The Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program (VLP) was created in 1991 by the Alabama State Bar Board of Commissioners to provide an organized vehicle through which lawyers can volunteer their services on a pro bono basis in civil matters to indigent citizens in their community. In the fall of 1995, the Birmingham Bar Association in conjunction with Legal Services of Metro Birmingham, Inc., now known as Legal Services Alabama, established the BVLP in Birmingham. Thank you to all the volunteers who provide help and support to the BVLP, Inc.! We now have 1148 volunteer attorneys on our panel! New do-it-yourself instructions and forms are provided by the Alabama State Bar Committee on Pro Se Forms. See the LawHelp website for more information. Qualify for HelpClients whose income level is equal to or below 125% of the federal poverty level and who have first been interviewed by Legal Services Alabama staff or VLP staff are eligible for free legal help through the VLP. Only civil, non-fee generating cases are accepted by the VLP. See the "Get Help & Volunteer" page to apply for assistance. Disaster Help Links Help for filing insurance claims provided by the Alabama Association for Justice. Free legal services for tornado victims provided by the University of Alabama and Alabama State Bar. See the "Disaster Relief - Legal Information" page for information and forms on dealing with contractors, unemployment, notice to landlord and other issues. |
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Gov. Bentley's Proclamation for Pro Bono Week Gov. Robert Bentley has issued this Proclamation for Pro Bono Week. (Click on the image for a full-size view.)
Posted Sep 21, 2011 1:24 PM by Brian Brock
