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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Nov 18, 2024

Two legal clinics will be held in Memphis this week. Tomorrow, the Memphis Fair Housing Center, a division of Memphis Area Legal Services, will hold a free legal advice clinic addressing housing questions. The event will take place from 3-5 p.m. CST at the Benjamin L. Hooks Public Library, 3030 Poplar Ave., 3rd Floor, Study Room #1 Memphis 38111. For more information call 901-432-4663. Then on Thursday, the Memphis Bar Association and Memphis Area Legal Services will hold the Attorney of the Day Clinic from 1-3 p.m. at the General Sessions Courthouse, 140 Adams Ave., Memphis 38103. Volunteers should arrive at 1 p.m. and be available to provide advice about legal procedures to litigants. Members of the public with an active or post judgment case in General Sessions will be helped on a first come, first serve basis.

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Nov 14, 2024

Registration is now open for the next free advice clinic for Black-owned small businesses and nonprofits, set for Nov. 21 in Nashville. The clinic, sponsored by the Arts & Business Council's Volunteer Lawyers & Professionals for the Arts and Bradley, provides assistance with business formation and corporate governance, review of contracts and guidance in navigating local ordinances and state regulations. Prospective clients should register by Nov. 18. Attorneys should email vlpa@abcnashville.org to volunteer.

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Nov 11, 2024

The Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands will hold three legal advice clinics this week. Tomorrow, the group will hold a walk-in clinic at the Gallatin Civic Center from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 210 Albert Gallatin Ave., Gallatin 37066. On Wednesday, a clinic for veterans will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Operation Stand Down, 1125 12th Ave. S., Nashville 37203. On Thursday, a walk-in clinic will take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Greenhouse Ministries, 309 S. Academy St., Murfreesboro 37130. All times central. Learn more about each event at the links above. Attorneys who would like to volunteer at an LAS clinic can sign up here.

Posted by: Azya Thornton on Nov 8, 2024

TBA's BarBuzz podcast is back with a new episode featuring legal aid leaders Laura Brown, Debra House and Nick Gau as they share insight on access to justice, disaster relief efforts, and the impact of pro bono services on communities as a wrap up to October's Celebrate Pro Bono Month. The episode also explores opportunities for lawyers to get involved in pro bono work and disaster relief efforts, particularly in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. BarBuzz is a monthly show that recaps legal happenings from across Tennessee, upcoming events at the bar, attorney shout outs and more. It is available on the TBA’s website or wherever you listen to podcasts. Find past episodes at the BarBuzz archive.

Posted by: Jarod Word on Nov 7, 2024

The TBA Health Law Section has partnered with organizations across the state to provide free advance health care directive clinics in each of Tennessee’s grand divisions. The section is seeking volunteer lawyers to assist with the upcoming Memphis event. No previous experience is necessary and there will be experts on hand to answer questions. The clinic will take place Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. CST at the Memphis Medical Society, 1067 Cresthaven Rd., Memphis 38119. Contact TBA Health Law Section Immediate Past Chair Ian Hennessey with questions and/or volunteer interest at ian.hennessey@amrllc.com.

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Nov 4, 2024

Four legal advice clinics are being held this week across the state. In Nashville, the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands will hold a clinic on Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. at the Nashville library and on Saturday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the McHugh Clinic. In Memphis, the Memphis Bar Association and Memphis Area Legal Services will hold an Attorney of the Day Clinic on Thursday from 1-3 p.m. at the Shelby County General Sessions Courthouse and the Second Saturday Legal Aid Clinic from 10 a.m. to noon at the Benjamin Hooks Central Library. All times central. Sign up online to help at the Nashville clinics. Contact Heather Staggs to volunteer for the Memphis clinics.

Posted by: Julia Wilburn on Oct 29, 2024

Legal Aid of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, the TBA Young Lawyers Division and the Upper Cumberland Young Lawyers Association are partnering for a pro bono clinic on Nov. 14 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. CST. This walk-in clinic for general advice will take place during Overton County's Recovery Rally at the Joe L. Evins Community Center, 312 W. Broad St., Livingston 38570. View a flyer for the event. Contact Amber Vargas with any questions or to volunteer.

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Oct 25, 2024

Legal Aid of East Tennessee (LAET) will hold two intake/interview sessions next week for prospective clients. On Monday, the group will be at the Marion County Justice Center in Jasper from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CDT. On Tuesday, it will be at the Sequatchie County Chancery (Old) Courthouse in Dunlap from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CDT. For more information, call the LAET office in Chattanooga at 423-756-4013.

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Oct 24, 2024

The Nashville Arts & Business Council's Volunteer Lawyers & Professionals for the Arts (VLPA) will hold a pro bono legal clinic for the creative community on Nov. 6. The clinic for income-qualified artists, musicians and creatives will take place from 6-8 p.m. CST at the Country Music Association, 35 Music Square E, #201, Nashville 37203. Those in need of legal services can register for a 30-minute appointment. The deadline to register is Nov. 1. Lawyers who would like to volunteer for the clinic sign up here.

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Oct 22, 2024

The Knoxville Bar Association and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, in partnership with Legal Aid of East Tennessee (LAET), will hold a Debt Relief Clinic on Nov. 9 to provide pro bono legal services to income-eligible consumer debtors in Knox, Blount, Loudon and Sevier counties. The clinic will begin at 8:45 a.m. EDT at the Knox County Public Defender's Community Law Office, 1101 Liberty St., Knoxville 37919. Judge Suzanne Bauknight will present a short overview of the bankruptcy system and then volunteer lawyers will conduct initial meetings with the clients to discuss their situations and options. Those interested in helping should register online. Clients seeking advice should register by Nov. 1 by calling 865-637-0484.


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