Raleigh Pro Bono Collaborative Recap
November's expunction session, hosted by our partner, Smith Anderson, was our most well-attended yet. Fifteen volunteers drafted expunction paperwork for fifteen clients, helping them get one step closer to a clean record.
Interested in joining our next expunction session on January 15th?
Email us at probono@legalaidnc.org to reserve your spot!
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Wake Forest University School of Law - Lawyer on the Line
Last month, WFU Law students provided advice to nine clients living in dangerous and unsanitary housing conditions.
With the volunteers' help, our clients will be better prepared to address their housing challenges and advocate for their and their families' needs.
| | | | Charlotte Triage is a task force comprised of law firm, corporation, and nonprofit pro bono leaders dedicated to serving the Charlotte community in its areas of highest need. Learn more | |
Thanks to our Charlotte Triage Volunteers!
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On December 10, fourteen volunteers wrapped up our last Lawyer on the Line event of the year through the Charlotte Triage Pro Bono Partnership.
Our amazing group included attorneys from Wells Fargo, Bradley, US Bank, and LPL Financial. Triage Housing Champions Leah Campbell and Mark Taylor assisted with planning and coordination.
Additionally, last month, a team of nine law firm and in house volunteers - Todd Stillerman, Stephanie Elliott, Brittany Mullen, Christie Dee, Courtney LaTourette, Matthew Dunand, Chassity Bobbitt, Jarel Johnson, and Nader Raja - participated in our program, sharing legal advice over the phone with Legal Aid of NC clients facing significant housing conditions challenges. Special thanks to Triage Housing Champions, Bill Butler from Moore & Van Allen and Tim Hughes from Bank of America who coordinated the event.
The following week, our volunteer attorneys participated in our eviction courthouse clinic, where, alongside our Legal Aid of NC team, volunteers provided on-the-spot legal advice to over 20 tenants facing evictions.
Thanks to Tom Woodrow, Todd Stillerman, Tia Smith, Mark Taylor, Rocio Serratos, David Griffin, Mark Henriques, and Phil Mayer for participating. We're also grateful as always to our Triage Housing Champions, Mark Henriques from Womble and Mark Taylor from Wells Fargo.
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⚖️ December 16 - Charlotte Triage Eviction Courthouse Clinic
8:45 AM - 12 PM
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⚖️ December 18 - Charlotte Triage Eviction Courthouse Clinic
8:45 AM - 12 PM
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📝 January 15 - Raleigh Expunction Session
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Coming in January: Opportunities to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence
As the IOLTA freeze and budget cuts have forced us to reduce services statewide, we are seeking to meet client needs with pro bono volunteers. We are looking for attorney volunteers willing to provide: (1) advice to clients remotely over the phone and (2) in court representation.
These programs will start in January, beginning with a Kickoff Presentation on Friday, January 23rd, from 12 - 1 PM.
We'd love to have you join us (and will record for those unable to attend).
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Join Our Justice Legacy Circle - Make Justice Part of Your Legacy
Did you know you can include Legal Aid of North Carolina in your estate plans?
Planned gifts - including bequests, charitable trusts, and gifts of life insurance - create a legacy of justice that will continue to protect North Carolinians for generations to come.
By making a planned gift of any size, you become part of the Justice Legacy Circle, a community of supporters whose foresight ensures that Legal Aid's mission endures long into the future.
Together we can make justice not just a value we hold, but a legacy we leave.
Learn more or make your gift today:
| | | | Lead a virtual legal education presentation! | | Topics: Child custody, simple divorce, and housing | | |
Only able to volunteer for a few hours?
We have a great opportunity for you! Sign up below to lead a virtual legal education presentation on the following topics: child custody, simple divorce, and/or tenant rights.
The ask: Present on a topic and answer general questions (no specific legal advice is given during the presentations). Volunteers receive training and all presentations are moderated.
When: Child custody presentations are held the second Tuesday of the month; simple divorce presentations are held the third Thursday of the month. All presentations run from 2:15 to 4:30 p.m.
We are also looking for presenters on the topic of tenant rights on the following dates: 1/20, 2/17, 3/17, 4/21, 5/19, and 6/16.
Click below to sign up for Child Custody and/or Simple Divorce presentations.
To sign up for Tenant Rights presentations, please email probono@legalaidnc.org.
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Wilson County Volunteers Needed
We are in need of volunteers to assist with the execution of wills and advance directives for two clients in Wilson County. All documents have been fully prepared and reviewed with the clients.
Assistance needed:
- notaries and individuals able to serve as disinterested witnesses;
- availability to meet clients at a library or community center; and
- willingness to guide clients during the signing process.
🗺️ Wilson County
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Advise Client on Heir Property and Status of Title
Client seeks assistance confirming inherited property rights from a deceased uncle.
This may involve reviewing the family tree, assessing potential title issues, and advising on a possible adverse possession claim. The property is located in New Hanover County, but this is a fully remote opportunity to counsel the client and, if appropriate, assist with any deed-related work.
🗺️ Fully remote
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Advise Tropical Storm Helene Survivor on Home Insurance Claim Issues
Volunteer is needed to advise disaster survivor on insurance coverage issue.
🗺️ Buncombe County
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Help serve clients through our Volunteer Wills Program
We're looking for volunteer attorneys to assist with interviews and help prepare wills and advance directives.
This is primarily a remote opportunity; however, we are particularly in need of volunteers who are local to the following counties and willing to assist with occasional in-person signing day clinics: Buncombe, Cumberland, Davidson, Edgecombe, Guilford, Henderson, Johnston, Pitt, Randolph, Rockingham, and Wilson.
🗺️ Statewide; specific counties listed above
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Help Single Mother Get Deposit Returned
We're looking for a volunteer attorney to assist with demanding payment for money owed and potentially filing a claim in Small Claims Court. Our client is owed a deposit back after a transaction fell through on a mobile home unit.
🗺️ Randolph County
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