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If you do not have liability insurance, BCLA provides $1,000,000 of malpractice insurance on pro bono cases referred by BCLA. If you do have coverage, the BCLA malpractice insurance will be secondary to your own coverage.
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PLEASE CHECK YOUR PREFERENCE LISTED BELOW
1. NEW PRO BONO OPPORTUNITIES
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BCLA is offering several new volunteer opportunities for the coming year. Our new programs are specifically designed to accommodate attorneys with limited time and diverse practice areas. Please check below if you would like to attend any of our upcoming trainings.
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Foreclosure Defense & Consumer Rights Training** on September 17 2010 To Register, Call:(904) 356-8371 extension 377
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Children's Project Training on September 22,2010
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Introduction to Family Law Training on October 1, 2010
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Employment Law Training TBA
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2. CASE REPRESENTATION
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Will I Accept Referrals?
Yes, I will accept referrals to the following areas of law:
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Family Law: Assistance from BCLA staff or other volunteer attorneys is available.
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If you would like an experienced attorney mentor to work with you, please check.
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Legal Assistance for victims of Domestic Violence (Injunction for Protection hearings)
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Legal Assistance for hurricane/disaster victims (Mostly housing and consumer issues)
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Working a telephone hotline
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Ongoing representation?
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Guardianships - Proposed ward is income eligible - Proposed petitioner with limited income and assets
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| Employment Law - assist clients whose wages have been wrongfully withheld |
| Wills / Administration of Estates |
| Consumer Law |
| Repossession / Collection / Garnishment |
| Contracts / Warranties / Insurance |
| Unfair Sales Practices |
| Housing Issues |
| Real Property |
| Landlord Tenant |
| Foreclosure Mediation |
| Children's Project - includes representation and advice with a range of legal issues |
Adopt an Agency (Legal work for non-profits serving the poor
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3. OTHER PRO BONO SERVICES
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| I am unable to accept case referrals at this time, but I will: |
| Staff a clinic for low income clients at the BCLA office in Rockledge |
| Advice |
| Pro Se |
Wills Consumer Serve as a Family Law Mentor. I have over five years experience as a Florida Family Law Attorney.
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4. FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION
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| In lieu of pro bono service, I pledge my tax deductible contribution of $350.00. |
In addition to pro bono service, I will mail to you a tax-deductible contribution of $
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5. REDUCED FEE PANEL
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| I would be interested in receiving information about a Reduced Fee Panel for clients who slightly exceed Brevard County Legal Aid's income guidelines (Pro bono credit will NOT apply). Thank you for your Pro Bono Support on behalf of the low income persons of Brevard County. |
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