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THANK YOU to Hatboro Federal for $100,000 donation
- Celebrating local legal aid: Bristol Open House
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Legal Aid Golf Classic | Monday, June 23
- Donate to LASP by June 30 | Delco Gives!
- Crozer closure: Unemployment compensation info sessions
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PLAN Emerging Excellence in Advocacy Award to Richard Prebil
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International Women's Day | LASP's DV work
- 2025 Chester County Mobile Home Tax Reassessment Project
- National VOAD approves disaster legal aid committee
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Pro bono spotlight & opportunities
- Upcoming outreach | Jobs
| | Neighborhood Assistance Program: Community impact | | Huge Thank You to Hatboro Federal for your $100,000 donation! | | |
HATBORO - Hatboro Federal proudly donated $100,000 to Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (LASP) through the Neighborhood Assistance Program / Pennsylvania Dept. of Community and Economic Development.
Hatboro Federal’s support provides legal services that help Lower Bucks County residents improve their housing and financial stability, by helping them avoid homelessness; improve opportunities for jobs, education and housing; manage debt; and access benefits for which they are eligible.
LASP is profoundly grateful for this support!
LASP staff joined Hatboro Federal’s team earlier this spring for a photo. From left: Rhonda Sherrod, LASP Bristol Managing Attorney; Shawn Boehringer, LASP Executive Director; Linda Roehner, Hatboro Federal CEO/President; Thomas Kenvin, Hatboro Federal CFO/COO; and Randi Riefner, LASP Paralegal.
| | Celebrating local legal aid in Bristol | | |
BRISTOL - LASP celebrated the impact of local legal aid at a Bristol Open House on Tuesday, May 13, along with many community partners, members of the legal community, county government officials and staff, and neighbors. Thank you so much for joining us!
Guests heard remarks from Hon. Raymond F. McHugh, President Judge, Bucks County Court of Common Pleas; Robert J. Harvie, Jr., Chair, Bucks County Commissioners; Melanie J. Wender, President-Elect, Bucks County Bar Association and LASP Board of Directors member; and Shawn Boehringer, LASP Executive Director.
Shawn thanked Hatboro Federal Savings for its $100,000 donation (see above story) and prior donations through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). He also thanked donors, including arbitration donors, and the Bucks County Bar Foundation and Bucks County Foundation for their vital support.
Judge McHugh noted the importance of pro bono volunteering in Protection from Abuse (PFA) court and other areas and the difference that legal aid representation makes in the judicial process and courts. "I appreciate everything that this organization, Legal Aid, does for the courts," he said.
Robert Harvie noted the complexity of the paperwork and legal system, and the value of legal representation provided by legal aid in often high-stakes matters for people who cannot afford an attorney. "Thank you for the work you're doing, for keeping people in their apartments and their homes, for keeping people safe, ... filling out protection from abuse orders, for helping them get access to the benefits they are entitled to—that sometimes they don't even know they're entitled to and if they know they're they're supposed to have them, they don't know how to make sure they get them."
Melanie Wender said that as BCBA president-elect, "We are so fortunate at the Bar Association to have an excellent partnership with legal aid. We partner with them for the Protection from Abuse program. ... Our Foundation's goal is access to justice. That is exactly what legal aid does. Legal Aid provides access to justice for those who cannot afford to obtain legal counsel, for those that are facing ... what we would consider elimination of their basic rights, such as eviction, losing their housing. ... There are even issues with utility payments. ... I love being a board member of legal aid. Every time I come to a board meeting, I get to really see the excellent, amazing work that all the people who work at Legal Aid do."
Melanie also noted, "Legal Aid is a 501(c)3 organization, and your donations are always welcome." She thanked former Executive Director Elizabeth Wood Fritsch and Shawn for their leadership.
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Pictured above: Kari Howatt (at left), Housing and Bristol Site Manager for Bucks County Opportunity Council (BCOC), with Rhonda Sherrod, LASP Bristol Managing Attorney. Kari was a panelist at the Bucks County Bar Association CLE on the eviction prevention program in Morrisville in 2023.
✨Thank you to the following local businesses who donated space, food & supplies for this event: Bucks County Office Center ~ Jeffrey Fuchs, Property Manager | GIANT ~ Levittown | Madison Avenue’s Better Baker ~ just outside Reading | Newtown Party Rental | Philly Pretzel Factory ~ Bensalem | Wawa ~ Store 8107 ~ Croydon/Bristol | Wegmans Food Markets ~ Yardley
| | Robert J. Harvie, Jr. (at left), Chair, Bucks County Commissioners, & speaker; Megan Reinprecht, LASP Veterans Advocacy Project Staff Attorney & Bucks County Pro Bono Coordinator; Shawn Boehringer, LASP Executive Director; & Katrina Ihrer, LASP Doylestown Managing Attorney. | | Timothy Duffy, Partner, Hill Wallack LLP; Elizabeth Wood Fritsch, former LASP Executive Director; Greg Nardi, Chester County Bar Association Executive Director, former Bucks County Bar Association Executive Director, and LASP Board member; Jill Duffy, LASP Staff Attorney based in Bristol; and Katrina Ihrer. | | Hon. Raymond F. McHugh, President Judge, Bucks County Court of Common Pleas | | Melanie J. Wender, President-Elect, Bucks County Bar Association & LASP Board of Directors member | | |
Swing Away: Montgomery Bar Foundation hosts Legal Aid Golf Classic June 23, supporting LASP
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LAFAYETTE HILL - This year's premier summer golf event and community social will return Monday, June 23 to Green Valley Country Club in Lafayette Hill, with lunch and registration beginning at 11:30 a.m., and a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Green Valley Country Club is at 201 W. Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444.
A great day of golf and on-course attractions will be followed by a special cocktail reception at 5:45 p.m., featuring golf awards, raffle prizes, and the presentation of the MBF's prestigious community service awards.
The Montgomery Bar Foundation (MBF) is hosting this annual event. Proceeds support Legal Aid of Southeastern PA and will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the Montgomery Bar Association!
Multiple ways to support LASP at this event!
Golf, attend the cocktail awards reception, purchase and/or sell raffle tickets, and/or become an event sponsor.
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LASP deeply appreciates the incredible support of the Montgomery Bar Foundation
and Montgomery Bar Association! Thank you, too, to all event sponsors, golfers and supporters! We look forward to seeing you on June 23!
| | Your gift makes a difference! | | Donate by June 30 to make an impact in 2024-25 | | |
Access to justice shouldn’t depend on your income – but for many in our communities, it does. As the need for legal aid grows and funding becomes less certain, your support helps ensure that no one faces life-altering legal issues alone.
YOUR annual gift to LASP helps provide vital civil legal services to people experiencing housing insecurity, domestic violence, financial instability, and more.
You can't put a price on justice, but your donation brings it within reach. Together, we can make justice accessible to all, not just those who can afford it.
Please donate today or by June 30!
| | DELCO STRONG for Delco Gives! | | A big thank you to 40 donors who supported LASP! | | |
Thank you for your support of LASP during Delaware County’s second annual Delco Gives day, hosted by the Foundation for Delaware County. On May 8-9, in just 24 hours, LASP raised $2,966 to further its mission of providing access to justice.
Forty donors successfully unlocked the generous challenge gift provided by Schuster Law! Thank you, Schuster Law and all donors, for the role you played in supporting equal justice for all.
In all, Delco Gives inspired 11,588 donors to raise over $2.2+ million for 306 local nonprofits.
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Thank you to 40 donors!
Every single donation helps extend LASP's ability to help a neighbor in need of civil legal help. Thank you, Delco!
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Delco Gives Veterans Breakfast
Some of LASP’s Veterans Advocacy Project team attended the Delco Gives Veterans Breakfast at the Delaware County Veterans Memorial in Newtown Square on May 8. PA Sen. Tim Kearney presented a Pennsylvania Senate proclamation to Richard A.J. Prebil at the breakfast. The proclamation celebrates Richard’s Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network (PLAN) Excellence Award in March. (See story below.)
David Keller Trevaskis, Pro Bono Director for the Pennsylvania Bar Association, stated, "Richard's work helping veterans inspires us all and we at the Pennsylvania Bar Association are so proud to have him as part of the leadership of our Military and Veterans Affairs Committee!"
Richard is LASP Veterans Advocacy Project Supervising Attorney. Based in Delaware County, the unit serves veterans in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties, plus 16 additional counties in PA, by helping them access VA benefits and obtain discharge upgrades, improving veterans’ economic stability.
Party in the Park connects Delco nonprofits
Multiple LASP staff from the Chester City, Media and Norristown offices attended the Party in the Park May 9. Held at Rose Tree Park in Media, the event celebrated the close of the Delco Gives fundraising campaign. It provided an opportunity for nonprofits to connect with one another and discuss ongoing or new partnerships.
| | MEDIA - LASP staff based in LASP's Chester City, Media and Norristown offices attended the Party in the Park May 9. Meaghan Shirk (at left), VOCA Staff Attorney; Kimberly Hollenback, VOCA Supervising Attorney & Media Office Managing Attorney; Justice Simanek, Veterans Advocacy Project (VAP) Staff Attorney; Daniel Tryens, VAP Paralegal; Megan Reinprecht, VAP Staff Attorney & Bucks County Pro bono Coordinator; and Richard A.J. Prebil, VAP Supervising Attorney. | | NEWTOWN SQUARE - PA Sen. Tim Kearney (at right) presented a Pennsylvania Senate proclamation to Richard A.J. Prebil at the Delco Gives Veterans Breakfast May 8. The proclamation celebrates Richard’s Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network (PLAN) Excellence Award in March and the impact of legal aid's work on behalf of veterans. | | MEDIA - Meaghan Shirk; Daniel Tryens; Shawn Boehringer, Executive Director; Justice Simanek; Richard Prebil; and Chris Walter, Administrative Assistant. | | Legal aid response to sudden Crozer Health closure in Delco | |
Unemployment Compensation webinar June 5 + May 1 recording:
Collaboration with Phila. Legal Assistance & PA Legal Aid Network
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On April 21, Prospect Medical Holdings announced the sudden closure of Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital, both located in Delaware County. Over 2,600 employees received formal notice that their jobs would be terminated imminently, and Delaware County issued an Emergency Declaration in response to the closure.
LASP has teamed up with Philadelphia Legal Assistance (PLA) and the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network (PLAN) for a timely free webinar series to answer employees' questions about how and why to apply for unemployment compensation, provide education on how to appeal denials, and answer questions.
💙Former Crozer Health employees are invited to a free, virtual webinar, "How to Tackle Unemployment Compensation Issues," on Thursday, June 5 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Attorneys from LASP and PLA will present information and answer questions. PLAN will host the webinar. Register here: https://bit.ly/uc-6-5-2025. Open to the public.
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💙400+ people registered and 200+ people attended the May 1 webinar, "Crozer is Closing: What Employees Need to Know about Unemployment Compensation."
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LASP outreach for Crozer Health Alumni
CHESTER City - At a May 13 employment and resource fair at Subaru Park for Crozer Health employees, LASP attorneys discussed unemployment compensation, what to do if people cannot afford their mortgage and/or utilities, how to apply for public benefits like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, or food stamps) and Medicaid, and criminal record clearing.
Pictured (from left): Laurel Anderson, Community Engagement Unit Staff Attorney; Mary Jacob, Staff Attorney; and Lee Scoratow, Staff Attorney.
| | | 2025 Chester County Mobile Home Tax Reassessment Project | | |
Get your mobile home taxes reassessed for free! Apply by July 18.
1,052 successful reassessments since 2019!
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Did you know? Mobile homes are the only type of property where the assessment must be regularly appealed to stay fairly taxed.
Since 2019, Chester County United Way and LASP have partnered on the Chester County Mobile Home Tax Reassessment Project. The program has:
- Helped 1,052 homeowners file successful appeals.
- Reduced assessed values by nearly 66%.
- Saved families an average of $882 per year.
It's FREE! LASP handles the legal work, and Chester County United Way covers the fees.
Applications for 2025 are now open! Apply by July 18 at UnitedForMobileHomes.com or call
877-429-5994 (English) or 610-436-4510 (Spanish).
Refer a neighbor! Have you already participated in the program? Help neighbors learn about it and earn a $15 Visa gift card for each referral that results in a completed application. More information and referral tools are available at qrco.de/MobileHomeReferral.
| | How to volunteer for the mobile home project | | |
LASP needs volunteers, especially students interested in conducting interviews and assisting with writing the tax appeals. Contact Brian Doyle, Staff Attorney & Chester County Pro Bono Coordinator, to be added to the interest list and schedule an informational Zoom session to go over project details.
Volunteer opportunities are also available for paralegals and community members. Attorneys will be needed later in the summer for hearings. Multiple opportunities are available, and you do NOT need to volunteer for all months of the project.
"We welcome all who are eager to contribute," Brian said
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He can be reached at bdoyle@lasp.org or 484-416-4259 x5210.
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Emerging Excellence in Advocacy Award for Richard Prebil
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HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network (PLAN) celebrated outstanding legal advocacy across the Commonwealth at the annual Excellence Awards March 27 in Harrisburg. Richard A.J. Prebil, LASP Veterans Advocacy Project Supervising Attorney, was presented with the Emerging Excellence in Advocacy Award. Five other legal aid advocates were also honored.
In introducing the awards section of the program, Meredith Rapkin, PLAN Executive Director, said, “Tonight we recognize outstanding legal professionals and advocates whose work has transformed lives across Pennsylvania.”
LASP Executive Director Shawn Boehringer introduced Richard and shared brief remarks about him and the growth of the Veterans Advocacy Project, from its launch in mid-2020 during the pandemic with one attorney, to the present team of four attorneys and a paralegal. Shawn also discussed the impact of LASP’s work to obtain VA benefits and discharge upgrades for veterans in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties plus 16 additional counties in PA.
“Richard’s work lifts individuals out of poverty. It has prevented eviction and foreclosure and homelessness, and even led to homeownership in some cases,” Shawn said.
| | Richard Prebil (at left) with Shawn Boehringer, Executive Director. | | Richard with Nicole McCoy, Chief Legal Services Officer for the Veterans Multi‑Service Center and LASP alumna. | | Venezla Moses (at left), Helpline Paralegal; Richard Prebil; and Michelle R. Terry, Chester Managing Attorney. Venezla and the Helpline team won a PLAN Excellence Award in 2017, and Michelle won an Excellence Award in 2019. | | International Women's Day | |
Domestic violence: 1 in 3 women & 1 in 4 men experience DV in U.S.
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PHILADELPHIA - Shining a spotlight on domestic violence, LASP attorney Kimberly Hollenback noted that nationally, one in three women and one in four men are victims.
In a conversation at the International Women’s Day Festival in Philadelphia March 8, she emphasized the importance of awareness, collaboration and community partnerships to address domestic violence and shared the challenges and requirements of obtaining Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders in Pennsylvania.
"A lot of domestic violence is just being aware of it, so that you can recognize it and get people some of the help that they need," she said.
The festival was held at Christ Church Neighborhood House in Old City. Née Danse/Theatre Company hosted the event.
Kim is Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Supervising Attorney & Media Office Managing Attorney. She and LASP's VOCA team work with survivors of domestic violence to secure Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders and other critical legal protections in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties.
| | Legal aid role in disaster recovery | | Disaster Legal Committee approved by National VOAD board | | |
WASHINGTON, D.C.— For the first time, a Disaster Legal Committee will be part of the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD). The new committee will focus on legal issues caused by disasters.
At their Feb. 25 meeting, the National VOAD Board unanimously approved a proposal from the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) to form the Disaster Legal Committee.
Legal Aid of Southeastern PA is concluding a grant from LSC to help survivors of Hurricane Ida in 2021, and continues to work with the Southeastern PA VOAD (SEPA VOAD) and PA VOAD.
Addressing disaster-related civil legal issues is a crucial component of comprehensive disaster response and recovery efforts, LSC noted in a press release. Civil legal aid providers, including the 130 organizations funded by LSC, play a critical role in disaster response, recovery and preparedness across the country. Legal aid staff and attorneys have expertise from previous hurricane, flood, wildfire and other recovery efforts, and have established key collaborations with other community service providers.
| | Tanisha Cowell, Helpline Supervising Attorney | | |
NORRISTOWN - Tanisha N. Cowell joined LASP Feb. 24 as Helpline Supervising Attorney based in the Norristown Office. Most recently, she served as First Deputy for the Montgomery County Register of Wills, where she provided guidance to the general public and to attorneys on legal filings and procedures while supervising the Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans' Court 16-member staff. Tanisha earned a J.D. from Drexel University Law School in 2009, a M.A. in Counselor Education from The College of New Jersey, and a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Lincoln University.
Previously, she was an Associate at Commons and Commons LLP in Philadelphia, assisting clients with estate planning and estate administration. From 2018-2022, she served as a Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) Staff Attorney at the Philadelphia Bar Association, conducting telephone and online intake and referring clients to private attorneys, legal aid agencies, and other resources. Additionally, she brings compliance experience from her role as a Legal Analyst at TD Bank in Mt. Laurel, NJ, where she monitored compliance within the Contracts Management department. Tanisha can be reached at tcowell@lasp.org or 267-277-2957.
| | Sam Jones, Bristol Staff Attorney | | |
BRISTOL - Sam Jones joined LASP April 28 as a Staff Attorney in the Bristol Office, where she will primarily serve clients who require assistance with landlord-tenant matters, Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and consumer law. Sam most recently served as a Staff Attorney at North Penn Legal Services, where she represented clients in a range of civil legal matters, including domestic violence, debt collection, eviction defense, Unemployment Compensation appeals, and name changes.
Sam previously served as a staff attorney at Legal Aid of North Carolina from 2018-2023, where she worked on cases involving Chapter 7 bankruptcy, foreclosure, consumer protection, and filing counterclaims in eviction cases, especially during the initial onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2015-18, she was a field attorney at Shapiro & Ingle LLP in North Carolina handling foreclosure, eviction, and surplus funds proceedings across numerous county courthouses. While the work was rewarding in its own way, she is glad to have left private practice behind in order to serve the public.
Sam earned her J.D. from Elon University School of Law in Greensboro, North Carolina in 2014. She holds a B.S. in Accounting, magna cum laude, from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, with a concentration in internal auditing and a minor in philosophy. She can be reached at sjones@lasp.org sjones@lasp.orgor 215-770-4086.
| | Katya Malison, VOCA Paralegal | | |
NORRISTOWN - Katya Malison joined LASP March 17 as VOCA Paralegal in the Norristown Office, assisting survivors of domestic violence. She earned a B.S., cum laude, in computer science with a minor in linguistics from Tufts University in 2018. She is fluent in Spanish and proficient in Mandarin and French.
Most recently, Katya served as an operations specialist at a van rental company in Philadelphia. Before that she worked as a software developer at Reading Plus in Burlington, Vermont, where she led process improvements in code review and quality assurance, developed internal tools to enhance testing, and designing a REST API to improve system efficiency. Outside of work, Katya is passionate about housing justice and volunteers for tenant organizing with Renters' Justice. Katya can be reached at kmalison@lasp.org or 610-427-2433.
| | Minh Van Nguyen, Housing Stability Attorney | | |
CHESTER City - Minh Van Nguyen joined LASP Feb. 24 as a Housing Stability Attorney. He is based in the Chester City Office in Delaware County. Minh earned a B.A. in finance and management information systems from La Salle University in 2002 and a J.D. from Widener Delaware Law School in 2020.
Most recently, he was an account executive at Incenter Insurance Solutions in Fort Washington, where he handled legal compliance, legal research, policy review and more. He is a licensed realtor. Previously, he was a partner at Loyalty Staffing in Philadelphia, where he provided temporary staffing solutions for the food industry, and as a business banking representative at Summit Bank in Philadelphia, where he advised commercial clients on financial solutions.
He volunteered as a paralegal with the Delaware Dept. of Child Services, assisting with family law cases, legal research, and case management to advocate for children's rights. He has also worked with Greater Philadelphia Asian Social Services, focusing on substance abuse support, housing rights, and community outreach and served as Treasurer of the organization in 2023-24. Minh is fluent in Vietnamese. He can be reached at mnguyen@lasp.org or 610-826-4723.
| | Pro bono news & opportunities | | Helping 20+ people get started on a 2nd chance at BCCC | | |
BRISTOL - The Bucks County Community College Paralegal Studies Program partnered with LASP to present an Expungement Clinic Saturday, April 26 at the Gene & Marlene Epstein Campus, next door to LASP’s Bristol Office. Paralegal students, working under supervision of LASP Community Engagement Unit attorneys, helped 20+ area community members get started on a second chance. Record-clearing helps people improve opportunities for jobs, education, and housing.
Front row: Chris Little Simcox, BCCC Professor & attorney at Begley, Carlin & Mandio. Back row (from left): Mary Snyder, BCCC Paralegal student; Noelle Gambale, LASP CEU Staff Attorney; Diane Henderson, BCCC Paralegal student; Laurel Anderson, LASP CEU Staff Attorney; Erica Briant, LASP Director of Community Engagement & Training; Melissa Bredbenner, Penn Carey Law student; and Emily Nhan, BCCC Paralegal student.
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Chief Justice's Law Day letter to PA attorneys: Hon. Debra Todd expresses support for legal aid & urges pro bono service
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PITTSBURGH - Chief Justice Debra Todd issued a letter to Pennsylvania lawyers in honor of Law Day in May, expressing gratitude for attorneys' continued support of legal aid and pro bono service.
The letter (at right) is excerpted below:
"... it is lawyers who volunteer who have the most direct impact on those in need. ...
"Any Pennsylvania lawyer may now receive CLE credits for pro bono work performed through an accredited Pro Bono CLE Provider. ...
"Our Court created an 'Emeritus' status which allows retired attorneys to perform pro bono service with a minimal annual registration fee and reduced CLE requirements under the auspices of non-profit legal aid organizations. ...
"If you already donate your time to pro bono service, I thank you. And, if you have not yet found the time to perform pro bono service, I urge you to commit to doing so and to encourage the young lawyers who work for you to do the same.
"Together, we truly can make a difference."
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Note: LASP is an accredited CLE provider.
Get CLE credit for pro bono service. lasp.org/pro-bono.
| | Bucks County pro bono opportunities | | |
Simple wills for Lower Bucks County seniors
LASP provides assistance to low-income Bucks County seniors for simple wills. There is an increased unmet need for volunteer attorneys in Lower Bucks County. Earn free CLE credit while helping seniors find peace of mind.
For more information or to sign up, please contact Randi Riefner, Paralegal, at rriefner@lasp.org or 215-770-4067.
| | Eviction prevention program in Lower Makefield Township courtroom | | Represent plaintiffs at PFA hearings: Choose any Wednesday(s) | | |
DOYLESTOWN - Attorneys are needed to every week to provide pro bono representation for plaintiffs at Protection from Abuse (PFA) hearings, held weekly in Doylestown.
Choose your preferred Wednesday(s).
LIMITED SCOPE pro bono opportunity, with no expectation of continued representation beyond the day of volunteer service. New volunteers can observe PFA Day and learn from staff and current volunteers before committing to provide representation. You do NOT need to be a family law attorney to participate. Hearings are at Bucks County Justice Center, Doylestown.
1 CLE credit for every 5 hours of volunteer service, up to 3 credits per year.
Unique Bucks County program! Read about it in BCBA’s Spring Writs, p16-17!
| | Chester County pro bono opportunities | | |
Scroll up for information on pro bono volunteer opportunities for the Chester Chester County Mobile Home Tax Reassessment Project, visit lasp.org/pro-bono, or contact Brian Doyle, Staff Attorney and Chester County Pro Bono Coordinator, at bdoyle@lasp.org.
Brian is also available to discuss other volunteer opportunities in Chester County. Evicition defense is just one example of an ongoing need.
| | Delaware County pro bono opportunities | | |
Ongoing pro bono opportunities in Delaware County include:
- no fault, no asset divorces
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simple wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives for older adults ages 60+
- bankruptcy
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custody (limited scope available)
- other civil legal issues
To learn more or sign up, please contact Cassidy Heiserman, Staff Attorney & Delaware County Pro Bono Coordinator, at cheiserman@lasp.org.
More details: lasp.org/pro-bono.
| | Montgomery County pro bono opportunities | | |
Here are some of the opportunities available to provide pro bono service in Montgomery County:
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Divorces – Help clients with simple, no-fault, no-asset cases.
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Eviction hearings – Represent tenants through the Eviction Prevention & Intervention Coalition (EPIC).
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Custody – Assist clients in custody cases at Custody Conciliation Conferences.
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Lansdale Outreach – Help staff LASP’s table at Manna on Main Street (every 4th Thursday of the month).
CLE credit is available for pro bono service to LASP!
Learn more: lasp.org/pro-bono or email probono@lasp.org.
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End of Emergency Housing Voucher Program Will Increase Homelessness in Pennsylvania: Funding is running out for a federal rental assistance program, putting families across the commonwealth at risk of eviction.
by Pat LaMarche | Bucks County Beacon | May 23, 2025 | https://bit.ly/Beacon-5-23-2025 | Kimberly Hollenback, VOCA Supervising Attorney, was interviewed for this story.
Chester County United Way Offers Tax Relief for Mobile Home Owners
United Way of Chester County | MSN.com | May 22, 2025 | https://bit.ly/MSN-5-22-2025
Delco Gives 2025: How to get involved
by Jenna Meissner | PHL17 | May 8, 2025 | bit.ly/PHL17-5-8-2025
Richard Prebil, Veterans Advocacy Project Supervising Attorney, discusses LASP's work with low-income individuals in Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery counties and the impact of Delco Gives.
Delco Gives kicks off second annual charitable-giving marathon with community tailgates: The online portal to donate to participating nonprofits is open. The Foundation for Delaware County wants community members to blitz local nonprofits with generosity.
by Kenny Cooper | WHYY News | May 8, 2025 | https://bit.ly/WHYY-5-8-2025
Richard A.J. Prebil speaks about the impact of LASP's work for veterans. “We’ve really had a unique opportunity to help individuals get increases in income, access housing, access income to stabilized housing and be able to move on to whatever the next part of their path is,” Prebil said.
Legal aid groups organize webinar to guide Crozer employees in seeking unemployment benefits
by Justin Udo | KYW Newsradio | April 30, 2025 | https://bit.ly/KYW-4-30-2025
Lee Scoratow, LASP Staff Attorney; Erica Briant, LASP Director of Community Engagement & Training; and Julia Simon-Mishel, Philadelphia Legal Assistance Supervising Attorney, Unemployment Compensation Unit discuss their May 1 presentation in response to the sudden closure of Crozer Health in Delaware County.
Legal Aid Society of Southeastern PA offers civil legal support
Focus on the Delaware Valley with Lora Lewis | WJBR|93.3 WMMR | March 4, 2025 | https://bit.ly/WJBR-3-4-2025 (29 minutes)
Lora Lewis interview with Shawn Boehringer, LASP Executive Director.
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- Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 6-8 p.m.
- Brookhaven Municipal Center, 2 Cambridge Road, Brookhaven, PA 19015
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Registration is required. Call Rep. Krueger’s office at 610-534-6880 or email RepKrueger@pahouse.net to make an appointment or for more information.
- Saturday, June 7 from 12-3 p.m.
- First African Baptist Church, 901 Clifton Ave., Sharon Hill, PA 19079
- Host: Delaware County Office of Military and Veteran Affairs (DMVA)
- Stop by LASP’s table
- Tuesday, June 10 from 5-7 p.m.
- John McBlain Community Center, 210 Shisler Ave., Aldan, PA 19018
- Host: Rep. Heather Boyd
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Pre-registration is required. Email RepBoyd@pahouse.net or call 484-200-1563.
- Wednesday, June 11 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Chester County United Way, 150 John Robert Thomas Drive, Exton, PA 19341
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To schedule a 30-minute appointment with a LASP attorney, contact 610-429-9400, ext. 4115, or ablevins@uwchestercounty.org.
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Partnership between LASP, CCUW's Financial Stability Center, and PA CareerLink of Chester County
- Thursday, June 12 from 9-10:30 a.m.
- Norristown Hospitality Center, 530 Church St., Norristown, PA 19401
- Questions or to sign up, please call 610-277-1322 and ask for Mike.
- No registration is needed.
- Thursday, June 26 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Manna on Main Street, 606 E. Main St., Lansdale, PA 19446
Check lasp.org/events for more details, more outreach, and other events.
| | LASP career opportunities | | |
BRISTOL (Bucks County): Staff Attorney
NORRISTOWN (Montgomery County): Community Engagement Staff Attorney, Helpline Paralegal/Administrative Support Staff (multiple positions; recently updated!), Law & Technology Specialist, Executive Administrative Assistant
WEST CHESTER (Chester County): Staff Attorney
Job descriptions, salary & benefits, & how to apply: lasp.org/careers
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