The Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands (LAS) will hold one phone clinic this week for members of the public with questions about housing and renters’ rights, bankruptcy, medical bills, debt collection, domestic violence, SNAP benefits and unemployment benefits. The clinic will take place tomorrow from 4:30 to 6 p.m. CDT.  LAS is looking for attorney volunteers to help answer legal questions during these times. To volunteer contact Andrae Crismon or Kendra Cheek or call 615-780-7131. See the list of all clinics in February. 

The Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands (LAS) will hold three phone clinics this week for members of the public with questions about housing and renters’ rights, bankruptcy, medical bills, debt collection, domestic violence, SNAP benefits and unemployment benefits. Clinics are tomorrow from 3 to 4 p.m., Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Saturday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. All times central.  LAS is looking for attorney volunteers to help answer legal questions during these times. To volunteer contact Andrae Crismon or Kendra Cheek or call 615-780-7131. See the list of all clinics in February. 

The Shelby County Juvenile Court’s Foster Care Review Board is in need of volunteers. The board reviews foster care plans put in place by the Department of Children’s Services and the court, tracks the progress of parents and guardians in completing assigned tasks, and monitors services to foster families. While a law license is not required to serve, lawyers are encouraged to volunteer and receive pro bono service hours for their time. Meetings are conducted via Zoom. Volunteers are asked to serve for one or two meetings per month. Those interested in learning more should contact Joponica Truitt.

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee & the Cumberlands will hold four phone clinics this week for members of the public with questions about housing and renters’ rights, bankruptcy, medical bills, debt collection, domestic violence, SNAP benefits and unemployment benefits. Clinics will take place on Tuesday from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. All times central. LAS is looking for attorneys to help answer questions. To volunteer, contact Andrae Crismon or Kendra Cheek or call 615-780-7131.

Last Thursday was “Give Back Day” for the Hendersonville law firm of Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law with lawyers from the firm providing free estate plans for frontline healthcare workers. Attorneys Tim Takacs, Barbara McGinnis and Chris Johnson drafted wills, advance directives and durable power of attorney documents. “We are so grateful to those in healthcare who have stayed the course and cared for our most vulnerable clients,” McGinnis said. “This Valentine’s gift is our way of thanking frontline healthcare workers for their tireless service and dedication during this pandemic.” If you are interested in assisting with similar initiatives in the future, please contact TBA sections coordinator Jarod Word.

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 and other options 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.

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee & the Cumberlands will hold three phone clinics this week for members of the public with questions about housing and renters’ rights, bankruptcy, medical bills, debt collection, domestic violence, SNAP benefits and unemployment benefits. Two clinics will take place on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m. CST. A third clinic will be held on Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. CST. LAS is looking for attorneys to help answer questions. To volunteer, contact Andrae Crismon or Kendra Cheek or call 615-780-7131.

The Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville's Volunteer Lawyers & Professionals for the Arts (VLPA) program will offer "Ask the Experts" Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. CT. The online event is a business and legal clinic for the creative community; a one-on-one consultation with an industry expert to get your arts-related legal, marketing or business questions answered. Register online and learn more about how you can get involved at abcnashville.org/vlpa.

Legal organizations in Knoxville will hold a virtual Veterans Legal Advice Clinic on Feb. 10 from noon to 2 p.m. EST. The clinic is a general advice and referral clinic which serves between 20 and 30 veterans each month with a wide variety of legal issues. To volunteer, sign up online. For questions, contact Access to Justice Committee Co-Chairs Spencer Fair or Luke Ihnen.

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee & the Cumberlands will hold two phone clinics next week for members of the public with questions about housing and renters’ rights, bankruptcy, medical bills, debt collection, domestic violence, SNAP benefits and unemployment benefits. Clinics will take place on Monday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CST. LAS is looking for attorneys to help answer questions. To volunteer, contact Andrae Crismon or Kendra Cheek or call 615-780-7131.