TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Feb 5, 2021

Several legal groups in east Tennessee are joining forces to hold a virtual pro bono debt relief clinic on March 13. The event will begin at 9 a.m. EST with a presentation by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Suzanne Bauknight on the pros and cons of bankruptcy as well as what other options are available. Clients and volunteer attorneys will then be assigned to breakout rooms for an initial consultation. Volunteer attorneys should have a basic understanding of bankruptcy considerations and exemptions but if the attorney determines the client would benefit from bankruptcy, the client will be referred to a bankruptcy lawyer. Malpractice coverage will be provided. Please let Emily McLaughlin know if you are willing to volunteer and you will be sent a registration form. Sponsors of the event include the Chattanooga Federal Bar Association, Northeast Tennessee Federal Bar Association and TBA Young Lawyers Division.