We condemn racism, bigotry, sexism, and all forms of discrimination. We provide legal services to clients regardless of their race, sex, national origin, gender or sexual orientation. We condemn violence. We value all people and believe that all people should be treated with dignity and respect. All people should feel safe to live and work free from violence or the threat of violence. Our staff unites to reaffirm our commitment to fight for full inclusion for all, equality and justice.
As Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We believe that advancing equality and inclusion are fundamental to the success of Georgia and the nation. The meeting will be held via Zoom at Noon. Members of the public are invited.
For information on how to attend, contact Darlene Lackey at or Get Involved More Menu. If you have questions regarding legal documents or forms, please contact the Legal Services Developer at Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm. At the Legal Document Clinics, trained legal professionals assist participants in completing their estate planning documents at no cost to the participant; legal professionals assist older adults draft, review, notarize and copy each document.
Free resources and educational materials also available on site. The presentation focuses on the tricky subject of senior capacity and how to work with older adults who may have limited capacity. It will also focus on the signs of abuse and financial exploitation and what to do if you suspect it. The presentation is intended for anyone who works with older adults; we encourage lawyers, nurses, pharmacists, financial professionals, social workers, barbers and hair stylists, and folks from a wide variety of caring professions to attend.
For information, please contact Richard. COVID Precautions: If you are feeling ill or have a fever the day of the clinic, or if you have felt ill or have had a fever the week preceding the clinic, please stay home!
Under the Sixth Amendment, Americans are only guaranteed legal assistance for criminal matters. LSC was created to financially support legal aid organizations who assist with civil matters.
Established in , LSC operates as an independent c 3 nonprofit corporation that promotes equal access to justice and provides grants for high-quality civil legal assistance to low-income Americans. Clients come from every ethnic and age group and live in rural, suburban, and urban areas. They are the working poor, veterans, homeowners and renters, families with children, farmers, people with disabilities, and the elderly.
LSC awards grants through a competitive process and currently funds independent legal aid organizations. With nearly offices nationwide, these organizations serve thousands of low-income individuals, children, families, seniors, and veterans in every congressional district. LSC grantees handle the basic civil legal needs of the poor, addressing matters involving safety, subsistence, and family stability.
Most legal aid practices are focused on family law, including domestic violence and child support and custody, and on housing matters, including evictions and foreclosures. LSC promotes equal access to justice by awarding grants to legal services providers through a competitive grants process.
We award grants targeted towards technology initiatives, pro bono innovations, as well as many others. Legal Services Corporation currently provides funding to independent nonprofit legal aid organizations in every state, the District of Columbia, and U. To find an LSC-funded legal aid organization near you, simply enter an address or city at the link below.
LSC defines the justice gap as the difference between the civil legal needs of low-income Americans and the resources available to meet those needs. Breadcrumb Home. Read more. Learn about John G.
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