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VIRGINIA ESQ: Doing Justice

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Things of Interest to this Legal Aid Attorney. Friday, December 2, 2011. I enjoy trying cases. Over the years, I tried hundreds of custody, divorce, criminal, and civil cases. As a lawyer it can be an incredible intellectual and professional exercise. In many instances, it is the worst thing for the clients. The trick is knowing when to battle and when to bend and then convincing your client to go along. Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Legal Aid So...

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Greater Richmond Bar Foundation. Call for Nominations: George H. Hettrick Leadership Award. August 3, 2016. In 2015, the Greater Richmond Bar Foundation established the. George H. Hettrick Leadership Award*. To recognize outstanding efforts, innovative thinking and the development of pro bono programs designed to reach unmet legal needs in our community. GRBF is…. Full Story ». Volunteers Needed to help Southwest Virginia Legal Aid. May 17, 2016. Full Story ». 2017 Jazz 4 Justice: Save the Date! The Grea...

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Bicycles & Parts. The Bike Kitchen provides alternative transportation assistance in the form of refurbished bicycles. Most people who are struggling to meet transportation needs are most likely challenged by meeting other needs, like food, shelter, clothing, legal aid and so forth. Below is a list of resource agencies in the NRV that can provide assistance to address these other critical needs. New River Community Action. Southwest Legal Aid Society. YMCA at Virginia Tech. Food, Shelter and Clothing.

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VIRGINIA ESQ: Pro Bono Heroes

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Things of Interest to this Legal Aid Attorney. Friday, October 23, 2009. October 25 – 31, 2009 is the National Pro Bono Celebration sponsored by the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service. I, too, would like to extend my gratitude to all those who handle pro bono cases. And, I would like to challenge those who do not to consider joining the effort. View my complete profile. Virginia Legal Services Links of Interest. Blue Ridge Legal Services. Legal Aid Justice Center.

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Do you want to log your hours before you sign out? Other places to find legal help and information:. Virginia's free legal information resources. A website offering free and low cost civil legal information. Another great resource is Virginia Judicial System Self-Help Website. A website providing neutral legal information as a public service in topical areas commonly sought by self-represented persons. VA Law Help 2 Go. Legal aid programs in Virginia. Need a free lawyer? PDF file) to find out. Ndash; (54...

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VIRGINIA ESQ: The Importance of Volunteers

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Things of Interest to this Legal Aid Attorney. Monday, April 20, 2009. The Importance of Volunteers. Non-lawyers often comment that lawyers. Work in a private firm is often like walking a tight rope as it may be important to some of the powers that be but the lost revenue is always a concern. While in private practice, I had the luxury of working for or being a partner in firms which encouraged pro bono. Let me say to those who give their time, energy, and talents, thank you. April 24, 2009 at 12:24 PM.

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VIRGINIA ESQ: Why Legal Aid?

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Things of Interest to this Legal Aid Attorney. Sunday, January 18, 2009. Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope.". I can hear the audible gasps of disbelief. Conservative Republicans infiltrating Legal Aid? Is it even legal? The answer to these questions is yes, yes, and yes. Let me explain how and why this happened and just as importantly, why it should. 8221; I ask “Why not? Blue Ridge Legal Se...

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VIRGINIA ESQ: Seeing The Poor

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Things of Interest to this Legal Aid Attorney. Saturday, May 16, 2009. 8220;The poor are despised even by their neighbors, while the rich have many “friends.” Proverbs 14:20. This too often is the case for the impoverished in the legal system. I don’t believe that judges or jurors want to or even intend to treat the poor differently; they just do. I was in private practice for 19 years before choosing to leave my partnership to work at legal aid. I did a great deal of pro bono. Clients at the same time l...