in the legal world, earning their status through decades of dedication to excellence, unparalleled expertise, and unwavering commitment to their clients. Expertise and Specialization One of the primary reasons top law firms are revered is their unparalleled expertise and specialization in various legal domains. These firms…
Best Online Legal Services of 2023
Things To Consider When Looking for Online Legal Services Range of legal services offered by the provider: Most of the online legal services profiled in this article – including our top choice, Rocket Lawyer – attempt to cover all the legal matters an individual, family, or business may need to deal with. Other services in…
Nonprofit to use nearly $400,000 grant to expand legal services
Little Rock-based nonprofit law firm Center for Arkansas Legal Services (CALS) will receive a $394,344 grant from Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit Legal Services Corp. (LSC), according to a Wednesday (Sept. 20) news release. The money will be used to hire staff to lead the creation of a criminal record-sealing clinic for low-income Arkansas residents. CALS is…
Recognizing the connection between health care and legal services
A partnership between a south Minneapolis health care center and law firm has helped Minneapolis residents for almost 30 years now. Community-University Health Care Center (CUHCC) opened in 1966, with University of Minnesota Medical School professors wanting to provide care to low-income community members, refugees and immigrants. Their partnership with Stinson, LLP started in 1993,…
Critical review of civil legal services underway
Hector D. LaSalle.Photo: Office of Governor Kathy Hochul via AP At the state Court of Appeals in Albany, Chief Judge Rowan Wilson gathered experts at a hearing on Monday, Sept. 18, for a hard look at where New York’s civil legal services are falling short. The meeting, which spanned four hours, heard from 12 representatives…
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada expands services, announces new $30M complex
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada announced the development of a second building near its headquarters and the expansion of services Thursday. Officials said the new building, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Advocacy & Justice Complex, will be located at 801 E. Charleston Boulevard. Currently sitting at the location is…