TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on May 24, 2021

A coalition of legal groups, including the TBA, recently announced that residents impacted by spring storms, tornadoes and flooding in Davidson, Williamson and Wilson counties now have access to a free legal assistance hotline. The service, a partnership between the TBA, Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services, Legal Aid Society, ABA Young Lawyers Division and Federal Emergency Management Agency, allows those in federally declared disaster areas to receive free legal assistance with insurance claims, replacement of important documents, mortgage-foreclosure problems, landlord-tenant problems, government benefits and other needs. Those living in the affected counties between March 25 and April 3 are eligible for the service and can start the process by calling 844- HELP4TN (435-7486) or posting questions online. Those impacted also are encouraged to register with FEMA online or by calling 800-621-3362. In addition, volunteer lawyers are needed to provide legal information, advice and representation to those affected. Those willing to help should complete this online form.