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Welcome to BCLA
We have been serving Brevard County since 1970.
We are committed to provide high quality legal assistance to protect personal safety, establish family stability, and ensure equal access to justice for low income and disadvantaged persons.
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Our New Place of Business!
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Brevard County Legal Aid, Inc.
1038 Harvin Way, Suite 100
Rockledge, Florida
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Legal Aid Shows off New Digs at Grand Opening
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The freshly poured parking lot was transformed into a “terrace” with live music, comfortable seating, a bamboo bar (with beautiful bartenders) and room for mingling. The food was set up in the conference room and was c ompliments of: Tropical Smoothie, Chili’s, and Quizno’s. On The Rocks donated wine and gift baskets.
More than 150 people attended BCLAs Grand Opening Celebration on November 6th. It was a perfect night with a spectacular sunset and temperatures in the 70s. BCLA staff and board members who offered grand tours of the new offices welcomed enthusiastic guests.
The night was highlighted with a beautiful ribbon cutting ceremony where Rob Johnson, BCLA Executive Director was joined by his children and wife and BCLA’s Managing Attorney, Peter Pancoast for the official ceremony.
Shortly following the ribbon cutting, BCLA’s Lifetime Partnership Program (click on the Fundraising page), was launched by Scott Krasny, Esq. He explained the benefits of the program and that the purpose was to help retire the debt of the building. National City Bank, Symetrics Industries, Scott Krasny and the Young Lawyers Division of the Florida Bar Association all have become members of the new program. The community is invited to join. Membership levels are available from now until January 2009.
The new 2500 square foot office condo is located in Rockledge at Arbor Place on Harvin Way. The location suits BCLA as it is near the courthouse in Viera, and is convenient to public transportation. The interior build-out is fitting, as it will accommodate BCLA’s growing staff and client needs.
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BCLA and Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida are working together to assist those denied unemployment compensation
For Legal Assistance:
BCLA 321-631-2500
CLS 1-866-469-7444
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.In 2006, the Florida Bar Foundation recommended that BCLA seek a new office location in order to meet necessities of the future. As a result, Florida International University’s Research Institute on Social and Economic Policy was retained to conduct a study analyzing BCLA’s existing clientele and census data. The study’s results led to the purchase of the office in Rockledge.
To help pay for the new office, BCLA secured capital expenditure grants and funding from the Florida Bar Foundation to assist with the costs associated with relocation.
Amenities offered in the new location are: a large reception lobby with an area designated for children, conference room, ADA-compliant bathrooms and room for growth.  “Our clients are represented by professional attorneys and now both the client and the attorneys have a proper law office in which to do business,” said Rob Johnson, BCLA Executive Director. “It is empowering, and both groups deserve it.”
BCLA is governed by a Board of Directors who include: President-Pierre Mommers, Attorney at Law; Vice-President-Janet C. Rooks , Medical Social Worker; Secretary-Hubert Childress, Attorney at Law; Treasurer-Susan L. Christmas, Retired BCLA; Samuel Bookhardt, III, Attorney at Law; Leslie Castaldi, Attorney at Law; Jerry L. Jester, Attorney at Law; Father Richard Pobjecky, clergy; Lori C. Sutherland, Community Volunteer; Janis R. Tellles, Harris Corporation; Mary Lu Tombleson, Attorney at Law; Chris Watt Symetrics Industries; David L. Wildman, Attorney at Law; and Margaret Zabinski, Attorney at Law.
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