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TBA Announces Statewide, Month-Long Pro Bono Push

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Sep 29, 2011

Tennessee lawyers to offer free legal services across the state in October

NASHVILLE, Sept. 29, 2011 — Tennessee attorneys will offer free legal services to those unable to afford a lawyer throughout the month of October as part of the national Celebrate Pro Bono initiative. Activities will include legal advice clinics, education programs, public presentations and other events. The initiative kicks off with legal clinics in Franklin and Johnson City on Oct. 1, with more than 35 events planned across the state during the month.

TBA President Comments on Passing of Former Chief Justice Adolpho A. Birch Jr.

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Aug 26, 2011

Van Horn says Tennessee has lost a 'true giant'

NASHVILLE, Aug. 26, 2011 — Reflecting on the passing of former Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Adolpho A. Birch Jr., Tennessee Bar Association President and Memphis lawyer Danny Van Horn today made the following statement:

TBA President Responds to Articles on Indigent Defense Fees

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Aug 23, 2011

Urges comprehensive system for compensating appointed counsel

NASHVILLE, Aug. 23, 2011 — Tennessee Bar Association President and Memphis lawyer Danny Van Horn today submitted the following letter to the editor of the Knoxville News Sentinel in response to several articles about the fees lawyers charge to represent indigent criminal defendants, which ran in the paper on Aug. 21.

TBA Supports Court's Action Making Basic Forms Available for Those Who Cannot Afford a Lawyer

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jul 27, 2011

Effort included work by several TBA entities

NASHVILLE, July 27, 2011 — Tennessee Bar Association President Danny Van Horn today applauded the Tennessee Supreme Court's adoption of new rules aimed at making access to the courts easier for Tennesseans who may not be able to afford an attorney.