Civil Law - join this practice area if you are a volunteer attorney, legal services advocate, law student or faculty advising low income and disadvantaged clients.
www.militaryprobono.org
The American Bar Association's Military Pro Bono Project connects active-duty military personnel and their families to free legal assistance for civil legal issues beyond the scope of services provided by a military legal assistance office. The Project accepts case referrals for limited civil-law matters on behalf of income-eligible servicemembers from military legal assistance offices worldwide, and then places these cases with volunteer pro bono attorneys anywhere in the United States the legal representation is needed. Click here for more information.
Questions from Pro Bono Attorneys
Q: Where can I refer individuals who I, as a volunteer attorney, am not able to help?
A: Colorado Legal Services keeps a list of legal clinics offered statewide on its website - click here for more information. Law Line 9 is also available every Wednesday from 4-6:30 at 303.608.0999.
Attorneys' Fees Information
A folder has been added to the Library with information about current LSC attorneys' fees regulations, including a rate chart and a retainer add-on. Click here to see the folder. If you would like to learn more about attorneys' fees in legal services, go to our training page to view an online training module on the subject.
New E-Filing Rejection Procedure
The lack of uniformity among courts in rejecting e-filed pleadings is a concern for many lawyers. CJD 11-1 was adopted May 17, 2011 (effective immediately) conforming the e-filing rejection procedure. Now filings will be rejected only with a specific reference to the CJD and its attached list of reasons for rejecting e-filings. This directive also gives guidance on file size, attachments, and titling. Click here for more information and a link to CJD 11-1.
"A Picture of Poverty" Report
This recent publication by the Agency for Human Rights and Community Relations seeks to enhance advocates understanding of poverty and what work needs to be done to address the challenges that face this important population.
Access to Justice Commission
Read the current Access to Justice Headlines
Military Pro Bono Project
The American Bar Association's Military Pro Bono Project connects active-duty military personnel to free legal assistance for civil legal issues beyond the scope of services provided by a military legal assistance office. Take a moment to visit the new site and consider becoming involved in the project!
