Pro Bono Update

Child custody for domestic violence survivors

Virtual CLE and pro bono clinic

We are partnering with the NC Bar Association, with support from the NC Bar Foundation, to hold a CLE and pro bono clinic on April 10 for NC legal professionals who want to help domestic violence survivors initiate child custody proceedings.

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About the CLE

About the clinic

The first 34 clinic signups receive free tuition to the CLE program!

Cadwalader, Wells Fargo host housing clinic

The Cadwalader law firm, with support from Wells Fargo, held this month’s Charlotte Triage housing conditions clinic March 5 at the firm’s Charlotte office.

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Lunch-and-Learn: Genealogy and family trees

Whether you volunteer with our Heir Property Pro Bono Project, are interested in volunteering, or simply want to learn more about the subject, you can't go wrong by attending this free, virtual lunch-and-learn March 28.

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Staff Spotlight: Hannah Guerrier, Charlotte Community Engagement Manager

Hannah serves as the liaison with our supporters and stakeholders in Charlotte, including our robust corps of pro bono volunteers.

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Program Spotlight

Charlotte Triage Pro Bono Partnership

Charlotte Triage is the Queen City legal community's concerted effort to harness the power of pro bono to meet residents' most pressing unmet legal needs. Legal Aid NC is a legal services partner in the effort's housing and domestic violence focus areas.

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Volunteer Spotlights

Dana Lumsden · Bradley

Dana recently scored a big win for one of our clients in a landlord-tenant case, securing more than $5,000 for our client in waived rent, interest and attorney's fees.

Way to go, Dana!

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Peter Robinson

Raleigh attorney Peter Robinson recently helped a Robeson County resident expunge serious marks on her criminal record, eliminating a major obstacle to her ability to secure and maintain stable housing and employment.

Way to go, Peter!

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Pro Bono Go

Pro Bono Go is a one-stop shop for pro bono opportunities from NC's leading civil-justice groups. Check out our latest opportunities below. More at probonogo.org.

Divorce for domestic abuse survivor with disability

Halifax County

Seeking attorney to help with a divorce in Halifax County for a domestic violence survivor seeking to protect her wheelchair-accessible home.

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Notaries needed for wills, POA executions

Statewide

Notaries needed to help Legal Aid NC execute wills and advanced directives that were prepared remotely.

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Representation for tenant filing against prior landlord

Mecklenburg County

Representation for client filing affirmative debt collection violation claims and repair claims against bad-actor prior landlord.

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Representation for tenant filing rent abatement claims

Mecklenburg County

Representation needed for client filing affirmative rent abatement claims against prior landlord. Ceiling fell through in tenant's old apartment and tenant had to move into hotel using her own resources.

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