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Pro Bono Case of the Month


 
Pro Bono Cases of the Month
 
Pro Bono Cases of the Month reflect one or more of the many requests for help from clients in desperate need through the Rhode Island Bar Association’s Volunteer Lawyer Program (VLP), Elderly Program or U.S. Armed Forces Legal Services Project. VLP, funded through a grant from Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc. and the Rhode Island Bar Foundation, provides pro bono legal services to qualified low-income Rhode Islanders. Participating attorneys provide legal assistance, at no charge. The client’s income must qualify under federally regulated guidelines to receive pro bono assistance, and the case must fall under one of the areas of law handled by the VLP. Clients may be responsible for filing fees, court costs and other out-of-pocket expenses.

 
 
Program for the Elderly 

Newport, Bankruptcy - Client owes 6k in credit card debt and would like to file for bankruptcy. The collection calls are having a negative impact on his health. He owns no property and is on Social Security. If you would like to assist with this case, please contact Public Services Senior Coordinator, Elisa King at (401) 421-7799 or eking@ribar.com.

 
US Armed Forces Legal Services Project
Hope Valley, Guardianship (minor) – Disabled veteran and wife need to take guardianship of wife's grandchildren (girl 4yr/boy 5yr.) Their son suffers from substance abuse/mental health issues and the mother says she can't take care of kids. Clients need guardianship in order to register kids for school and make medical decisions. Disabled Army. If you would like to assist with this case, please contact Public Services Senior Coordinator, Elisa King at (401) 421-7799 or eking@ribar.com.
 
 
Volunteer Lawyer Program
Custody, Providence Family Court, January 17th – Client is the father of 12-year-old child. DCF in MA placed the child with him 3 years ago. He has filed for custody/placement because the mother recently tried to take the child from the client’s house in Central Falls and from school. The police were called and, because there is no court order for placement, they asked the child who he wanted to go with. He told them that he wanted to remain living with the client. Client needs help to finalize the case and enter the court order. If you would like to assist with this case, please contact Volunteer Lawyer Program Coordinator, John Ellis at 401-421-7758 or jellis@ribar.com.