Eligible litigants are matched with a volunteer lawyer who will provide advice and limited scope representation in Judge McCord's, Montgomery County District Civil Docket on eviction, debt collection, garnishments, and Small Claims/ District Court civil cases.
Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham provides free legal help to qualified tenants and low-income homeowners in a variety of civil legal matters including, housing, evictions, foreclosures, debt collection, wage garnishment, powers of attorney, Small Claims Court issues and Wills.
The Madison County Volunteer Lawyers program will host a free Expungement and Voters Rights Restoration Clinic. All appointments will be taken on a walk-in basis. Counsel and Advice/Limited Scope representation only will be provided for filing expungement and voter rights restoration documents for clients. No prior criminal or expungement experience is necessary.
Get answers to you legal questions at the South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program Attorney for the Day Clinic. The clinic will be held on October 17, 2019, at the Prodisee Pantry 9315 Spanish Fort Blvd. Spanish Fort, AL. The clinic will open at 1:00 p.m. It is open to the public and you do not […]
Get answers to you legal questions at the Tuscaloosa Counsel and Advice Clinic. The clinic will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at the Main Branch of the Tuscaloosa County Library. The clinic will open at 3:00 p.m. It is open to the public and you do not need an appointment. Local lawyers will […]
At the Family Law Clinic the Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program schedules pre-screened clients to meet with a volunteer attorney for counsel and advice. Interested clients should contact the Madison County VLP at 256-359-2275.
The South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program in partnership with the Mobile Bar Association will hold its annual CLE - Free to all SAVLP volunteers. Speakers include: Hon. John Lockett, Greg Vaughan and Cassandra Adams. For additional information and register contact Tammy Anderson 251-433-9390 or tanderson@mobilebarassociation.com.
Attorneys will assist parents and siblings of the Mobile County School System with adult guardianship petitions. Appointments are required.
Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham provides free legal help to qualified tenants and low-income homeowners in a variety of civil legal matters including, housing, evictions, foreclosures, debt collection, wage garnishment, powers of attorney, Small Claims Court issues and Wills.
Members of the public can meet with South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers program staff at Franklin Primary Health Center Medical Fair to apply for services. This event is held each Tuesday in the month of October from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham is committed to prioritizing legal help to veterans through special legal clinics held every month at the Veteran’s Administration Medical Clinic.
The Alabama State Bar Pro Bono Celebration Task Force and the Lawrence County Bar Association will present a CLE program on October 25th from 9:00 - 12:00. The program will be held in Judge Angela Terry's Courtroom at the Lawrence County Judicial Center 14451 Market Street, Moulton, Al. Speakers will include: Emily Baggett, City of […]
The Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program hold a luncheon on October 28, 2019 for their “top volunteers” of the year, the judiciary, and the Board. It’s an invitation only event.
Attorneys will be preparing wills, powers of attorney, and advanced directives for health care for the graduating class of the APOSTC Law Enforcement Academy.
Members of the public can meet with South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers program staff at Prodisee Pantry Food Bank to apply for services. This event is held each Tuesday in the month of October.
The Public Interest Institute will present a program specifically designed for first-year law students to help them navigate law school as future public interest lawyers and prepare them to practice in a public service capacity.
Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham provides free legal assistance concerning divorce, child support or custody issues at the VLB Domestic Relations Help Desk on any Wednesday morning.
This free CLE is sponsored by the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution and is appropriate for mediators, lawyers and judges. Panelists include: Hon. Robert Vance, Hon. Thomas Woodall, Bruse Rogers and George M. Neal, Jr. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited the first 50 registrants and you must register by October 23, 2019.
The Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution and the Dispute Resolution Section of the Alabama State Bar invite you to join us on October 30th for Mediation Perspectives: A Roundtable Discussion. This is a FREE 1.5 hour CLE and a FREE lunch will be provided compliments of Sirote & Permutt P.C. Space is limited to the […]
Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham provides free legal help to qualified tenants and low-income homeowners in a variety of civil legal matters including, housing, evictions, foreclosures, debt collection, wage garnishment, powers of attorney, Small Claims Court issues and Wills.
Law students from each of the the state’s law schools will be recognized at the Alabama State Bar Board of Bar Commissioners (BBC) meting on Friday November 1, 2019. Law students are nominated for this honor by their schools based on their pro bono and public service work throughout the year.
Attorneys will be preparing wills, powers of attorney and advanced directives for health care for attendees of the Alabama EMS Conference.
Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham’s premier annual wine and beer tasting event serves both as a fundraiser and as a recognition of our supporters and volunteer attorneys. Some 500 lawyers and guests will turn out at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens on Thursday, November 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to enjoy unlimited wine, beer, spirits, food tastings, […]
Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham's premier annual wine and beer tasting event serves both as a fundraiser and as a recognition of our supporters and volunteer attorneys.
Volunteer attorneys, assisted by law students, will provide legal advice and counsel to Tuscaloosa-area veterans. Sponsored by University of Alabama School of Law, Tuscaloosa V.A. Medical Center, Tuscaloosa County Bar Association
Get answers to you legal questions at the Tuscaloosa Counsel and Advice Clinic. The clinic will be held on Thursday, November 21, 20198, at the Main Branch of the Tuscaloosa County Library. The clinic will open at 3:00 p.m. It is open to the public and you do not need an appointment. Local lawyers will […]
The Pro Bono Month Celebration Task Force is launching the inaugural Pro Bono Book Club. The book club discussions would take place via Zoom from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Tuesdays in October and reading may start as early as you'd like. This year's book selection is "A Knock at Midnight" by Brittany Barnett. […]
Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice shall host a lunch for seven members of the bar who enroll, during Pro Bono Month, October, as a new members in one the the states Volunteer Lawyers Programs. Attorneys can enroll in the Volunteer Lawyers Program by following this link https://www.alabar.org/programs/volunteer-lawyers-program/enrollment/form/ Attendees will be selected at random. The luncheon […]
Alabama's five law schools have joined together to encourage their students to take the Pro Bono Pledge during Pro Bono Month 2021. The school have joined together on a website that allows law students to commit to include time each year to render service to their communities through activities such as volunteering, mentoring, participating in […]
The Pro Bono Month Celebration Task Force is launching the inaugural Pro Bono Book Club. The book club discussions would take place via Zoom from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Tuesdays in October. This year's book selection is "A Knock at Midnight" by Brittany Barnett. It is a moving and fantastic read. Task Force […]
October 6, 2021 Speaker: Roman Shaul Join Alabama State Bar General Counsel, Roman Shaul, for this ethic update. This program has been approved for one hour of MCLE Ethics Credit. >>CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
L. Thomas Ryan, 2021 Albert L. Vreeland Award winner, shares why pro bono matters in a short video.
Lawyers will provide first responders with a will, power of attorney, and an advanced health care directive.
Volunteer lawyers provide legal counsel and represent indigent civil litigants in court. Contact jbrown@montgomeryvlp.org to register!
Visit the Montgomery VLP's new office, meet our staff, and enjoy light appetizers and drinks.
Lawyers will provide seniors age 65 and older with a will, power of attorney, and advanced health care directive.
Volunteer lawyers provide legal counsel and represent indigent civil litigants in court. Contact jbrown@montgomeryvlp.org to register.
The Pro Bono Month Celebration Task Force is launching the inaugural Pro Bono Book Club. The book club discussions would take place via Zoom from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Tuesdays in October. This year's book selection is "A Knock at Midnight" by Brittany Barnett. It is a moving and fantastic read. Task Force […]
Stop by the Montgomery Volunteer Lawyers Program office to celebrate Pro Bono Month with coffee and donuts!
Top 10 Mistakes Made in Mediation with Cooper Shattuck Cooper Shattuck has been a mediator on the Roster of the Alabama State Court Mediators and an arbitrator on the Roster of the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution since 1998. Mediation gives parties the opportunity to resolve disputes in a timely manner while having more control […]
Steven Rygiel, Director of the Aiding Alabama Legal Program and winner of the 2021 Alabama State Bar Public Interest Pro Bono Award, shares why pro bono matters in a short video
Volunteer attorneys provide advice and counsel to Montgomery County residents in matters of civil law.
The Black Belt Law Group will be hosting a Free Legal Clinic and providing free wills to senior citizens. In addition there will be on site COVID Testing and vaccines provided.
The Black Belt Law Group will be hosting a Free Legal Clinic and providing free wills to senior citizens. In addition there will be on site COVID Testing and vaccines provided.
The Black Belt Law Group will be hosting a Free Legal Clinic and providing free wills to senior citizens. In addition there will be on site COVID Testing and vaccines provided.
Volunteer lawyers provide legal counsel and represent indigent civil litigants in court. Contact jbrown@montgomeryvlp.org to register.
Volunteer lawyers provide counsel and advice to Montgomery County residents in matters of civil law. Contact jbrown@montgomeryvlp.org to register.
The Pro Bono Month Celebration Task Force is launching the inaugural Pro Bono Book Club. The book club discussions would take place via Zoom from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Tuesdays in October. This year's book selection is "A Knock at Midnight" by Brittany Barnett. It is a moving and fantastic read. Task Force […]
Join John Stamps of the Black Belt Law Group at this motivational event addressing Jr. High School students about the importance of maintaining a good attitude, making good grades and setting goals.
What's Next? Landlord-Tenant Issues Post-Moratorium Speakers: Holly Ray & Sarah Taggart Sarah Taggart founded Sarah Taggart, P.C., a boutique Alabama law firm focused on landlord/tenant law, in her hometown of Huntsville, Alabama. Holly Ray is the Managing Attorney in the Huntsville Office of Legal Services Alabama. Join these two speakers as they discuss Landlord-Tenant issues […]
A free event hosted by the Montgomery Volunteer Lawyers Program for current volunteer attorneys and attorneys interested in learning more about the program.
Lawyers will provide clients with counsel and advice on civil legal issues.
The COVID pandemic has had a profound impact on virtually everyone, and lawyers are no different. Mediation is just one of the areas in which our practices have been significantly affected. While some of the COVID consequences were temporary, the ability to gather virtually or remotely is here to stay. Join experienced attorney/mediators Harold Stephens […]
Lawyers will provide seniors age 65 and older with a will, power of attorney, and advanced health care directive.
The Pro Bono Month Celebration Task Force is launching the inaugural Pro Bono Book Club. The book club discussions would take place via Zoom from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Tuesdays in October. This year's book selection is "A Knock at Midnight" by Brittany Barnett. It is a moving and fantastic read. Task Force […]
Volunteer lawyers help serve lunch to the Washington Park community and answer questions about civil legal matters. Contact jbrown@montgomeryvlp.org to register.
Approved for 1.0 CLE credit Speakers: Shrushti Kothari, Esq. & Jeanne Ortiz Jeanne is the Pro Bono & Strategic Initiatives Manager at Pro Bono Net, a national nonprofit that combines access to justice and technology. She helps grow digital initiatives that strengthen the work of attorneys assisting low-income families with their legal issues. Shrushti Kothari […]
The Montgomery Volunteer Lawyers Program hosts a recognition and awards ceremony for the wonderful attorneys in our program.
Join us to discuss Evicted by Matthew Desmond. This week we will dive into the Prologue - Chapter 6. Add the meeting to your calendar here. Review the reading questions below. 1. Have you ever been evicted or do you know anyone who has? Do you represent clients in eviction actions? If not, do the […]
Presenter: Joel Dorroh, Esq. with Dorroh & Mills, PC Register here. This course has been approved by the ASB for 60 minutes of MCLE credit.
Presenter: Cooper Shattuck Register here. This course has been approved by the ASB for 60 minutes of MCLE credit.
Moderator: Claire Veal, Esq. Panelists: Sam Irby, Esq. Sally Bowers, Esq. Charles Denaburg, Esq. Jimmy Walter, Esq. Michelle Ohme, Supreme Court Appellate Mediation Office Register here. Sponsors: Montgomery County Bar Association and the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution This course has been approved by the ASB for 60 minutes of MCLE credit.
Presenter: Kameron Dawson, Senior Staff Attorney at A Better Balance Register here. This course has been approved by the ASB for 60 minutes of MCLE credit.
by Jessie Hardy, J. Hardy Family Law, LLC Register here.
by Linda Lund, Director of ASB VLP; Katarina Essenmacher, ABAP Coordinator; and Autumn Caudell, ASB Assistant General Counsel Register here.
by Fernando Morgan, Morgan Law Firm Register here.
by Chris Colee, ASB Practice Management Advisor, and Grace Simms, Cumberland School of Law Information Technology Librarian Register here.