The return of hurricane season to Southwest Florida is bringing a more welcome arrival to Lee County: a free legal clinic for area seniors in need of no-cost, limited legal advice on civil matters. Nearly two years after Hurricane Ian, that includes a discussion on how to pursue legal remedies for those dealing with contractor.
A veteran litigator with experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in private practice, as well as in the public sector, has joined the Lee County Legal Aid Society as a housing attorney. Amir Cyrus joins the Fort Myers-based nonprofit, which provides free civil legal aid to low-income residents of Lee County, helping narrow the access.
A free legal clinic for area seniors in need of no-cost, limited legal advice is returning to downtown Fort Myers. Law at the Library is a quarterly conversation sponsored by Lee County Legal Aid Society with support from AARP Foundation. The next session is scheduled for Wednesday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to noon, at.
A longstanding annual event that matches volunteer attorneys with local citizens in need of limited legal advice returns to Fort Myers with the same name – but at a new location. Law in the Mall, sponsored by the Lee County Bar Association and its Young Lawyer Division, has been a spring staple in the local.
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 22, 2024) – A Fort Myers-based legal nonprofit is again hosting a free clinic for area seniors in need of no-cost, limited legal advice. Law at the Library is a quarterly conversation sponsored by Lee County Legal Aid Society with support from AARP Foundation. The next session is scheduled for Wednesday,.
Free legal clinic for seniors returns to Fort Myers Lee County Legal Aid Society teams with AARP for quarterly clinics FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 13, 2023) – A Fort Myers-based legal nonprofit is hosting a free limited legal advice presentation on adult guardianships at the downtown library Thursday. Law at the Library is a quarterly.
Pro-bono awards highlight work of Lee County Legal Aid Society staff attorneys, volunteers Lee County Bar Association recognizes 20 local lawyers — half of whom are affiliated with nonprofits serving low-income residents FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 31, 2023) – The Lee County Bar Association is honoring 20 local legal superstars for their efforts on behalf.
Lee County Legal Aid Society expands immigration law outreach Three-year, $490K federal grant to focus on pathway to citizenship for abused, neglected and abandoned youth, including those aging out of foster care FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 17, 2023) – A Fort Myers-based nonprofit that provides free civil legal aid to indigent residents of Lee County.
Lee County Legal Aid Society received $10,000 from the Lee County Bar Association Foundation to fund the “Legal Advice at the Lee Clerk’s Self-Help Center” program which provides free, 20-minute legal consultations on a variety of civil matters. The donation will cover expenses including personnel, supplies, and the costs related to direct legal representation for.