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Volunteer Lawyer Manual Middle Tennessee Edition June 2014 1 Table of Contents I. Program Overview………………………………………………………………...3 II. State Attorney Participation……………………………………………………….5 III. Legal Service Organizations……………………………………………………… 6 a. General Legal Help………………………………………………………..6 b. Arts………………………………………………………………………...8 c. Consumer and Debt………………………………………………………..9 d. Disability…………………………………………………………………10 e. Domestic Violence and/or Immigration………………………………….11 f. Elder……………………………………………………………………...13 g. Healthcare………………………………………………………………..15 h. Housing and Homelessness………………………………………………16 i. Human Rights……………………………………………………………18 j. Identity Theft…………………………………………………………….18 k. Immigration………………………………………………………………19 l. Pension Rights…………………………………………………………...20 m. Veterans………………………………………………………………….20 IV. Mediation Centers………………………………………………………………..22 V. Social Service Resources………………………………………………………...24 VI. Self-Represented Litigants Resources…………………………………………...31 VII. Other Legal Resources…………………………………………………………...34 VIII. Frequent Legal Topics and Potential Solutions………………………………….36 a. Birth Certificates…………………………………………………………36 b. Child Support and Family Issues………………………………………...37 c. Conservatorship and Power of Attorney…………………………………39 d. Criminal Issues and Expungement……………………………………….40 e. Domestic and Dating Violence…………………………………………..41 f. Driver’s License Issues…………………………………………………..43 g. Food Stamps……………………………………………………………..45 h. Homeless Veterans……………………………………………………….46 i. Immigration and Asylum………………………………………………...47 j. Landlord and Tenant Issues……………………………………………...49 k. Mental Illness and Addiction…………………………………………….50 l. Mortgage Fraud and Predatory Lending…………………………………51 m. Social Security Disability Benefits………………………………………52 n. Subsidized Housing and Home Ownership……………………………...53 o. Suicide Prevention……………………………………………………….54 p. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families………………………………55 2 q. Unemployment Benefits…………………………………………………56 r. Wage Garnishment Issues………………………………………………..57 IX. Legal Clinics in Middle Tennessee……………………………………………… 58Program OverviewThe ProblemMore than 35 million Americans live below the poverty level, and another 10 million have incomes that are less than 25% higher than the poverty level. At least 40% of these Americans have a legal problem of some kind each year. About 70% of low- income Tennesseans experience some type of legal problem each year. Approximately one million Tennesseans need legal counsel and cannot afford it. However, with only 75 or so Legal Aid attorneys, most of those low income individuals have limited or no access to legal counsel. They often do not turn to the system for solutions because they feel shut off from the legal system or believe the system will not help them. Tennessee Access to Justice CommissionThe Access to Justice Commission was created by the Supreme Court to develop a strategic plan for improving access to justice in Tennessee that includes education of the public, identification of priorities to meet the need of improved access to justice, and recommendations to the Supreme Court of projects and programs the Commission determines to be necessary and appropriate for enhancing access to justice in Tennessee. The Commission unveiled its first strategic plan in 2010, the second in 2012, and the third in 2014. One aspect of the strategic plan is to incorporate the faith-based communities into the initiatives of the Access to Justice Commission. The Tennessee Faith and Justice Alliance (TFJA) 3 The TJFA is a project of the Access to Justice Commission. It is an alliance of faith-based groups in Tennessee who commit to providing legal resources to their congregations and communities. The TFJA was created to align legal needs that surface at local houses of worship with local legal resources. The goal is to deliver legal services to those who often seek assistance in non-legal settings such as a place of worship.Malpractice Insurance • You have full malpractice coverage for any work you do through the TFJA.• Please complete the Malpractice Insurance Form from the Acceptance Packet and send it by email, fax, or mail to Christina Magráns, Pro Bono Coordinator. We need the following information:– Name and BPR Number of the volunteer attorney– Type of case the volunteer attorney took– What actions the volunteer attorney took on the case (also report this to the program’s lead coordinator)– Number of hours the volunteer attorney spent on the caseTFJA Contact InformationChristina MagránsPro Bono Coordinator[email protected](615) 741-2687 x14144 State Attorney ParticipationState attorneys should be able to participate in the Faith-Based Initiative as we partner with the legal service provider, TALS, to provide the attorneys with the required malpractice insurance. Depending on the particular agency, state attorneys may have to limit their participation to serving as a resource for legal referrals and basic legal information, rather than taking on full representation. State attorneys should contact the Access to Justice Commission regarding barriers to participation. • Judicial Branch Attorneys – The pro bono activities of Judicial Branch attorneys are governed by Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 5 and Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-3-804. – Although these attorneys are precluded from representing a client in court, the rule and statute makes clear that these attorneys are still able to participate in pro bono legal activities through an organized legal services provider that provides malpractice insurance for that attorney. • Attorney General’s Office Attorneys – The pro bono activities of attorneys in the Attorney General’s Office are governed by internal policies as well as Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-6-107. – Similar to judicial branch attorneys, these attorneys may participate in pro bono activities as long as they do so through an organized legal services provider that provides malpractice insurance for that attorney. In addition, the attorneys in this office also need to seek approval from their supervising attorney to participate. • Executive Branch Attorneys – The pro bono activities of attorneys of executive branch agencies are governed by the internal policies of each agency as well as Tenn. Code Ann. § 23-3-102. 5 The statute makes clear that these attorneys are able to participate in pro bono legal activities through an organized legal services provider that provides malpractice insurance for that attorney, barring any restriction from the particular agency of which they are employed.Legal Service Organizations GENERAL LEGAL HELPCompassionate Counsel About: Compassionate Counsel is a Christian legal aid ministry that offers free legal advice, guidance, and in select cases, representation to those unable to pay for such services. There is also a monthly clinic held at the Nashville Rescue Mission on the second Saturday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. See the Legal Clinic List for more.Website: http://compassionatecounsel.org/ Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands (LAS) About: LAS provides numerous beneficial services for people in middle Tennessee. Requirement for Services:  Clients who meet financial guidelines for low-income households are eligible for assistance from LAET.  Clients who are 60 years of age or older are eligible for assistance from LAET.Contact: Call 1-800-238-1443 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or by visiting the website at http://www.las.org/contact for different offices in middle Tennessee. Please have referrals call before they come in. Services: Family (involving domestic violence), employment (federal income tax disagreements, wage claims, discrimination, and job training courses), health (TennCare, Medicaid, and Medicare), elder (nursing home issues, living wills, powers of attorney, and some simple wills), housing (section 8 or public housing, evictions, foreclosures, rental issues, unfair loans, homeowner counseling),6 public benefits (SSI, Families First, food stamps, and unemployment), debt (illegal collection methods and bankruptcy), and legal counsel for nonprofit organizations. The Legal Aid Societies publish informational brochures on legal issues and helping yourself. Website: http://www.las.org/ (general website) http://www.las.org/booklets/ (Legal Aid of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands – use this for informational brochures only) http://www.laet.org/Need-Help/Legal-Information.aspx (Legal Aid of East Tennessee informational brochures)Legal Information for Tennesseans (LIFT) About: LIFT is an online resource which can be used to search for legal information, legal forms, and attorneys in Tennessee. Additionally, the program allows Tennesseans to search library databases for legal documents and to speak with local librarians about accessing legal information in local libraries. Contact: Contact the program at http://www.legalinfotn.org/webform/ contact-us.Website: http://www.legalinfotn.org/ Nashville Lawyer Referral Service About: If a client thinks he or she may have a legal issue or need an attorney, the client may call and get referrals to appropriate resources. Note that there may be a small fee involved depending on the type of legal issue.Contact: (615) 242-6546Website: http://lawyer-referral.nashvillebar.org/Nashville Pro Bono Program About: If you have a case that you cannot handle or cannot refer to another member within the Alliance to handle, you may contact the Nashville Pro Bono Program. It is a local program that coordinates the provision of free legal representation to low-income clients.7 Contact: (615) 244-6610Website: http://www.las.org/probono/npb Southeast Legal Services About: This resource provides access to forms that a person without an attorney can use in court. Accessible documents and information covers the areas of general court information, divorce, estate, landlord-tenant, housing, and guardianship issues.Website: http://www.selegal.org/ Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services (TALS) About: TALS is an alliance of the federally-funded legal aid programs, independent providers of civil legal services, and supporting agencies in Tennessee.Services:  Online TN Justice People in need of legal services may access this resource at http://www.onlinetnjustice.org/. The system screens clients for eligibility and, if qualified, allows them to post a question to a private messaging system. The questions are answered by private attorneys volunteering their time. A client using OnlineTNJustice has the ability to check the system for answers at any time. Only the name of the client is shared with the volunteer attorney assisting them.  aLEGALz This free legal hotline assists Tennesseans in finding resources to deal with civil legal issues. Those who cannot afford a lawyer may call the line at 888-aLEGALz (1-888-253-4259) and leave a message at any time. Calls will be returned by a licensed Tennessee lawyer.Contact: 50 Vantage Way, Suite 250, Nashville, TN 37228 (615) 627-0956Website: http://www.tals.org/ 8 ARTSTennessee Volunteer Lawyers and Professionals for the Arts (VLPA) About: VLPA provides legal assistance and education to low-income artists and non-profit arts organizations statewide. VLPA operates on an ongoing basis assisting clients both in-house through our volunteer legal associates and legal interns or by matching them with a pro bono volunteer lawyer. They also host quarterly legal clinics in the community.Contact: Casey Summar, Executive Director 1900 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37212 [email protected] [email protected]Website: http://www.abcnashville.org/programs/vlpa CONSUMER AND DEBT State of Tennessee Consumer Affairs Division About: This resource allows those in need to access resources and information to file complaints with businesses.Requirement: The consumer must live in Tennessee, or the business must be located in Tennessee. Consumers are urged to contact the business, its manager, and owner/headquarters before filing a complaint. Services: After unsuccessfully talking with the business, its manager, and its owner/headquarters, consumers may file a complaint with the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs. Complaint forms are available online.Contact: 500 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, TN 37243 (615) 741-4737 [email protected] Website: www.tn.gov/consumer/complaint.shtml9 DISABILITY10 Disability Law and Advocacy Center (DLAC) About: DLAC advocates for the rights of Tennesseans with disabilities to ensure that they have an equal opportunity to be productive and respected members of our society.Services: For people who qualify, DLAC may be able to assist with problems related to disabilities including: Abuse and neglect outside of the home  Discrimination in housing, transportation, employment  Access to public and private programs and services  Access to mental health, rehabilitation and support services  Access to appropriate education programs and services  Obtaining and utilizing assistive technology services and devices  Access to vocational rehabilitation services that promote employment and independenceRequirements: All people with disability-related concerns are eligible for information and referral services. Acceptance of direct advocacy and legal cases must be determined by federal guidelines and public-driven priorities. Contact: 2416 21st Avenue South, Suite 100, Nashville, TN 37212 (615) 298-1080 or 1-800-342-1660 (toll free) [email protected]Website: http://dlactn.org/ Tennessee Disability Pathfinder About: This website provides a way for families and individuals to find disability resources and services in Tennessee. Contact: (800) 640-4636Website: http://kc.vanderbilt.edu/pathfinder/ 11 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND/OR IMMIGRATIONAn Abuse, Rape, Domestic Violence Aid and Resource Collection About: This is a resource that lists resources available including shelters and safe houses to domestic violence victims by county. Visit the website below for local contact information depending on what resources are required.Contact: [email protected] Website: http://www.aardvarc.org/dv/states/tndv.shtml Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund About: This program assists victims of crimes or, in the case of a victim's death, their dependent relatives. These payments are intended to defray the costs of medical services, loss of earnings, burial costs, and other financial losses incurred as a direct result of personal injuries sustained by a criminal offense. Eligible crimes generally include, but are not limited to, homicide, aggravated assault, sexual assault, robbery by force, and drunk driving.Contact: 14th Floor, Andrew Jackson Building, 502 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN 37243 (615) 741-2734Website: http://www.treasury.state.tn.us/injury/ End Slavery Tennessee About: This resource targets human trafficking through education, training, prevention, and aid to victims.Contact: 50 Vantage Way, Suite 255 Nashville, TN 37228 (615) 806-689912 Website: http://www.endslaverytn.org/ Sexual Assault Center of Nashville, Tennessee About: This resource provides services for victims and survivors of sexual assault and abuse. Services include victim advocacy, resource referrals, education, and a crisis hotline.Contact: Contact online at http://www.sacenter.org/About-Us/Connect/ (615) 259-9055 24-hour crisis hotline at (800) 879-1999Website: http://www.sacenter.org/Home/ Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence About: This Coalition provides civil legal services to sexual assault and domestic violence victims, including services for immigrants. The Coalition takes court referrals, walk-ins, and outside referrals. Call on Tuesdays or Thursdays between 8:30 am and 12:30 pm to complete an intake.Services: Clients who are sexual assault victims may receive help with civil legal issues relating to the sexual assault, including assistance with divorce and breaking a lease. Clients who are immigrants and are victims of domestic violence, stalking, or human trafficking may receive help with immigration issues as well. The Coalition also provides some emergency services regardless of immigration status at 800-289-9018 or www.tncoalition.org/#/findhelp.html. Contact: Robin Kimbrough, Legal Counsel 2 International Drive, Suite 425, Nashville, TN 37217 (615) 386-9406 or (800) 289-9018 (toll free) [email protected]Website: http://tncoalition.org/ Tennessee Economic Council on Women 13 About: This resource provides a directory for resources for domestic violence. Resources include 24 hour hotlines, information on Criminal Injuries Compensations, assault centers, and local resources.Contact: 24-hour crisis hotline at 1-800-799-7233Website: http://tn.gov/sos/ecw/domestic_sexual_violence.html WomensLaw.Org About: This resource provides services and information on laws that impact domestic violence victims. Legal topics include restraining orders, divorce, child custody, guns, parental kidnapping, and crimes. Tribal and religious laws impacting domestic violence are also included.Website: http://www.womenslaw.org/gethelp_state_type.php?type_id=1638 &state_code=TN Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) About: The YWCA offers victim advocacy, bilingual services, safety planning and crisis intervention, education on domestic violence, referrals, and more.Contact: 1608 Woodmont Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37215 (mailing)Website: http://ywcanashville.com/ ELDERCouncil on Aging of Greater Nashville About: The Council addresses the unmet needs of older adults and caregivers through information, advocacy and education as well as by being a catalyst for comprehensive solutions.Contact: 95 White Bridge Road, Suite 114, Nashville, TN 37205 (615) 353-4235 [email protected] Website: http://www.councilonaging-midtn.org/ Tennessee Bar Association’s Seniors Legal Handbook14 About: The Tennessee Bar Association’s publication on elder law issues including Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Medicaid, pension rights, veterans’ issues, reverse mortgages, taxes, the Affordable Care Act, elder care, estate planning, guardianship, and much more.Website: http://www.tba.org/sites/default/files/TBA-The_Legal_Handbook_ for_TN_Seniors-February_24-2014.pdf Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability Services: Access information on health needs and available services; get information on Alzheimer’s and dementia; report cases of elder abuse; contact an advocate for the elderly in a facility; get information on guardianship issues; get counseling on Medicare; access a directory of Senior Centers; find information on home makers, personal care, and meal delivery; access Tennessee SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program); and find local services providers.Contact: Laverdia McCullough, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator 502 Deaderick Street, 9th Floor, Nashville, TN 37243 (615) 741-2056 [email protected]Website: www.tn.gov/comaging www.tnmedicarehelp.com/index.aspx (Tennessee SHIP)Tennessee Ombudsman Program About: This program helps residents and families resolve questions or problems by providing information on the admission process to nursing or assisted living facilities, by advocating for solutions, by working with and making referrals to other agencies, and by clarifying facility policies and regulations. The program can address concerns regarding qualify of care, financial information, resident rights, admissions, transfer, and discharge. Also included are questions regarding nursing homes, homes for the aged, assisted care living facilities, Medicaid, and Medicare.Contact: Laura Brown, State Long-Term Care Ombudsman 502 Deaderick Street, 9th Floor, Nashville, TN 37243 (615) 253-4392 or 877-236-0013 [email protected]Website: http://www.tn.gov/comaging/ombudsman.shtml 15 HEALTHCARESubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration About: This agency is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.Contact: To find helpful resources nearby, visit http://beta.samhsa.gov/findhelp or http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/. Call (800) 662-HELP (4357).Website: http://beta.samhsa.gov/grants Tennessee Justice Center (TJC) About: The TJC is a non-profit, public interest law and advocacy firm serving families in need. TJC gives priority to policy issues and civil cases in which the most basic necessities of life are at stake, and where advocacy can benefit families statewide. Focus: TJC focuses on providing services to those who are in need of TennCare or who are already eligible for TennCare. TJC helps low-income families obtain essential health care, food aid, and family assistance. TJC also provides information to the uninsured16 and provides information on the Affordable Care Act. TJC does not assist people with private insurance. Requirements: To qualify for assistance, clients must be uninsured or potentially eligible for or already receiving TennCare.Contact: 301 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN 37201 (615) 255-0331 or 1-877-608-1009 (toll free)Website: http://www.tnjustice.org/ HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS Mortgage Assistance Hotline About: This resource provides assistance for homeowners facing foreclosure and mortgage issues. The hotline is staffed Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm CST. Services: Callers can get free counseling over the phone or a referral for in- person counseling at a local nonprofit. This program provides relief to eligible homeowners such as loan modifications, refinance, forbearance, and short sales. The program also sets out new servicing standards for the servicers to implement to improve communications with these servicers. Contact: (855) 876-7283Website: http://tn.gov/attorneygeneral/Nashville Project Homeless Connect (PHC) About: PHC links homeless individuals and families with the resources needed to help them move toward housing and self-sufficiency. PHC utilizes a database of volunteer organizations, individuals, and agencies which provide services including medical, dental,17 vision, and mental health care; legal assistance; help with various benefits programs; food; and information and referral for housing.Website: http://www.nashville.gov/Social-Services/Homelessness- Commission/Initiatives-And-Programs/Project-Homeless- Connect.aspx National Alliance to End Homelessness About: This Alliance works with the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to build state and local capacity, leading to stronger programs and policies that help communities achieve the goal of ending homelessness.Contact: 1518 K Street NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC 20005 (202) 638-1526 [email protected] Website: http://endhomelessness.org/ National Coalition for the Homeless About: This resource links people who are currently experiencing or who have experienced homelessness with activists and advocates, community-based and faith-based service providers, and others who are committed to preventing and ending homelessness, ensuring the immediate needs of those experiencing homelessness are met, protecting civil rights.Services: Justice in the areas of housing, economics, healthcare, and civil rights through public education, policy advocacy, and grassroots organizing.Contact: 2201 P Street NW, Washington, DC 20037Website: http://nationalhomeless.org/ Tennessee Fair Housing Council About: This Council takes complaints of housing discrimination, investigates those claims, counsels the clients, and sometimes provides representation. The Council serves the counties of Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson.18 Contact: (615) 874-2344Website: http://www.tennfairhousing.org/Tennessee Human Rights Commission About: In addition to providing other services, the Human Rights Commission helps those who believe they have been discriminated against in the context of housing issues. Contact: 312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, 23rd floor, Nashville, TN 37243 (800) 251-3589 [email protected] Website: http://tn.gov/humanrights/ HUMAN RIGHTSTennessee Human Rights Commission About: This Commission is responsible for enforcing the Tennessee Human Rights Act and the Tennessee Disability Act which prohibit discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodation on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, disability, familial status (housing only) and age (40 and over in employment). The Commission is also responsible for coordinating the state’s compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibits discrimination based on race, color and national origin by state agencies receiving federal financial assistance.Contact: 312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, 23rd floor, Nashville, TN 37243 19 (800) 251-3589 (general information) or (800) 325-9664 (housing) [email protected]Website: http://tn.gov/humanrights/IDENTITY THEFTCriminal Investigation Division About: This website is a guide that provides victims of identity theft with access to major resources to contact in order to protect their identity from further theft, details the steps victims should take, and provides contact information for additional resources.Contact: 1148 Foster Avenue, Cooper Hall, Nashville, TN 37243 (615) 251-5166 [email protected] Website: http://www.tn.gov/safety/cididtheft.shtml Federal Trade Commission About: This commission prevents unfair, anticompetitive, or deceptive business practices. This commission accepts complaints for identity theft and consumer issues. Contact: 1-877-382-4357. Website: https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1 20 IMMIGRATIONCatholic Charities About: This resource provides assistance to children, Hispanics, seniors, immigrants, refugees, and more. Services include assistance completing forms, obtaining resources, education, financial literacy, parenting education, crisis intervention, case management, referrals, interpreter services, counseling, and adoption services.Contact: Donna Gann, at (615) 760-2778 OR [email protected] 10 S. 6th Street, Nashville, TN 37206Website: http://cctenn.org/ Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON) About: JFON is a faith driven ministry, welcoming Immigrants into our communities by providing high quality immigration legal services, education, and advocacy. Services: JFON specializes in U-Visas, T-Visas, and Special Juvenile Visas. JFON holds monthly intake clinics at local houses of worship, but there is no geographical service limitation. JFON’s waiting list is very long, so call (615) 823-1945 and leave a message requesting an appointment.Contact: Adrienne Kittos, Legal Director 2195 Nolensville Road, Nashville, TN 37211 (615) 835-2512Website: www.tnjfon.org Southern Migrant Legal Services About: Southern Migrant Legal Services is a project of Texas RioGrande Legal Aid to provide free legal services to migrant and seasonal farm workers. The Nashville office serves the entire state of Tennessee.21 Services: SMLS focuses on worker’s compensation, immigration, U Visas, T Visas, and abandoned children. Contact: 311 Plus Park Boulevard, Suite 135, Nashville, TN 37217 (615) 750-1200 or (866) 721-7828 (toll free)Website: http://www.trla.org/office/nashville-smls Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition About: The Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition is a statewide, immigrant and refugee-led collaboration to help immigrants and refugees develop a unified voice, defend their rights, and create an atmosphere in which they are recognized as positive contributors to the state.Services: Community education on immigration issues, promotion of involvement and advocacy in the legislative process involving changes in immigration law, immigrant integration, promotion of community dialogue about immigration issues, and promotion of youth involvement in immigration issues.Contact: 446 Metroplex Drive, Building A, Suite 224, Nashville, TN 37211 (615) 833-0384Website: http://www.tnimmigrant.org/ PENSION RIGHTS Mid-America Pension Rights Project About: The Mid-America Pension Rights Project is a project of Elder Law of Michigan. This resource helps those with pension issues including denials.Services: This resource finds and calculates retirement benefits, explains and advises clients on pension rights, investigates denials, and resolves pension and retirement benefit issues for those with pension issues.Contact: 1-866-735-7737 from 9:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Website: www.mid-americapensions.org VETERANS American Bar Association Commission on Homelessness and Poverty, Veterans’ Directory About: The American Bar Association’s initiative on homelessness and poverty created a directory of resources for veterans. 22 Website: www.ctdol.state.ct.us/veterans/LegalServices.pdf National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP)About: NVLSP is a nonprofit organization that works to ensure that the government delivers benefits to veterans and active duty personnel who have disabilities resulting from their military service. NVLSP’s current pro bono initiative is to assist veterans with applications for Combat-Related Special Compensation.Services: NVLSP provides free legal help for veterans regarding disability claims and provides a list of law firms that participate in this program.Contact: P.O Box 65762, Washington, DC 20035 (202) 265-8305 [email protected] Website: http://www.nvlsp.org/ Stateside Legal, Directory of Legal Assistance About: Service members, veterans, family members, and advocates can find easy-to-use legal information, self-help legal resources, and networking tools.Services: This resource provides free information on divorce, custody, veteran’s benefits, training and re-employment opportunities, and legal rights of service women.Contact: http://statesidelegal.org/ Website: Visit www.statesidelegal.org/links#legal for a directory of legal services.23 Mediation Centers Community Health Mediation Services Nelsie Wooden, MS, COO, Rule 31 Mediator 507 Main Street, P.O. Box 209, Jacksboro, TN 37757 (423) 563-1040 http://www.communityhealtheasttennessee.com/ Community Mediation Center of Crossville 584 Highway 70 E, Crossville, TN 38555 (931) 484-0972 http://vorpmediation.org/ Contractor/Homeowner Accountability and Mediation Program 500 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37243 (615) 741-4737 http://tn.gov/consumer/champ.shtmlExchange Club Family Center, Inc. Laurie Hoffma or Dawn Eaton 139 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN 37211 (615) 333-2644Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands Gary Housepian, Executive Director and Iska Hoole, Managing Attorney 123 NW Atlantic Street, Tullahoma, TN 37388 (931) 455-7700Mediation Center of Columbia 24 Shawn Snyder, Executive Director #1 Public Square, Suite 10, Columbia, TN 38401 (931) 840-5583 or (931) 380-1059 http://www.columbiamediation.org/ Mediation Center of Crossville (931) 840-5583Mediation Services of Putnam County 117 S. Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 528-7145Mid-South Mediation Services Mary Ellen Bowen, Executive Director P.O. Box 13, Hohenwald, TN 38462 (931) 796-7053 or (931) 796-0487 View all 7 offices at http://midsouthmediationservices.org/contacts.html Nashville Conflict Resolution Center Tamara A. Losel, Executive Director 4732 W. Longdale Drive, Nashville, TN 37211 P.O. Box 110801, Nashville, TN 37222 (615) 291-6272 or (615) 333-8400 http://www.nashvilleconflict.org/ Natalie Riley, Rule 31 Mediator 11A South Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, TN 3850125 (931) 267-9791 *Child access and visitation issues only*Southeast Tennessee Human Resource Agency P.O. Box 909, 312 Resource Road, Dunlap, TN 37327 1-800-852-6155 http://sethra.us/ Sumner Mediation Services Doris Brocker, Executive Director 600 Small St., Suite 102B, Gallatin, TN 37066 (615) 206-7447 http://www.tennmediators.org/pg62.cfm Social Service Resources26 GENERAL SOCIAL SERVICE HELP Metropolitan Social Services About: This resource provides information, referrals, counseling, case management, homeless services, senior nutrition, homemaker services, burial services, planning, and coordination.Contact: 800 2nd Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37201 (615) 862-6400Website: http://www.nashville.gov/Social-Services.aspx Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency About: This non-profit organization is committed to helping individuals and communities become more self-sufficient.Contact: 1101 Kermit Drive, Suite 300, Nashville, TN 37217 (615) 331-6033Website: http://www.mchra.com/About.php National Directory of Resources for the Needy About: The Homeless Shelter Directory is not just for the homeless but for the needy in general. The directory gives you access to many different resources for the needy.Services: A directory is available to help find resources for homeless shelters, homeless service organizations, monetary assistance, transitional housing, free dental and medical clinics, treatment centers, outreach centers, day centers, relief organizations, resources for the abused and for victims of domestic violence, food pantries, food banks, and soup kitchens.Website: www.HomelessShelterDirectory.org United Way’s East Tennessee 211 Call Center About: 2-1-1 is a referral help line for community services in Tennessee and serves many counties statewide including Knoxville. It is 27 available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week and staffed by trained specialists. Services: 2-1-1 supports a database of more than 7,000 social, educational and health services offered by nonprofits, government and public agencies, community, civic and professional organizations, sliding- scale clinics, and houses of worship and congregations, among others. Callers will reach counselors who can provide information and referrals for social services, including the basics of food, utility assistance, child care, etc. and numerous other social services that are available in Tennessee. Contact: Dial 2-1-1 or the alternate number, (865) 588-421World Relief Nashville and Memphis About: This group provides aid to refugees including employment services, refugee settlement, ESL classes, and health resources. Contact: 1655 Murfreesboro Pk. Suite G, Nashville, TN 37217 (615) 833-7735CONSUMER AND DEBT NeedHelpPayingBills.com About: This resource provides links to assistance for payment, settlement, or elimination of bills including medical, housing, energy, and prescription drug bills. The website also provides links to charitable organizations and benefit programs that may help pay for these bills or reduce the burden.Website: http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/tennessee_assistance _programs.html DISASTER RELIEF Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) About: FEMA provides public assistance, grants, shelter, and other resources to those who need disaster relief.Contact: 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472 (800) 621-3362 Website: http://www.fema.gov/ DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT An Abuse, Rape, and Domestic Violence Aid and Resource Collection About: This is a resource that lists by county many resources available to domestic violence victims. Examples include shelters, crisis 28 hotlines, victim advocacy programs, family crisis centers, and more.Contact: [email protected] or visit the website below for resource center phone numbers in your countyWebsite: http://aardvarc.org/dv/states/tndv.shtml Hannah Project/John’s School About: The Hannah Project is resource providing education, counsel, referrals to social services, and aid in getting expungements for prostitutes. John’s School does the same but for patrons of prostitution.Contact: See the clinic list section.Kymari House About: This resource provides a secure and highly monitored location in which families can complete visitation hours with their children. Parents are highly supervised and records are kept of activities. Contact: Complete an intake by calling (615) 594-1522.Website: http://www.kymarihouse.org/ Magdalene House About: Magdalene is a residential program for women who have survived lives of prostitution, trafficking, addiction and life on the streets.Contact: Call (615) 298-1140 or find your nearby location at http://www.thistlefarms.org/index.php/contact Website: http://www.thistlefarms.org/ National Domestic Violence Hotline About: This hotline provides compassionate support, crisis intervention information and referral services in over 170 languages. Find information about domestic violence, safety planning, and local resources online. Contact: 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)Website: http://www.thehotline.org/ Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence About: This Coalition provides civil legal services to sexual assault and domestic violence victims, including services for immigrants. The Coalition takes court referrals, walk-ins, and outside referrals. Call29 on Tuesdays or Thursdays between 8:30 am and 12:30 pm to complete an intake.Services: Clients who are sexual assault victims may receive help with civil legal issues relating to the sexual assault, including assistance with divorce and breaking a lease. Clients who are immigrants and are victims of domestic violence, stalking, or human trafficking may receive help with immigration issues as well. The Coalition also provides some emergency services regardless of immigration status at 800-289-9018 or www.tncoalition.org/#/findhelp.html. Contact: Robin Kimbrough, Legal Counsel 2 International Drive, Suite 425, Nashville, TN 37217 (615) 386-9406 or (800) 289-9018 (toll free) [email protected]Website: http://tncoalition.org/ ELDER Council on Aging of Greater Nashville About: The Council addresses the unmet needs of older adults and caregivers through information, advocacy and education as well as by being a catalyst for comprehensive solutions. There is also a directory of resources at http://directory.coamidtn.org/#/g. Contact: 95 White Bridge Road, Suite 114, Nashville, TN 37205 (615) 353-4235 [email protected] Website: http://www.councilonaging-midtn.org/ Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency About: This non-profit organization is committed to helping individuals and communities become more self-sufficient.Contact: 1101 Kermit Drive, Suite 300, Nashville, TN 37217 (615) 331-6033Website: http://www.mchra.com/About.php HEALTHCARE Artists’ Health Insurance Resource Center About: This resource provides a database of health care resources for artists, performers, freelancers and the self-employed. Access30 information on clinics, financial assistance programs, private insurance, and more at http://www.ahirc.org/categories/TN/viewWebsite: http://ahirc.org/ Health Assist Tennessee About: This resource provides Healthcare Navigation for the Uninsured, Medical, and Social Service Interpreting Program, Children's Advocacy Services, Medicare Part D Selection Assistance for Adults with SPMI, and Cultural Competency Training for Medical and Social Service Providers. Contact: 1-800-269-4038Website: http://www.healthassisttn.org/Health Resources and Services Administration About: This resource allows clients to find federally funded healthcare centers that aid the needy, including people that do not have any health insurance. Website: http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/Search_HCC.aspx NeedyMeds About: This resource provides a free clinic list and resources to help with prescription costs. Website: http://www.needymeds.org/free_clinics. taf?_function=list& state =tnRonald McDonald Houses About: This resource provides housing with cleaning and meal services to families with a child in the hospital so that parents can be near their sick children.Contact: (630) 623-7048Website: http://www.rmhc.org/chapter-search HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESSHousing and Urban Development About: This resource provides a directory for emergency shelters in Tennessee for many people including those who are homeless, 31 have children, are domestic violence victims, or are dependent on drugs. This resource also provides information for homeowners who are elderly, veterans, or disabled; who face foreclosure; who have trouble with predatory lending; or who have been discriminated against in the context of housing.Contact: It depends on the specific issue involved, so visit http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/contact to find the appropriate contact information.Website: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/states/tennessee/homeless/ shelters Nashville Rescue Mission About: The mission seeks to help the hurting in Middle Tennessee by offering food, clothing, and shelter to the homeless and recovery programs to those enslaved in life-degrading problems. Offered programs include the Life recovery, shelter, emergency, and educational services. Contact: 639 Lafayette Street, Nashville, TN 37203 (mailing/men’s campus) 1716 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37208 (women’s campus) (615) 255-2475Website: http://www.nashvillerescuemission.org/Room in the Inn’s Campus for Human Development About: This resource serves the temporarily and chronically homeless. Services: Services, assistance, and programs cover the following areas: shelter, housing, veterans’ drop-in center, rent and utility deposit assistance, Jail Alternative Partnership, transportation aid, food,32 personal care and hygiene aid, communication services, work training, storage, transportation, education, spiritual reflection, referrals, transportation, prescription filling, public benefits, and support.Website: http://roomintheinn.org/ Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) About: The THDA promotes the production of more affordable new housing units for low and moderate income individuals and families in the state, promotes the preservation and rehabilitation of existing housing units for such persons, and brings greater stability to the residential construction industry and related industries so as to assure a steady flow of production of new housing units.Services: THDA offers a variety of programs including the Emergency Repair Program for the Elderly, Emergency Solutions Grant Program, HOME Program, Housing Trust Fund Competitive Grants, Housing Modification and Ramp Program, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, and Weatherization Assistance Program. Contact: Coralee Holloway, Director of Community Programs 502 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN 37243 (615) 815-2030 or 800-228-THDA (toll free)Website: http://thda.org/ Tennessee Housing Resource Directory About: This website contains an online directory for housing resources. The initiative is funded by THDA.Contact: 1-866-973-3147, 8:00 am through 7:00 pm CST, Monday through Friday (English or Spanish) [email protected]Website: http://tnhousingresource.org/Resources.html?content=regional Self-Represented Litigants Resources aLEGALz About: This resource was created by a coalition of Tennessee legal groups and Memphis-based International Paper. Together, they have joined forces to fund and operate a toll-free phone line offering legal information and referrals to low-income Tennesseans.33 Services: Low-income residents may call aLEGALz and leave a message about their legal issue. An attorney will call you back and give you information and/or resources that may be of help in addressing your legal issue.Contact: 1-888-aLEGALz (1-888-253-4259)Website: http://www.tals.org/1-888-alegalz Justice for All Tennessee About: Justice for All Tennessee is a project of the Supreme Court. This website provides information for those who cannot afford an attorney and need legal help in civil cases.Services: This resource provides legal information about the state court system and how to find an attorney, court forms, information about representing yourself in court, community resources, and court alternatives. The site also provides informational videos to aid in the court process and legal topics.Contact: You may submit questions online if the site does not provide an answer by going to www.justiceforalltn.com/contact. Website: http://justiceforalltn.com/ Legal Aid Society Pamphlets and Information Online About: The Legal Aid Society provides informational pamphlets and links on helping yourself in civil matters. Call or visit your local Legal Aid Society office for an informational pamphlet on your particular legal issue. Currently, the Legal Aid Society offers pamphlets and/or online information on general legal information, food stamps, unemployment, Social Security, Conservatorships, Juvenile Emancipation, Drivers Licenses, Wills, Powers of 34 Attorney, bankruptcy, foreclosure, repossession, bill collection, garnishments, representing yourself in General Sessions, etc.Contact: 1-800-238-1443 Website: http://laet.org/Need-Help/Legal-Information.aspx http://www.las.org/booklets/ (Legal Aid of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands – use this for informational brochures only) http://wtls.org/publications.htm (West Tennessee Legal Services) Legal Information for Tennesseans (LIFT) About: This is an online resource which can be used to search for legal information, legal forms, and attorneys in Tennessee. Additionally, the program allows Tennesseans to search library databases for legal documents and to speak with local librarians about accessing legal information in local libraries. Contact: Contact the program at http://www.legalinfotn.org/webform/ contact-us.Website: http://www.legalinfotn.org/ Online Tennessee Justice About: Online Tennessee Justice is a joint project of the Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services and the Tennessee Bar Association. It is designed to increase low-income residents’ access to justice.Services: Low-income residents may submit legal questions online. An attorney will email you back and give you information and/or resources that may be of help in addressing your legal issue.Website: http://www.onlinetnjustice.org/ Self Help Center, Administrative Office of the Courts About: This website provides information and videos about the court system, finding an attorney, locating additional resources, finding a mediator or court clerk, forms that may be used in court, links to Tennessee law and court rules, and representing yourself in some legal matters. Website: http://www.tncourts.gov/programs/self-help-center 35 Southeast Tennessee Legal Services About: Southeast Tennessee Legal Services’ website offers free forms and information for those who pursue legal actions without an attorney. The website offers forms and information on the following areas of law: property, estate planning, conservatorships, divorce, housing, consumer issues, General Sessions Courts, Juvenile Court, Circuit Court, Chancery Court, Orders of Protection, family, and more. The site also offers booklets on whether you should represent yourself, attorneys and limited representation, and judicial commitment. Website: http://www.selegal.org/self-help.htm Other Legal Resources Access to Justice Commission Attorney Training Videos36 About: The Access to Justice Commission (ATJC) has compiled several informational videos to aid both attorneys and non-attorneys with legal issues that frequently arise in pro bono cases. Video topics for non-attorneys include information on foreclosure and on General Sessions cases. Video topics for attorneys include information on foreclosure, domestic violence, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, debt collection, and legal services for those with disabilities. The ATJC updates these videos periodically.Website: http://justiceforalltn.com/videos/ Interactive Tennessee Legal and Social Services Map About: The Access to Justice Commission provides a map to help people in need find local resources in their county on a map. Once the local county has been selected, a list of resources appears.Website: http://justiceforalltn.com/resources-location/map-view Pro Bono Clinic in a Box About: The Access to Justice Commission developed a Pro Bono Clinic in a Box to help attorneys start a pro bono clinic. This web page contains all the information and administrative forms an attorney will need to begin operating a local pro bono clinic.Website: http://justiceforalltn.com/i-can-help/clinic-box2 Tennessee Bar Association (TBA) About: The TBA is dedicated to enhancing fellowship among the state's legal community. The TBA offers members many programs and services designed to assist in professional development. In 37 addition, the TBA endeavors to build a positive image for the profession in the community.Services: The TBA offers access to many different divisions, branches, and leaders within the organization that may be of assistance to attorneys. The website also offers helpful information regarding pro bono work and even a link to the Access to Justice Commission (“ATJC”). Website: http://www.tba.org/ (general website) http://www.tba.org/access-to-justice (link to ATJC) http://www.tba.org/divisions-sections-committees (link to TBA branches)Frequent Legal Topics and Potential Solutions BIRTH CERTIFICATES Problem: Clients who do not have a copy of their birth certificate may encounter problems in the context of employment, public benefits, 38 transportation, and more. Clients whose children’s birth certificates contain errors encounter additional problems in the context of education, travel, and medical care.Solutions: While it is possible to fix an error or request a copy of a birth certificate administratively, it may be necessary to take additional steps including a Petition for a Change of Name. Clients may find the following resources helpful: National Coalition for Homeless Veterans 333 1/2 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003 1-800-VET-HELP (1-800-838-4357) http://nchv.org/index.php/ help/help/replacing_personal_records/.  Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Vital Records 1st Floor, Central Services Building 421 Fifth Avenue, North, Nashville, TN 37243 (615) 741-1763 or 1-855-809-0072 http://health.state.tn.us/vr/.  For more questions or assistance, contact: o The local Legal Aid Society Office; go online for the nearest office at http://las.org/ or call 1-800-238-1443. o Local Legal Aid Society Clinics (See Legal Clinics in Middle Tennessee, below). CHILD SUPPORT AND FAMILY ISSUES Problem: During divorce proceedings, a judge can order one party to pay child support to the other party and can approve of a parenting plan. Child support may be set up almost like a garnishment, in that tax returns and income may be taken out for the child’s benefit39 before the paying party receives the funds. Solutions: Clients who are seeking payment may find the following resources useful:  If there have been 30 days of non-payment, clients may send a written request to the court that issued the Child Support Order so that the court may determine whether the paying party is in contempt of court.  Access forms regarding child support that may be used in court at http://tncourts.gov/node/2083351.  The Tennessee Department of Human Services manages Child Support Enforcement Offices across the state. Visit http://www.tn.gov/ humanserv/st_map_cs.html to find the nearest office by county.  View monthly statements and processed payments online at https://apps.tn.gov/tcses/.  For general information on child support, visit the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands’ website for informational brochures (remember that this Legal Aid Society does not serve east Tennessee) at http://www.las.org/booklets/ family_problems/child_support. Clients who are paying may find the following resources useful:  For information on how much a client owes, call the Child Support Services Office at 1-800-838-6911 (toll free) or the Court Clerk’s office where the Child Support Order was entered.  If a client wants to set up online payments, he or she should visit https://tn.smartchildsupport.com.  View monthly statements and processed payments online at https://apps.tn.gov/tcses/. Clients who need information on parenting plans, mediation, child custody, and other family issues may find the following resources useful:  For forms that a client can use in court without an attorney, visit http://www.selegal.org/Family%20Law.htm.  For information on divorce, child custody, parenting plans, and more, visit the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands’ website for informational brochures only at http://www.las.org/booklets/family_problems/.  “ Mediation Center” Section: many of the mediation centers listed here also provide mediation services relating to divorce, 40 parenting plans, access and visitation schedules, and more.  Kymari House: provides a secure location for parents to meet so that one parent can have visitation hours in a secure location where a supervising monitor keeps records of the activities. Complete an intake by calling (615) 594-1522.For all other information, see the “Legal Clinics in Middle Tennessee” Section. Many of these clinics give advice on family matters.CONSERVATORSHIP AND POWER OF ATTORNEY Problem: Many low-income families encounter trouble when a member of their family becomes unable to take care of personal matters. Many times, this is due to age or disability. Before a person becomes unable to care for his or her personal matters, a Power of Attorney for medical and for financial matters can convey the person’s rights to another person, and this Power of Attorney can become 41 irrevocable during periods when the person is incapacitated. However, if there was no Power of Attorney in place, a conservatorship can prevent exploitation of the vulnerable people who cannot take care of their personal matters. Requirements: A Power of Attorney is simply a document that a person uses to assign his or her rights to another person. The person signing away rights must be able to appreciate the gravity of that action during a lucid moment. A conservatorship proceeding is adversarial in nature because it strips rights away from one person who does not have the capacity to consent and vests those rights in another person. The conservator is appointed by the court if there is sufficient medical documentation for the court to determine that the conservatee is not able to take care of his or her matters including financial and medical matters. Potential conservators must disclose why they are best suited to be appointed conservator and must disclose additional facts such as criminal records.Solutions: Clients might find the following resources useful:  Find forms online that clients can use in court at http://www.selegal.org/conservatorships1.htm.  For information on a Power of Attorney, visit http://www.laet.org/getattachment/7622f31b-d992-4f8c-9e7f- cbecc2e03845/What_Is_A_Power_Of_Attorney.aspx.  For more questions or assistance, contact: o The local Legal Aid Society Office; go online for the nearest office at http://las.org/ or call 1-800-238-1443. o Local Legal Aid Society Clinics (See Legal Clinics in Middle Tennessee, below). CRIMINAL ISSUES AND EXPUNGEMENT Problem: Low-income clients often find that prior and current criminal issues present frequent barriers to other aspects of their daily lives such as employment and housing. Requirements: To be eligible to submit a petition for expungement of some non-violent crimes (committed between November 1, 1989 and the present), the client must have not been convicted of any other crimes; there must be 5 years 42 between the completion of the sentence for the crime and expungement proceedings; all requirements imposed by the court must be completed; and there must be no previous expungements. For non-violent and non- sexual crimes committed before Nov. 1, 1989, a client may be eligible to petition for expungement if there was a determinate or indeterminate sentence of 3 years or less; and if there are no previous expungements. The expungement may be granted if the client was exonerated by the governor, if charges were dismissed or dropped; if no true bill was entered by a jury; if was a verdict of not guilty; if there was an arrest without charges; if the client completed a pretrial diversion program; if sentences or bond requirements were completed or have expired; if the court entered a nolle prosequi; if the client successfully defended an Order of Protection; or if the person has only one charge before age 21. Sex crimes cannot be expunged. Solutions: Clients may find the following resources useful:  To access criminal records: o Contact the Criminal Court Clerk listed in a directory at http://www.tsc.state.tn.us/courts/circuit-criminal- chancery-courts/clerks. o Contact your local Appellate Court Clerk at http://www.tncourts.gov/courts/appellate-court-clerks- office/offices or if the case is pending, visit http://www.tncourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/public- case-history.  To access expungement forms, visit: o The Papillon Foundation, which gives veterans and low-income people who have been incarcerated access to expungement forms and resources online at http://www.papillonfoundation.org/statespecificinfo/ tennessee.html.  For those who are forced into or who are patrons of prostitution, trafficking, etc., see the clinic list for the Hannah Project and John’s School, in the clinic list below.  To get assistance with expungement or correcting records, contact the Knox County Public Defender’s Office at http://www.pdknox.org/ or (865) 594-6120. DOMESTIC AND DATING VIOLENCE Problem: Domestic violence impacts people across all cultures, religions, sexual orientations, genders, and relationships. Solutions such as “just leave” are not effective with clients who are domestic violence victims because of the cycle of domestic violence, financial dependence, presence of children, cultural expectations, religious reasons, shame, inaction or failure of law enforcement, and many more factors. 43 Solutions: Clients who experience domestic violence may benefit from Orders of Protection, divorce, and social services resources that offer victim advocacy. Always counsel a client to keep himself or herself safe as well as any children involved. Although there are no complete solutions to domestic violence, clients may find the following resources useful:  For basic information on domestic violence: o View the Access to Justice Commission’s video at http://justiceforalltn.com/videos/basics-domestic- violence. o View statistics on domestic violence and the Power Wheel of Domestic Violence online at http://www.ncadv.org/files/DomesticViolenceFactSheet %28National%29.pdf.  For information regarding teen dating violence: o Visit the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands’ informational brochure at http://www.sitemason.com/files/ia95o4/Teen%20OP. pdf.  For information to help your client stay safe: o Visit the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands’ informational brochure at http://www.sitemason.com/files/dvyw9O/WebStayingS afe1009.pdf.  For information on Orders of Protection: o For a generic guide on Orders of Protection, including links to safety centers, information on child custody and child support, visit http://www.selegal.org/guide %20OOP.htm. o To prepare a client for an Order of Protection Hearing, visit the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands’ informational brochure at http://www.sitemason.com/files/grg2He/OPhearingEng. pdf. o For information on getting an Order of Protection, visit http://www.womenslaw.org/laws_state_type.php? id=590&state_code=TN&open_id=all. o For forms that a client can use in court, visit http://www.selegal.org/Protection%20Orders.htm or call (423) 756-0128.  For information on divorce: o For forms that a client can use in court, visit 44 http://www.selegal.org/divorce%20self-help.htm. o For information on divorce, visit the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands’ informational brochure at http://www.las.org/booklets/ family_problems/divorce.  For victim advocacy services and emergency shelters, please see the “Social Service Resources” Section on domestic violence.  For more questions or assistance, contact: o The local Legal Aid Society Office; go online for the nearest office at http://las.org/ or call 1-800-238-1443. o Local Legal Aid Society Clinics (See Legal Clinics in Middle Tennessee, below). DRIVER’S LICENSE ISSUES Problem: Clients who do not have a valid driver’s license may encounter problems in the context of employment, public benefits, transportation, and more. Solutions: Clients may find the following resources helpful to obtain a new driver’s license; to reapply for reinstatement after cancellation, revocation, or suspension; or request driver records. Clients should45 note that they may be required to bring in multiple forms of identification, money for fees, etc. To obtain a new driver’s license or renew: o Apply online at https://www.tn.gov/safety/dlmain.shtml or at https://apps.tn.gov/tndlr/. o Apply in person at one of the local Department of Motor Vehicles Office listed by location on the following website: www.tn.gov/safety/driverlicense/ dllocationmain.shtml.  To reapply for a driver’s license after satisfying outstanding requirements after cancellation, suspension, or revocation: o Apply for reinstatement online at www.tn.gov/safety/ FinancialResponsibility/frlocations.shtml#mail or at http://tn.gov/safety/FinancialResponsibility/frlocations. shtml. o Apply in person between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm EST at 1601 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville, TN 37217. o Check and pay outstanding requirements and fees at https://apps.tn.gov/tndlr/. o Call the Driver License Reinstatement Office at (615) 741-2541 or toll free at 1-866-903-7357 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm CST. o Mail a letter (with name, license number, birth date, mailing address, and signature) to the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Financial Responsibility Division, P.O. BOX 945, Nashville, TN 37202.  To request records of driving history, send name, birth date and license number to: o Request online for $7.00 at https://apps.tn.gov/pmvr/. o Request in person for $5.00 at your local office listed at www.tn.gov/safety/driverlicense/dllocationmain.shtml. o Request by mail for $5.00 at Tennessee Department of Safety, MVR Request, P.O. BOX 945, Nashville, TN 37202. To rectify suspension of a driver’s license due to: o DUI or DWI charges, the client will need to comply with probation requirements and submit completion records. o Exceeding the maximum allowed points for moving violations, the client may be able to take a class to reduce the number of points.46 o Failure to appear in court or pay a ticket, the client’s bench warrant and/or contempt charge must be resolved before the suspension may be lifted. o Failure to pay child support, the client’s overdue support needs to be addressed by payment and/or agreement with the custodial parent. o Homeland security issues, the client can correct inconsistencies in name or Social Security number records to lift a simple records-related suspension.  For more questions or assistance, contact: o The local Legal Aid Society Office; go online for the nearest office at http://las.org/ or call 1-800-238-1443. o Local Legal Aid Society Clinics (See Legal Clinics in Middle Tennessee, below). FOOD STAMPS Problem: Clients who have limited income may not be able to purchase sufficient food and beverages. Food stamps are available for those who qualify and may be used to offset the cost of food and to increase the purchasing power of low-income clients. Eligibility: The Department of Human Services (“DHS”) uses a gross and net47 income test to determine if the client is eligible, and if so, how much the benefit amount should be. DHS will consider your monthly income and expenses (including rent/mortgage, utilities, child support, medical, education, etc.) in making this decision.Solutions: Clients should note that they must apply for food stamps. Clients who apply for food stamps in person should also know that they must bring (or submit within 10 days of application) Social Security numbers and proof of identity, citizenship, income, and expenses (rent/mortgage, utilities, child support, medical, education, etc.). Clients may find the following resources helpful: Apply online with the Department of Human Services (“DHS”) for food stamps or get screened for potential eligibility at http://tn.gov/humanserv/forms/FAApp.shtml. Apply in person at your local DHS Office. Search for the nearest office to you by county at http://tn.gov/humanserv /st_map.html.  Call DHS toll free at 1-866-311-4287. Access information on eligibility, the application process, and appeals at http://tn.gov/humanserv/adfam/fs_1.html.  For more questions or assistance, contact: o The local Legal Aid Society Office; go online for the nearest office at http://las.org/ or call 1-800-238-1443. o Local Legal Aid Society Clinics (See Legal Clinics in Middle Tennessee, below). HOMELESS VETERANS Problem: The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans reports that about 12% of the homeless adult population consists of veterans. There are several resources that focus on helping the veteran population transition to housing or find assistance to sustain housing.Eligibility: Depending on the resource listed below, clients must be veterans and sometimes must also be homeless. Please also see the sections in Legal Service Organizations and Social Service Resources that 48 pertain to veterans and/or housing and homelessness issues.Solutions: Clients may find the following resources useful:  Department of Veterans Affairs which can make referrals and provide information on veterans’ services at (615) 741-2931. Access the Homeless Veteran resource directory at https://www.nrd.gov/ homeless_assistance/states_and_territories/tennessee. Homeownership for the Brave: a program offered through the Tennessee Housing and Urban Development Agency designed to give relief to veterans in the form of lower mortgage interest rates at http://www.thda.org/index.aspx?nid=479. U.S. Housing and Urban Development offers a variety of resources for those who are homeless or at risk to become homeless at http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD? src=/states/ tennessee/homeless/veterans.  For more questions or assistance, contact: o The local Legal Aid Society Office; go online for the nearest office at http://las.org/ or call 1-800-238-1443. o Local Legal Aid Society Clinics (See Legal Clinics in Middle Tennessee, below). IMMIGRATION AND ASYLUM Problem: Immigration and asylum laws are very complicated and can carry serious consequences to clients who do not comply with statutes. There may be long wait times before decisions on visas, petitions, other applications are finalized or issued. Additionally, people called “notarios” who claim to help people “file papers” or “get status” often practice law without a license and charge hefty fees for services. Notarios often file documents for which the “client” may not be eligible, and frivolous filing in these cases can have penalties including sanctions, fraud charges, and bars to relief.Information: This information was provided by Chay Sengkhounmany, an attorney with the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the 49 Cumberlands for Middle Tennessee.  All cases involving immigration issues are complex, and application for citizenship can be risky. Always consult with an immigration expert in these types of cases.  People can become lawful permanent residents in many ways: through a relationship with a family member or spouse (“conditional residence”), employment, the “lottery” system, or another special program. Applying for lawful permanent residence through an employer is complicated; applying for status through the lottery is easy but most applicants don’t win. Getting status through a relative can be a very lengthy process, depending on which relative applies for the noncitizen.  Noncitizens have these rights: to speak to an attorney before answering questions or signing documents; have a hearing with an Immigration Judge; have an attorney represent them at interviews and hearings; and request release from detention.  If a client wishes to travel outside the U.S., counsel that client to speak with an immigration expert first because even lawful permanent residents and noncitizens may be barred from reentry or swiftly removed due to travel outside the U.S.  Lawful permanent residents (those who hold “green cards” and are authorized to work) may file petitions for lawful permanent residence for themselves, spouses, and unmarried children.  Applicants under the Violence Against Women Act (victims of abuse or extreme cruelty by a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident spouse or parent), T visa applicants (victims or sex or labor trafficking), or U visa applicants (crime victims) can get permission to work, can receive certain federal public benefits that many noncitizens do not get, and eventually may become lawful permanent residents. Applicants who are asylees (those whose petition is based on a “well founded fear” of persecution in their homelands based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a social group) or refugees may apply for lawful permanent residence after one year, but there is an annual limit to how many asylees and refugees receive lawful permanent residence.  The laws involving people from Cuban, Haiti, Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Soviet Republic, and other Eastern European Countries are even more complicated and involve additional options for those immigrants.Solutions: Clients may find the following resources useful:  For advocacy services and assistance with immigration proceedings: o Catholic Charities: offers immigration and resettlement 50 advice, as well as legal representation for obtaining legal status and in deportation proceedings. To set up an appointment with Catholic Charities, the client can call (615) 352-3087. Their address is 30 White Bridge Road Nashville, TN 37205. o Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence offers a legal clinic for immigrants. Call (615) 386-9406 or (800) 289-9018 Tuesday or Thursday from 8:30 to 12:30 to complete an intake. o Justice for Our Neighbors: offers legal services and guidance on immigration matters. They may be reached at (615) 823-1945 or http://tnjfon.org/. An appointment is required to meet with an attorney. o Young Women’s Christian Association: offers a Victim Advocacy Program with both civil and criminal legal assistance. Call (615) 269-9922. Go online at http://ywcanashville.com/.  For victims of “notarios,” identity theft, and similar issues: Contact the Attorney General’s Office at (615) 741-3491.  For more questions or assistance, contact: o The local Legal Aid Society Office; go online for the nearest office at http://las.org/ or call 1-800-238-1443. o Local Legal Aid Society Clinics (See Legal Clinics in Middle Tennessee, below). LANDLORD AND TENANT ISSUES Problem: Many low-income Tennesseans face landlord-tenant issues due to tensions between both parties’ struggle to meet financial obligations and keep up with demanding responsibilities.Requirements: If the county has 68,000 or more people, then URLTA applies (Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 66-28-101 et seq.); if the county has less than 68,000 people, URLTA does not apply. In the context of public housing, Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 13-20-101 applies.A landlord may evict a tenant for non-payment of rent, abnormal damage to the property, or commission of dangerous acts on the property. In this case, the landlord must give 14 days’ notice. A landlord could also evict a tenant for failure to surrender the51 premises after the lease terminates, or breach under the lease which triggers the landlord’s right to evict. In these cases, 30 days’ notice is required. Landlords cannot shut off utilities, lock out tenants, etc. even if the lease says so. To evict, a landlord must go to General Sessions and get a Detainer Warrant. Solutions: Clients may find the following resources useful:  To file a complaint against a landlord in a county of 68,000 people or more, visit the state Department of Commerce and Insurance at http://tn.gov/consumer/.  To file a complaint when the property is a member of the Better Business Bureau, visit http://nashville.bbb.org/.  Call the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs Consumer Hotline for concerns at (615) 741-4737.  For more questions or assistance, contact: o The local Legal Aid Society Office; go online for the nearest office at http://las.org/ or call 1-800-238-1443. o Local Legal Aid Society Clinics (See Legal Clinics in Middle Tennessee, below). MENTAL ILLNESS AND ADDICTION Problem: Many low-income families and individuals do not have insurance or do not otherwise have access to mental healthcare or addiction services. Services: Clients may find the following resources useful in obtaining access to mental health or addiction services:  AGAPE Link: a directory of mental health and addiction recovery services in Tennessee. Visit http://www.theagapecenter.com/Treatment-Centers/Tennessee. htm.  Alcoholics Anonymous of Middle Tennessee: offers meetings and support services to those struggling with alcohol dependence. Visit http://www.aanashville.org/ for a meeting schedule and support services. Call (615) 832-1136 or for those not in the (615) area code, call (800) 559-2252. 52  Nashville Behavioral Health Services Screening Program: provides free counseling services for those with mental or behavioral health issues. Appointments are preferred. Visit Lentz Public Health Center, 311 23rd Avenue North, Room 211 in Nashville or call (615) 340-2172.  Nashville Rescue Mission: provides recovery, counseling, faith-based, and substance abuse treatment services for men and women who are chemically dependent. Call (615) 255- 2475.  Salvation Army Treatment Center for Men: call (615) 259- 1786.  Tennessee Department of Mental Health: offers services and referrals for those with mental illnesses or with substance abuse issues. Call (615) 741-3111, (615) 532-6500, or email at [email protected].  For more resources, please see the “Social Service Resource” Section.MORTGAGE FRAUD AND PREDATORY LENDING Problem: Especially after the recent housing crash, legal issues involving foreclosures, predatory lending, and mortgage scams have become more prominent. Solutions: Clients may find the following resources useful:  The local Legal Aid Society Office; go online for the nearest office at http://las.org/ or call 1-800-238-1443.  To get advice, attend a local Legal Aid Society Clinic (See Legal Clinics in Middle Tennessee, below).If you need to file a complaint against a mortgage lender, mortgage broker, or home improvement contractor who has engaged in fraudulent or illegal activity with respect to their services, contact:  Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions (which has the legal responsibility for ensuring that Tennessee financial institutions remain fiscally strong and comply with governing53 authority). Call (615) 741-2236. Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance at http://tn.gov/consumer/ or (615) 741-4737. Federal Trade Commission (which also accepts complaints regarding identity theft) at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant. gov/#&panel1-1 or call 1-877-382-4357.  If the wrongdoer is a member of the Better Business Bureau, visit http://nashville.bbb.org/. SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS Problem: Clients who have disabilities are often unable to work and earn an income. By applying for Social Security disability, eligible clients with disabilities can receive financial assistance to offset their inability to work and earn an income.Eligibility: Clients must meet certain criteria in order to qualify as disabled (the client must be unable to engage in any substantial gainful employment, and the medical condition must either be expected to last a year or end in death). Clients must submit medical information, proof of identification and citizenship, employment information (if any), workers compensation information, Social Security number, and resource information (i.e. savings accounts). Depending on certain factors such as work history, the client may be required to fill out multiple forms or applications.Solutions: Clients who have a disability must apply for benefits. Clients may find the following resources useful:54  Apply for Social Security disability benefits online at http://www.socialsecurity.gov/applyfordisability/.  Apply for benefits over the phone by calling 1-800-772-1213 between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm.  Apply for benefits by calling to make an appointment at your local office (find your local office at https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp).  Frequently asked questions and “starter kit” to help applicants http://www.ssa.gov/disability/disability_starter_kits_adult_eng. htm.  For more questions or assistance, contact: o The local Legal Aid Society Office; go online for the nearest office at http://las.org/ or call 1-800-238-1443. o Local Legal Aid Society Clinics (See Legal Clinics in Middle Tennessee, below). SUBSIDIZED HOUSING AND HOME OWNERSHIP Problem: Many who fall on hard times encounter difficulties in keeping their housing. By turning to subsidized housing or to financial assistance programs for homeowners, clients can avoid losing their homes or suffering without utilities or food.Eligibility: Eligibility depends on the program selected. For Public Housing or for Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8), clients must be employed for a full year and make at least $14,500, have no debt to a housing agency, and must not have defaulted on a mortgage. There are some exceptions for the elderly or disabled. For Public Housing or for Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8), clients will need to know basic information about their tenants, rental history, income estimates, and contact information to verify income. There are often waiting lists, and once housing becomes available, the client must pay the greater of 30% of net income or $50 per month.Solutions: Clients may find the following resources useful: 55  To apply for Public Housing or for Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8), contact your local Public Housing Agency at http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/pha/contacts/states/tn.cfm.  NeedHelpPayingBills.com: provides clients with assistance for payment, settlement, or elimination of bills including medical, housing, energy, and prescription drug bills. The website also provides links to charitable organizations and benefit programs that may help pay for these bills or reduce the burden. Visit http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/tennessee_assistanc e _programs.html for more information. Tennessee Housing Development Agency’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program: one-time financial assistance for those who have immediate heating and cooling needs. Visit http://thda.org/index.aspx?NID=591 for more information. Generally, clients must meet or be below 150% of the Poverty Guidelines.  For more questions or assistance, contact: o The local Legal Aid Society Office; go online for the nearest office at http://las.org/ or call 1-800-238-1443. o Local Legal Aid Society Clinics (See Legal Clinics in Middle Tennessee, below). SUICIDE PREVENTION Problem: If a client threatens or contemplates suicide, the client needs access to professional counseling or medical services. Solutions: Clients who are contemplating suicide should call a crisis hotline:  National Suicide Hotline at (800) 784-2433, (800) 273-8255, or for the hearing impaired at (800) 799-4889.  Mobile Crisis by county: o Bedford, Cheatham, Coffee, Dickson, Franklin, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Moore, Perry, Robertson, Stewart, Wayne: Call 1-800-681-7444 for Centerstone Community Mental Health Center o Davidson: Call 615-726-0125 for Mental Health Cooperative o Bledsoe, Bradley, Cannon, Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress, Grundy, Hamilton, Jackson, Macon, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Overton, Putnam, Pickett, Polk, Rhea, Rutherford, Sequatchie, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Van Buren, Warren, White, Williamson, Wilson: Call 800- 704-2651for Volunteer Behavioral Health 56  Tennessee Crisis Line (state Department of Mental Health) at (800) 809-9957 or (855) 274-7471.TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES OR “FAMILIES FIRST” Problem: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is also called Families First. This state program provides monthly financial assistance to low-income families for a maximum of 5 years (with some exceptions to time counted against the 5 year maximum). Eligibility: To be eligible, generally clients must complete a Personal Responsibility Plan (“PRP”) which details that the client will keep children in school, keep their healthcare up to date, cooperate with child support requirements, and participate in work training. The client’s child usually must either be less than 18 (or 19 if still in school), a U.S. citizen and Tennessee resident, and the family must meet an income test. Legal guardians or relatives (such as a grandparent, aunt/uncle, sister/brother, or cousin) could also get Families First if the child meets the other usual conditions and the parent is absent, dead, incapacitated, unemployed, or underemployed. Additionally, women who are at least 6 months pregnant may be eligible for TANF/Families First. There also may be a work requirement of 30 hours per week for adult recipients.Solutions: Clients may find the following resources useful:57  To apply in person, find your local DHS Office at http://www.tennessee.gov/humanserv/st_map.html.  Call your local DHS Office at 1-866-311-4287  For more questions or assistance, contact: o The local Legal Aid Society Office; go online for the nearest office at http://las.org/ or call 1-800-238-1443. o Local Legal Aid Society Clinics (See Legal Clinics in Middle Tennessee, below). UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS Problem: Clients who have suffered a reduction of hours at work or who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own often struggle to meet their financial obligations. Unemployment benefits can provide clients with financial support while they actively look for new employment.Eligibility: If the client did not voluntarily quit and was not fired for good cause, it is possible that the client qualifies for unemployment benefits. The client must be available to work (the client is physically able to work, has a way to get to work, and is ready to accept a job) and must be actively seeking employment. Clients will need to have information regarding their last employer, information on the circumstances of the termination of employment, work history details, and a Social Security number.Solutions: Clients may find the following resources useful:  Apply for unemployment benefits by phone at 1 (877) 813- 0950. Apply for unemployment benefits online at https://ui.tn.gov/.  If a person is fired because of race, age, sex, handicap, or for 58 participating in protected activity such as filing a grievance or participating in a workplace investigation, that person should contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) at 1-800-669-4000.  For more questions or assistance, contact: o The local Legal Aid Society Office; go online for the nearest office at http://las.org/ or call 1-800-238-1443. o Local Legal Aid Society Clinics (See Legal Clinics in Middle Tennessee, below). WAGE GARNISHMENT Problem: Low-income clients often face a garnishment or levy when they are behind on their financial obligations. A garnishment or levy might be placed on income, property, legal judgments, bank accounts, tax refunds, and more. However, a garnishment or levy might also mean inability to pay for essentials such as food or housing. Requirements: There are limits to the amount that can be garnished, and there are several steps a client can take to lessen the impact of a garnishment. For debts that are not related to taxes, bankruptcy, or support of another person, the maximum is the lesser of 25% of disposable wages, or the amount by which weekly wages are over 30 times the federal minimum wage. The garnishment may not be made on public benefits such as disability benefits or Families First. Solutions: Clients may find the following resources useful: To make a Motion to Pay by Installment (sometimes called a “slow pay”), visit the Court Clerk where the client was sued over the debt. The clerk will need information from the client including the debt amount, how much has already been paid, the case number, and contact information for the person who sued over the debt. The case will usually be brought back to court. See the Legal Aid Society of East Tennessee’s self-help brochure 59 for information on garnishment issues at http://www.laet.org/getattachment/6aeb7f64- 1aa1-4596-b316-01081cf58ea9/Stopping_A_Garnishment.aspx.  To protect up to $10,000 of property and up to $217.50 per week of wages, file a Personal Property Exemption form with the Court Clerk. The clerk should have these forms at the courthouse. See the Legal Aid Society of East Tennessee brochure above.  For more questions or assistance, contact: o The local Legal Aid Society Office; go online for the nearest office at http://las.org/ or call 1-800-238-1443. o Local Legal Aid Society Clinics (See Legal Clinics in Middle Tennessee, below). 60 CURRENT LEGAL CLINICS OFFERED IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE Contact Christina Magráns at [email protected] if you know of a clinic that is not included in this list or if you have updated information for the list. Thank you for your help. STATEWIDE LEGAL CLINICS CLINIC REGION LOCATION, DAY, AND TIME AREAS OF HELP SPONSOR ATTORNEY EVENT QUESTIONS NAME INVOLVEMENT HELP All Held at the Room at the Inn Legal services to Baker Contact Bradley M. Contact Bradley M. Bakker, Attorney, at (Homeless (705 Drexel St. in Nashville) those who are Donelson and Bakker, Attorney, at [email protected] or call (615) 726- Experience every third Wednesday from homeless Room at the [email protected] 7325 Legal 9:00 am – 11:30 am. Walk-ins Inn (employment, estate, Protection) are welcome. tax, some criminal)Wills for All 1. Jackson: Feb. 22, 2014 all First responders in Tennessee Contact Bradley Carter, 1. Jackson Clinic: Brittani Kendrick, Heroes day at Jackson Chamber of Tennessee can get Bar Attorney at (731) 668-5995, [email protected] Commerce (197 Auditorium wills, powers of Association, bcarter@runyonand 2. Sevierville Clinic: Bryce McKenzie, St.) attorney and other Young runyon.com (865) 428-8780, 2. Sevierville: March 8, 2014 similar documents Lawyers [email protected] Division all day; location is not set 3. Franklin Clinic: Shauna Billingsley, 3. Franklin: March 29, 2014 all (615) 550-6652, day at Williamson County [email protected] Library (1314 Columbia Ave.) 4. Knoxville Clinic: Ian Hennessey, 4. Knoxville: March 29, 2014 (865) 637-0203, [email protected] all day at Knoxville Police 5. Chattanooga Clinic: Jason Demastus, Dept., Safety Building (800 (423) 209-7400, Howard Baker Jr. Avenue) [email protected] 5. Chattanooga: April 5, 2014 6. Cookeville Clinic: Jason Hicks, all day; location is not set (931) 526-3311, [email protected] 6. Cookeville: May 10, 2014 at or Rachel Moses, (931) 528-7436, 1st UMC (165 E. Broad St.) [email protected] 7. Maryville: May 16, 2014 all 7. Maryville Clinic: Ashley Bentley, day; location is not set (865) 927-8389, 8. Bristol: May 31, 2014; [email protected] location is not set 7. Bristol Clinic: Rachel R. Mancl, (423) 378-8871, [email protected]This document was updated June 2014. This list is subject to change and is not exclusive. These clinics are not guaranteed to have the resources at all times to help. MIDDLE TENNESSEE LEGAL CLINICS CLINIC NAME REGION LOCATION, DAY, AND TIME AREAS OF HELP SPONSOR ATTORNEY INVOLVEMENT EVENT QUESTIONS Appellate Middle Courts appoint attorneys in Help with appeals in Vanderbilt Law Contact Prof. Alistair Newbern Contact Prof. Alistair Litigation Clinic this clinic; this clinic does the U.S. Court of School at (615) 322-4964, Newbern at (615) 322- not operate during the Appeals for the [email protected] 4964, summer months Sixth Circuit, the [email protected] du Board of Immigration Appeals, and Tennessee state appellate courtsAppellate Pro Middle Program accepts referrals Cases that have TN Bar Contact Liz Todaro, TBA Contact Liz Todaro, TBA Bono Program from other pro bono already been heard, Association and Access to Justice Coordinator at Access to Justice of TN attorneys, judges, and courts. and where there is a TN Alliance for [email protected] Coordinator at Legal Services [email protected] right to appealBedford County Middle Jan. 14, May 13, Aug. 12, General advice on Legal Aid Contact the Legal Aid Society, Contact the Legal Aid Legal Clinic and Nov. 11 at 9:00 am at civil matters Society of Tullahoma Office at (931) 455- Society, Tullahoma Bedford County Courthouse (housing, benefits, Middle TN & the 7000 or 1-866-898-0171 Office at (931) 455-7000 (1 Public Square, taxes, estate, family, Cumberlands or 1-866-898-0171 Shelbyville, TN) property, landlord/tenant, contract, etc.)Clinica Legal Middle Third Friday of each month General advice on Legal Aid Contact Lucinda Smith, Call (615) 244-6610 for (except for April) at 2:00 pm civil matters Society of Director/Volunteer Lawyers information at Casa Azafrán (2195 (housing, benefits, Middle TN & the Program at [email protected] or Nolensville Pike, Nashville Cumberlands taxes, estate, family, (615) 780-7127. Alternatively, TN) property, contact Alysse Gregory at landlord/tenant, [email protected] or (615) 780- contract, etc.) 7131MIDDLE TENNESSEE LEGAL CLINICS This document was updated June 2014. This list is subject to change and is not exclusive. These clinics are not guaranteed to have the resources at all times to help. CLINIC NAME REGION LOCATION, DAY, AND AREAS OF HELP SPONSOR ATTORNEY INVOLVEMENT EVENT QUESTIONS TIME Civil Practice Middle This clinic accepts General civil cases Vanderbilt Law Contact Prof. Alex Hurder at Contact Prof. Alex Clinic referrals for Special including Special School (615) 322-4964, Hurder at (615) 322- Education cases and takes Education and SSI [email protected] 4964, court appointments only cases [email protected] for SSI cases du Compassionate Middle Appointments only; office Landlord/tenant, Compassionate Contact Nick Tidwell, Attorney at Go to Counsel is located at 216 detainer warrants, Counsel (615) 370-3010 www.compassionate Centerview Drive, Suite debtor/creditor, estate, counsel.org for more 317, Brentwood, TN information. foreclosure, and general 37027. civil work; no criminal and generally no divorceCriminal Middle Courts appoint attorneys in Criminal cases (pretrial, Vanderbilt Law Contact Prof. Susan Kay at (615) Contact Prof. Susan Kay Practice Clinic this clinic; this clinic does trial, appeal, and post- School 322-4964, at (615) 322-4964, not operate during the conviction) [email protected] [email protected] summer months duCrosspoint Middle April 12th from 8:00 am to General advice on civil Tennessee Contact Palmer Williams, Contact Palmer Church Clinic 12:00 pm at the Dream matters (housing, Faith & Justice Attorney at Williams, Attorney at Center (4007 Delaware benefits, taxes, estate, Alliance [email protected] palmer.h.williams@ Ave. in Nashville); family, property, gmail.com additional days and times may be scheduled during landlord/tenant, the year contract, etc.) Cumberland Middle The third Saturday of General advice on civil Cumberland Call (931) 484-4994, (931) 456- Call (931) 484-4994, County Legal every other month matters (housing, County Bar 8488, or (931) 484-5500. (931) 456-8488, or (931) st Clinic beginning June 21 from benefits, taxes, estate, Association 484-5500. noon to 3:00 p.m. at the family, property, Public Library (3 East Street in Crossville) landlord/tenant, contract, etc.)MIDDLE TENNESSEE LEGAL CLINICS CLINIC NAME REGION LOCATION, DAY, AND TIME AREAS OF HELP SPONSOR ATTORNEY INVOLVEMENT EVENT QUESTIONS Davidson Middle Second Tuesday of each General advice on Legal Aid Contact Lucinda Smith, Call (615) 244-6610 for This document was updated June 2014. This list is subject to change and is not exclusive. These clinics are not guaranteed to have the resources at all times to help. County Second month at 4:30 pm at the Legal civil matters Society of Director/Volunteer Lawyers information Tuesday Clinic Aid Society (300 Deaderick (housing, benefits, Middle TN & Program at [email protected] or St., Nashville TN 37201) taxes, estate, the (615) 780-7127. Alternatively, family, property, Cumberlands contact Alysse Gregory at landlord/tenant, [email protected] or (615) 780- contract, etc.) 7131Debt Clinic Middle Call (615) 244-6610 for an Advice relating to Legal Aid Contact Lucinda Smith, Call (615) 244-6610 for (Davidson appointment and eligibility debtor and creditor Society of Director/Volunteer Lawyers information County) screening first; clinics are issues Middle TN & Program at [email protected] or held on the first Tuesday of the (615) 780-7127. Alternatively, each month at 5:00 pm at the Cumberlands Legal Aid Society (300 contact Alysse Gregory at Deaderick St., Nashville, TN) [email protected] or (615) 780- 7131Deferred Action Middle Clinic times, days, and Assistance for Legal Aid of Contact the Legal Aid Society Call (865) 483-8454 for for Childhood and East locations for 2014 are TBA. those including Middle TN Office closest to you at information Arrivals Clinic immigrants who and the http://www.las.org/probono need to change a Cumberlands name Dickson County Middle Clinic times and days for General advice on Legal Aid Montgomery county residents Montgomery county Clinic 2014 are TBA. Historically civil matters Society of call (931) 552-6656 or 1-800- residents call (931) 552- held at Helping hands (103 (housing, benefits, Middle TN & 238-1443; residents of other 6656 or 1-800-238-1443; the Hwy. 13 South, Waverly, taxes, estate, counties call 1-800-342-3317 residents of other counties Cumberlands TN) family, property, and TN call 1-800-342-3317 landlord/tenant, Alliance for contract, etc.) Legal ServicesMIDDLE TENNESSEE LEGAL CLINICS CLINIC NAME REGION LOCATION, DAY, AND TIME AREAS OF HELP SPONSOR ATTORNEY INVOLVEMENT EVENT QUESTIONS Family Law and Middle This clinic accepts private Family matters Vanderbilt Contact Prof. Yolanda Redero Contact Prof. Yolanda Domestic referrals, but it does not including orders of Law School at (615) 322-4964, Redero at (615) 322- This document was updated June 2014. This list is subject to change and is not exclusive. These clinics are not guaranteed to have the resources at all times to help. Violence Clinic operate during the summer protection, divorce, [email protected] 4964, months child custody for legal.clinic@vanderbilt. clients who are edu victims of domestic violenceFranklin County Middle Mar. 25, June 24, Sept. 23, General advice on Legal Aid Contact Iska Hoole, Managing Contact the Legal Aid Legal Clinic and Dec. 9 at 9:30 am at civil matters Society of Attorney, at [email protected] or Society, Tullahoma Franklin County Judicial (housing, benefits, Middle TN & (931) 455-7000 Office at (931) 455-7000 Center (360 Wilton Cir., the or 1-866-898-0171 taxes, estate, family, Winchester, TN) Cumberlands property, landlord/tenant, contract, etc.)Gallatin Legal Middle First Tuesday of each month General advice on Legal Aid Contact Steve Christopher, Call the Legal Aid Clinic from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at civil matters Society of Managing Attorney, Society, Gallatin Office Shalom Zone (600 Small St., (housing, benefits, Middle TN & [email protected] at (615) 451-1880 Gallatin, TN) taxes, estate, family, the Cumberlands property, landlord/tenant, contract, etc.)Giles County Middle Last Wednesday of each General advice on Legal Aid Call the Legal Aid Society, Call the Legal Aid Wednesday month (not December) at the civil matters Society of Columbia Office at (931) 381- Society, Columbia Legal Clinic Giles County Senior Center (housing, benefits, Middle TN & 5533 Office at (931) 381-5533 (100 Senior Citizens Dr., the taxes, estate, family, Pulaski, TN) from 10:00 am Cumberlands to 12:00 pm property, and TN landlord/tenant, Alliance for contract, etc.) Legal ServicesMIDDLE TENNESSEE LEGAL CLINICS CLINIC NAME REGION LOCATION, DAY, AND TIME AREAS OF HELP SPONSOR ATTORNEY INVOLVEMENT EVENT QUESTIONS Grundy County Middle Jan. 28, April 22, July 22, General advice on Legal Aid Contact Iska Hoole, Managing Contact the Legal Aid Legal Clinic and Oct. 28 at 9:30 am civil matters Society of Attorney, at [email protected] or Society, Tullahoma Grundy County Courthouse (housing, benefits, Middle TN & (931) 455-7000 Office at (931) 455-7000 (68 Cumberland St., taxes, estate, family, the or 1-866-898-0171 This document was updated June 2014. This list is subject to change and is not exclusive. These clinics are not guaranteed to have the resources at all times to help. Altamont, TN) property, Cumberlands landlord/tenant, contract, etc.)Hannah Project Middle Held at the Lentz Public Education, referrals Antoinette Call the office of Antoinette Call the Lentz Public Health Center (311 23rd to social services, Walsh, Asst. Welch, Asst. District Attorney Health Center at (615) Ave. North in Nashville) and help expunging District Atty. in Davidson County, at (615) 340-5616. each month; people are in Davidson offenses for victims 862-5500. referred by the courts County normally but can walk in of prostitution from any area of TN as well. Hickman County Middle First Tuesday of each month General advice on Legal Aid Call the Legal Aid Society, Call the Legal Aid Tuesday Legal (not January) at the Hickman civil matters Society of Columbia Office at (931) 381- Society, Columbia Clinic County Senior Center (107 (housing, benefits, Middle TN & 5533 Office at (931) 381-5533 Armory St. #1, taxes, estate, family, the Centerville, TN) from 11:00 Cumberlands am to 12:00 pm property, and TN landlord/tenant, Alliance for contract, etc.) Legal ServicesMIDDLE TENNESSEE LEGAL CLINICS CLINIC NAME REGION LOCATION, DAY, AND TIME AREAS OF HELP SPONSOR ATTORNEY INVOLVEMENT EVENT QUESTIONS Immigration Middle Call (615) 445-8310 ext. 223 Status adjustment, Catholic Contact Donna Gann, Contact Donna Gann, Clinic (Catholic to set up an appointment. consular processing, Charities Coordinator at Coordinator at Charities) Deferred Action for [email protected] [email protected] or First Friday of each month call (615) 760-2778 Childhood Arrivals from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (no cost). (DACA), This document was updated June 2014. This list is subject to change and is not exclusive. These clinics are not guaranteed to have the resources at all times to help. employment Note that there may be a authorization, nominal fee for additional family-based services. petitions, naturalization, citizenship, Temporary Protected Status, and some non-legal servicesImmigration Middle An appointment is required Legal services, Justice for Our Attorneys should contact Call (615) 835-2512; Clinic (Justice by calling (615) 835-2512 education, and Neighbors Adrienne Kittos, Legal Director email for Our advocacy for at [email protected] [email protected] Neighbors) 1. Location: Hillcrest United immigrants (U visas, Methodist (5112 Raywood Victim of Crime Ln.) visas, Green Cards, Special Immigrant 2. Dates: Jan. 1, Feb. 15, Juvenile Status Mar. 15, April TBA, May petitions, 17, June 21, Aug. 16, Sept. Naturalization, 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, 3. Times: Clinics begin at Violence Against 9:00 AM, and appointments Women petitions, are requiredMIDDLE TENNESSEE LEGAL CLINICS CLINIC NAME REGION LOCATION, DAY, AND TIME AREAS OF HELP SPONSOR ATTORNEY INVOLVEMENT EVENT QUESTIONS Immigration Middle You must call (615) 386- Victims of TN Coalition Contact Robin Kimbrough, TN Coalition to End Clinic with the 9406 or (800) 289-9018 on trafficking, sexual to End Attorney at (615) 386-9406 or Domestic and Sexual TN Coalition to Tuesday or Thursday assault, or domestic Domestic and [email protected]; Violence at (615) 386- End Domestic between 8:30 am and 12:30 violence can get free Sexual attorneys do not need to be 9406 and Sexual pm to complete an intake legal help with Violence fluent in other languages in Violence before getting help immigration issues This document was updated June 2014. This list is subject to change and is not exclusive. These clinics are not guaranteed to have the resources at all times to help. (status adjustment, order to participate asylum applications, consular processing, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), employment authorization, family-based petitions, NACARA, naturalization/citizen ship, removal hearings, special immigrant juvenile status, T visas, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), U visas, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions)MIDDLE TENNESSEE LEGAL CLINICS CLINIC NAME REGION LOCATION, DAY, AND TIME AREAS OF HELP SPONSOR ATTORNEY INVOLVEMENT EVENT QUESTIONS Intellectual Middle This clinic accepts private Copyright, Vanderbilt Contact Prof. Michael Contact Prof. Michael Property and the referrals, but it does not trademark, publicity Law School Bressman at (615) 322-4964 or Bressman at (615) 322- Arts Clinic operate during the summer rights, trade secrets at [email protected] 4964 or at months legal.clinic@vanderbilt. edu John’s School Middle People are referred by the Education, referrals Magdalene Contact Kenneth Baker, Contact Kenneth Baker, (Magdalene courts. Call or email for to social services, House Behavioral Treatment Behavioral Treatment Prostitution more information. and help expunging Providers, at Providers, at Solicitation [email protected] or at (615) [email protected] or at This document was updated June 2014. This list is subject to change and is not exclusive. These clinics are not guaranteed to have the resources at all times to help. School) offenses for 865-2229) (615) 865-2229) solicitors of prostitutionLawrence Middle Last Thursday of each General advice on Legal Aid Call the Legal Aid Society, Call the Legal Aid County Legal month (not December) from civil matters Society of Columbia Office at (931) 381- Society, Columbia Clinic 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the (housing, benefits, Middle TN & 5533 Office at (931) 381-5533 Lawrence County Senior the taxes, estate, family, Center (220 Centennial Cumberlands Ave., Lawrenceburg, TN) property, landlord/tenant, contract, etc.)Lewis County Middle Third Tuesday of each General advice on Legal Aid Call the Legal Aid Society, Call the Legal Aid Tuesday Legal month at the Lewis County civil matters Society of Columbia Office at (931) 381- Society, Columbia Clinic Senior Center (347 E. Main (housing, benefits, Middle TN & 5533 Office at (931) 381-5533 St., Hohenwald, TN) from taxes, estate, family, the 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Cumberlands property, and TN landlord/tenant, Alliance for contract, etc.) Legal ServicesMIDDLE TENNESSEE LEGAL CLINICS CLINIC NAME REGION LOCATION, DAY, AND TIME AREAS OF HELP SPONSOR ATTORNEY INVOLVEMENT EVENT QUESTIONS Lincoln County Middle Feb. 3, May 5, Aug. 4, and General advice on civil Legal Aid Contact Iska Hoole, Contact the Legal Aid Legal Clinic Nov. 3 at 9:30 am at Lincoln matters (housing, Society of Managing Attorney, at Society, Tullahoma County Courthouse (112 benefits, taxes, estate, Middle TN & [email protected] or (931) 455- Office at (931) 455- Main Ave. S., Fayetteville, family, property, the 7000 7000 or 1-866-898- TN) Cumberlands 0171 landlord/tenant, contract, etc.)Lipscomb Middle The clinic is held bi-monthly General advice on civil Lipscomb Contact Dr. Randy Spivey at Contact Dr. Randy University at Lipscomb University. For matters (housing, University (615) 966-2503 Spivey at (615) 966- Legal Clinic days, times, and location call 2503 This document was updated June 2014. This list is subject to change and is not exclusive. These clinics are not guaranteed to have the resources at all times to help. Dr. Randy Spivey. benefits, taxes, estate, family, property, landlord/tenant, contract, etc.)Magdalene Middle First one is scheduled on For women victims of Belmont Legal Contact Katie Blankenship Contact Katie House Legal April 10 at the Magdalene prostitution, trafficking, Aid Society at Blankenship at Clinic House ( ). Call (615) 298- addiction, and life on the and Magdalene katherine.blankenship@pop. katherine.blankenship 1140 or contact Katie streets; attorneys guide, House belmont.edu or Emily Cole @pop.belmont.edu or Blankenship at assist, and represent them at Emily Cole at [email protected] in process of appealing [email protected] [email protected] elmont.edu or Emily Cole at for consolidation, u ont.edu [email protected] .edu reduction or forgiveness of court fees. Maury County Middle Second Thursday of each General advice on civil Legal Aid Call the Legal Aid Society, Call the Legal Aid Thursday Legal month (not January) at the matters (housing, Society of Columbia Office at (931) Society, Columbia Clinic Mt. Pleasant Senior Center benefits, taxes, estate, Middle TN & 381-5533 Office at (931) 381- (501 Gray Ln., Mt. Pleasant the family, property, 5533 TN) from 10:30 am to 12:00 Cumberlands pm landlord/tenant, contract, and TN etc.) Alliance for Legal ServicesMIDDLE TENNESSEE LEGAL CLINICS CLINIC NAME REGION LOCATION, DAY, AND AREAS OF HELP SPONSOR ATTORNEY INVOLVEMENT EVENT QUESTIONS TIME Maury County Middle Second Wednesday of General advice on Legal Aid Call the Legal Aid Society, Call the Legal Aid Wednesday each month (not January) civil matters (housing, Society of Columbia Office at (931) 381- Society, Columbia Legal Clinic at the Maury County benefits, taxes, estate, Middle TN & 5533 Office at (931) 381-5533 Senior Center (1020 family, property, the Maury County Park Dr., Cumberlands Columbia, TN) from 9:30 landlord/tenant, and TN am to 11:00 am contract, etc.) Alliance for Legal Services McHugh Legal Middle Fourth Saturday of each General advice on Legal Aid Contact Lucinda Smith, Call (615) 244-6610 for Clinic month (not April or Society of Director/Volunteer Lawyers information This document was updated June 2014. This list is subject to change and is not exclusive. These clinics are not guaranteed to have the resources at all times to help. December; in May on the civil matters (housing, Middle TN & Program at [email protected] or third Saturday) at 9:00 am benefits, taxes, estate, the (615) 780-7127. Alternatively, at Legal Aid Society (300 family, property, Cumberlands contact Alysse Gregory at Deaderick St., Nashville, landlord/tenant, [email protected] or (615) 780- TN 37201) contract, etc.) 7131.Moore County Middle Feb. 4, May 6, Aug. 5, and General advice on Legal Aid Contact Iska Hoole, Managing Contact the Legal Aid Legal Clinic Nov. 3 at 10:00 am at civil matters (housing, Society of Attorney, at [email protected] or Society, Tullahoma Moore County Courthouse benefits, taxes, estate, Middle TN & (931) 455-7000 Office at (931) 455-7000 (196 Main St., Lynchburg, the or 1-866-898-0171 family, property, TN) Cumberlands landlord/tenant, contract, etc.)Murfreesboro Middle Every Thursday of each General advice on Legal Aid Contact Andrae Crismon, Call (615) 890-0905 for Thursday Clinic month from 4:00 to 6:00 m civil matters (housing, Society of Managing Attorney at information at Greenhouse Ministries benefits, taxes, estate, Middle TN & [email protected] or (615) 890- (309 S. Spring St., family, property, the 0905 Murfreesboro, TN) Cumberlands landlord/tenant, contract, etc.)MIDDLE TENNESSEE LEGAL CLINICS CLINIC NAME REGION LOCATION, DAY, AREAS OF HELP SPONSOR ATTORNEY INVOLVEMENT EVENT QUESTIONS AND TIME Nashville Arts Middle Clinic times, days, Intellectual property and Arts & For more information, call Call (615) 460-8274 and and locations for related matters including Business (615) 460-8274 or email Casey Entertainment 2014 are TBA. copyrights, contracts, etc. Council of Gill Summar, Executive Law Clinic Historically held at Greater Director at Church of the Nashville Redeemer (920 [email protected] or Caldwell Ln., [email protected] Nashville, TN) Nashville Dial- Middle Call (615) 242-9272 General advice on any legal Nashville Bar Contact Wendy Cozby, Wendy Cozby, A-Lawyer between 6:00 pm matter Association Nashville Bar Association, Nashville Bar and 8:00 pm on the (615) 242-9272, Association, (615) 242- This document was updated June 2014. This list is subject to change and is not exclusive. These clinics are not guaranteed to have the resources at all times to help. first Tuesday of [email protected] 9272, every month wendy.cozby@nashville bar.orgOpen Door East Clinics are held General advice on civil Legal Aid of Contact Charles McDaniel, Pro Call (423) 209-7400 Rural Intake and monthly; call for matters (housing, benefits, East TN, Bono Director at Advice Clinic more information. taxes, estate, family, property, Chattanooga [email protected] (Bledsoe Office landlord/tenant, contract, etc.) County) Open Door Middle Clinics are held General advice on civil Legal Aid of Contact Charles McDaniel, Pro Call (423) 209-7400 Rural Intake and and East monthly; call for matters (housing, estate, East TN, Bono Director at Advice Clinic more information. benefits, tax, family, Chattanooga [email protected] (Marion County) property, contract, Office landlord/tenant, etc.)Open Door Middle Clinics are held General advice on civil Legal Aid of Contact Charles McDaniel, Pro Call (423) 209-7400 Rural Intake and and East monthly; call for matters (housing, benefits, East TN, Bono Director at Advice Clinic more information. taxes, estate, family, property, Chattanooga [email protected] (Sequatchie Office landlord/tenant, contract, etc.) County)MIDDLE TENNESSEE LEGAL CLINICS CLINIC NAME REGION LOCATION, DAY, AND TIME AREAS OF HELP SPONSOR ATTORNEY INVOLVEMENT EVENT QUESTIONS Operation Middle Call (615) 248-1981 to Help for veterans Legal Aid Contact Lucinda Smith, Call (615) 244-6610 Stand Down schedule an appointment; (employment Society of Director/Volunteer Lawyers for information clinics are on the third readiness training, Middle Program at [email protected] or Wednesday of each month at Tennessee & job placement (615) 780-7127. Alternatively, 1125 12th Avenue South, the Nashville TN 37203 assistance, Cumberlands contact Alysse Gregory at transitional housing, [email protected] or (615) 780- mail service, 7131 clothing, benefit and service coordination)This document was updated June 2014. This list is subject to change and is not exclusive. These clinics are not guaranteed to have the resources at all times to help. People’s Law Middle Thursdays (Jan. to April) from Topics vary; people Legal Aid Contact Jeff Bradford or Caitlin (615) 298-8050 or go School 6:00 pm to 7:00 p.m. at Wright may register for Society of Varley at (615) 515- 4888 or at to (Nashville) Middle School, 180 McCall St. classes on common Middle TN & [email protected] www.nashville.gov/Na and at Cohn civil legal issues the shville-Community- Learning Center, 4805 Park Cumberlands Edcuation.aspx Ave. in Nashville and Nashville Community Education Commission Perry County Middle First Tuesday of each month General advice on Legal Aid Call the Legal Aid Society, Call the Legal Aid Tuesday Legal (not January) at the Perry civil matters Society of Columbia Office at (931) 381- Society, Columbia Clinic County Senior Center (112 (housing, benefits, Middle TN and 5533 Office at (931) 381- South Mill St., Linden, the taxes, estate, family, 5533 TN) from 9:30 am to 10:30 am Cumberlands property, and TN landlord/tenant, Alliance for contract, etc.) Legal ServicesMIDDLE TENNESSEE LEGAL CLINICS CLINIC NAME REGION LOCATION, DAY, AND TIME AREAS OF HELP SPONSOR ATTORNEY INVOLVEMENT EVENT QUESTIONS Robertson Middle Mar. 6, June 5, Sept. 4, and General advice on Legal Aid Montgomery county Montgomery county County Clinic Dec. 4 at 9:30 am at Gorham- civil matters Society of residents call (931) 552- residents call (931) 552- MacBane Public Library (405 (housing, benefits, Middle TN & 6656 or 1-800-238-1443; 6656 or 1-800-238-1443; White St., Springfield, TN) taxes, estate, family, the residents of other counties residents of other counties Cumberlands call 1-800-342-3317 property, and TN call 1-800-342-3317 landlord/tenant, Alliance for contract, etc.) Legal ServicesThis document was updated June 2014. This list is subject to change and is not exclusive. These clinics are not guaranteed to have the resources at all times to help. Rutherford Middle 1. Location: Higher Ground General advice on Legal Aid Contact Andrae Crismon, Call (615) 890-0905 for County Worship Center Legal Clinic civil matters Society of Managing Attorney at information Saturday Legal (2424 Yearwood Avenue, (housing, benefits, Middle TN & [email protected] or (615) Clinic Murfreesboro, TN 37130) taxes, estate, family, the 890-0905 Cumberlands 2. Dates: Jan. 18, Feb. 15, property, and March 15, April 19, May 17, landlord/tenant, Rutherford- June 21, July 19, Aug. 16, contract, etc.) Cannon County Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, and Bar Dec. 203. Time: 9:00 to 11:00 am Salvation Army Middle Every other Wednesday General advice on Law Office of Call (615) 500-0716 or Call (615) 500-0716 or Clinic beginning January 1 from civil matters Kevin A. email email 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the (housing, benefits, Moore [email protected] [email protected] Salvation Command Central taxes, estate, family, Office (631 Dickerson Pike in Nashville). property, landlord/tenant, contract, etc.)MIDDLE TENNESSEE LEGAL CLINICS CLINIC NAME REGION LOCATION, DAY, AND TIME AREAS OF HELP SPONSOR ATTORNEY INVOLVEMENT EVENT QUESTIONS Saturday Bar East 1. Jan. 25 from 9:00 am to General advice on Legal Aid of Contact Charles McDaniel, Pro Call the Chattanooga (Hamilton 3:00 pm at the Chattanooga civil matters East TN Bono Director at Office at (423) 209-7400 County) Housing Authority (801 N. (housing, benefits, [email protected] or (423) Holtzclaw Avenue) taxes, estate, family, 209-7400 property, 2. March 1 from 9:00 am to landlord/tenant, 12:00 pm at the contract, etc.) Metropolitan Ministries (1112 McCallie Avenue, This document was updated June 2014. This list is subject to change and is not exclusive. These clinics are not guaranteed to have the resources at all times to help. Chattanooga, TN 37404)Saturday Clinic Middle Second Saturday of each General legal advice Compassionate Contact Nick Tidwell, Attorney Go to (Compassionate month all day at Nashville Counsel at (615) 370-3010 www.compassionate Counsel) Rescue Mission (616 7th counsel.org for more information. Ave S., Nashville, TN 37203) Shade Tree Middle Shade Tree Health Clinic Civil matters Vanderbilt Contact Wyatt Sassman, Public Contact Wyatt Sassman, Clinic (1223 Dickerson Pike, including housing, University, Interest Opportunities Director Public Interest Nashville, TN 37207) refers disability, income Shade Tree at Opportunities Director clients to the Legal Aid support, education Health Clinic, [email protected] at Society and the Legal u or go online to wyatt.g.sassman@vande and domestic and Aid Society of https://shadetreeclinic.org/ rbilt.edu or go online to family law issues Middle TN & https://shadetreeclinic.or the g/ Cumberlands Sophia’s Heart Middle Historically held at 1034 Free legal advice to Belmont Univ. Call Katie Blankenship at (615) Call Katie Blankenship Legal Clinic Eastland Ave. in Nashville. assist families in Legal Aid 796-9027. at (615) 796-9027. Call for more information. resolving various Society civil and criminal issuesMIDDLE TENNESSEE LEGAL CLINICS CLINIC NAME REGION LOCATION, DAY, AND TIME AREAS OF HELP SPONSOR ATTORNEY INVOLVEMENT EVENT QUESTIONS Vols for Vets Middle Clinic usually has been Advice on financial University of Contact Brad Morgan, Access Contact Brad Morgan, and East offered in the spring and in liability investigations Tennessee to Justice Coordinator at Access to Justice Fort Campbell, Kentucky of property loss, College of [email protected] or (865) Coordinator at divorces, adoptions, Law 974-2492 [email protected] or (865) 974-2492 and civilian mattersVolunteer Middle 1. TN Community Action Get help filing income Legal Aid 1. and 2. TN Community 1. and 2. TN Income Committee: 800 2nd Ave. N tax returns Society and Action Committee, call (615) Community Action Taxpayer in Nashville; call for details TN 862-8860 for Nashville Office; Committee, call (615) Assistance (615) 862-8860 Community call (615) 714-3299 for 862-8860 for Nashville This document was updated June 2014. This list is subject to change and is not exclusive. These clinics are not guaranteed to have the resources at all times to help. Project 2. TN Community Action Action Murfreesboro Office Office; call (615) 714- Committee: 2403 Delano Committee 3299 for Murfreesboro Court in Murfreesboro; call 3. Legal Aid Society: call your Office for details (615) 714-3299 nearest office, online at http://www.las.org/contact/map 3. Legal Aid Society: 3. Legal Aid: call your or call the main line at or 1- call your nearest office, nearest office or 1-800-238- 800-238-1443 online at 1443 http://www.las.org/conta 4. IRS VITA: find a location ct/map or call the main 4. IRS VITA: find a and time online at line at or 1-800-238- location and time online at http://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxpr 1443 http://irs.treasury.gov/freeta ep/ 4. IRS VITA: find a xprep/ location and time online at http://irs.treasury.gov/fre etaxprep/ Warren County Middle Mar. 11, June 10, Sept. 9, General advice on Legal Aid Contact Iska Hoole, Managing Contact the Legal Aid Legal Clinic and Dec. 9 at 9:30 am at civil matters (housing, Society of Attorney, at [email protected] or Society, Tullahoma Warren County Courthouse benefits, taxes, estate, Middle TN & (931) 455-7000 Office at (931) 455-7000 (111 S. Court Square, family, property, the or 1-866-898-0171 McMinnville, TN) Cumberlands landlord/tenant, contract, etc.)MIDDLE TENNESSEE LEGAL CLINICS CLINIC NAME REGION LOCATION, DAY, AND TIME AREAS OF HELP SPONSOR ATTORNEY INVOLVEMENT EVENT QUESTIONS Williamson Middle Second Tuesday of each General advice on Legal Aid Contact Lucinda Smith, Call (615) 244-6610 for County Second month at 4:30 pm at civil matters Society of Director/Volunteer Lawyers information Tuesday Legal Williamson County Public (housing, benefits, Middle TN & Program at [email protected] or Clinic Library (1314 Columbia taxes, estate, family, the (615) 780-7127. Alternatively, Avenue, Franklin TN 37064) Cumberlands, property, and contact Alysse Gregory at landlord/tenant, Williamson [email protected] or (615) 780- contract, etc.) County Bar 7131 AssociationThis document was updated June 2014. This list is subject to change and is not exclusive. 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