Bankruptcy
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Time Commitment: Medium |
Provide representation to debtors in Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings for low income clients for whom the filing would serve to protect income and/or property.
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Training on the Chapter 7 basics & forms available.
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Intake done by CVLAS & case reviewed by senior attorney before referred.
Law students available for case preparation.
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Yes
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Bankruptcy Phase II
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Time Commitment: Medium |
Under Development
Develop program to assist pro se debtors in coordination with UR Law School & Richmond Bar Association.
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UR Law student research.
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N/A
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Estate Planning
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Time Commitment: Short |
Draft simple wills, Powers of Attorney, and advance directives (Living Wills and Medical Powers of Attorney) for low income clients 60 years of age or older, or who have other circumstances which make simple estate planning necessary.
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Virginia Poverty Law Center (VPLC) & Dept. of Aging offer training.
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Form packages & consultation available.
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Yes
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Estate Planning
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Time Commitment: Short |
Draft simple wills, Powers of Attorney, and advance directives (Living Wills and Medical Powers of Attorney) for low income clients 60 years of age or older, or who have other circumstances which make simple estate planning necessary.
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Learn basic law & how to use preloaded forms.
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Laptop computers with preloaded forms available for scheduled programs.
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No
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Guardianship
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Time Commitment: Medium |
Represent the petitioner who is seeking guardianship over another person where the petitioner is 60 years of age or older, in good health, and there are no less restrictive alternatives.
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Virginia Poverty Law Center (VPLC) & Dept. of Aging offer training.
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Form packages & consultation available.
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Yes
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Hotline
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Time Commitment: Short |
Provide brief legal telephone advice in call backs to pre-screened clients in routine, non-emergency cases primarily involving consumer law, debt collections, employment law and family law.
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Training offered (including on-line video available).
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Manual for reference & consultation with CVLAS attorneys if necessary.
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Yes
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Housing Law
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Time Commitment: Medium |
Represent tenants in unlawful detainer cases, terminations of federally subsidized housing assistance (vouchers), and disputes involving the condition of the leased premises.
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Live training offered annually & on-line video.
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Reference manual & onsite in-house counsel available at client appointments. Law Students.
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Yes
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Immigration Law
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Time Commitment: Short |
Provide assistance to undocumented immigrants who are victims of domestic &/or sexual violence.
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Training available.
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Law Students available for intake & case assistance.
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JustChildren
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Time Commitment: Medium |
Represent children and families in the education, juvenile justice and foster care systems, in special education, student discipline, enrollment of special populations, dispositional advocacy for court-involved youth, conditions of confinement, and post-conviction relief for serious youth offenders.
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Yes
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Protective Order Only
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Time Commitment: Short |
Represent domestic violence victims in Preliminary Protective Order and Permanent Protective Order hearings – “quick hit” type cases where the pro bono attorney is in and out of the case in a short time.
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Annual live training and on-line video available.
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Law Students.
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Yes
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Uncontested Adoption
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Time Commitment: Medium |
Provide representation to low income prospective adoptive parents in uncontested adoption cases if the child will receive financial benefits after the adoption.
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Form packages & consultation available.
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Yes
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Uncontested No-fault Divorce
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Time Commitment: Medium |
Provide divorce representation for low income clients who have been separated from their spouse for at least two years, and in which there are no contested custody, support, or property issues.
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Live Training offered annually and on-line video.
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Reference materials, sample forms/pleadings & consultation available. Law Students.
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Yes
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Unemployment Compensation
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Time Commitment: Short |
Provide administrative representation to unemployment compensation claimants at Appeals Examiner hearings and Special Examiner reviews before the Virginia Employment Commission. More information
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Live Training offered and on-line video available.
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Onsite in-house counsel available at client appointments. Reference manual & sample pleadings provided. Law Students.
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Yes
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Veterans Disabled
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Time Commitment: Medium, Short |
Assist with Federal Court appeals of disability claims.
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Federal Circuit Bar Association.
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Law Students for research & case assistance.
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Veterans Hotline
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Time Commitment: |
Handle general civil matters for veteran clients or handle Veteran specific issues (e.g. benefits, discharge status).
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Attorney consultation available upon request.
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Yes (if referral through CVLAS)
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GRBF Pro Bono Clearinghouse
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Time Commitment: Medium, Short |
Provide transactional legal assistance (in your practice area) to nonprofits in need.
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N/A
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Yes
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(804) 780-2600 |
LINC
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Time Commitment: Medium, Short |
Provide legal assistance to cancer patients & their families in your practice area.
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N/A
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Yes
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