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2021
October 25th - 30th
LAWYERS
IN
LIBRARIES
Guide for
Attorneys
July 8, 2021 Dear LSBA Members, Over the past seven years, the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Lawyer in Libraries program has assisted thousands of individuals with their legal needs because of volunteer attorneys like you. I would like to thank you for your continued support of Lawyers in Libraries and again ask for your help to provide much-needed legal assistance, particularly in areas without a physical legal aid office. Last year, despite the pause of in-person services, Lawyers AND Libraries was able, with your dedication, to continue to provide legal assistance through the innovative use of various virtual tools. This year, lawyers will return to the libraries to provide in-person assistance, as well as broadcast live webinars during our week of service to be held in conjunction with National Celebrate Pro Bono Week October 25th-30th. With the second highest poverty rate in the United States, Louisiana citizens are vulnerable and experience increased need for legal representation and assistance. The effects of COVID-19 and the devastation left behind by this past year’s hurricanes and major flooding has only exacerbated the dire situations of many Louisianans. The issues arising from such situations often have uncomplicated legal remedies if individuals have access to an attorney, legal services, or resources. Your assistance with brief advice and legal education can help resolve an individual’s problem and make a significant difference in their lives. I encourage LSBA members to volunteer for Lawyers in Libraries by signing up at http://www.LouisianaLawyersinLibraries.org. Participation in this program does not require a large time commitment—two hours of individual 10-15-minute consultations or a classroom-style presentation on a specific legal topic. As always, the LSBA and local libraries will support your efforts and also help coordinate logistical details for volunteer attorneys to provide their services effectively. I support Lawyers in Libraries and programming and partnerships which further “Access to Justice”. I look forward to LSBA members partnering with the support of libraries across the state for this year’s participation in Lawyers in Libraries week of service. For more information, please contact Stephanie Beaugh, the LSBA liaison for Lawyers in Libraries, at Stephanie.Beaugh@lsba.org. With Gratitude, H. Minor Pipes III 2021-2022 President Louisiana State Bar Association
2021, Guide for Attorneys
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Event Overview ......................................................... 2
II. Why Volunteer .......................................................... 3
III. Checklist for Attorneys ............................................ 4
IV. Important Event Information ................................. 6
A. Sign-In Sheet .............................................................................. 7
B. Intake Waiver ............................................................................. 8
C. Application for Pro Bono CLE Credit ..................................... 9
V. Trainings & Resources for Volunteer Attorneys .... 11
VI. Resources & Referrals for Patrons ......................... 12
A. Find Legal Help Portal Flyer .................................................. 14
B. Free Legal Answers Flyer ....................................................... 15
C. Modest Means Flyer ............................................................... 16
D. Louisiana Civil Legal Navigator Flyer ................................... 17
E. Louisiana LawHelp Flyer ........................................................ 18
VII. Sample Media Documents ......................................19
A. Sample Press Release ............................................................ 20
B. Sample Ask-a-Lawyer Flyer ................................................... 21
C. Sample Legal Workshop Flyer .............................................. 22
D. Customizing Flyers ................................................................. 23
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2021, Guide for Attorneys
EVENT OVERVIEW
In partnership with the Law Library of In 2-hour time slots, volunteer attorneys
Louisiana, the State Librarian, and the will provide general “Ask-A-Lawyer”
Louisiana Library Association, the sessions, allowing patrons to ask legal
Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA) is questions in a one-on-one setting.
hosting its 8th annual Lawyers in Alternatively, attorneys may provide
Libraries events. With the help of workshops on specific topics (i.e.
Louisiana’s librarians and the LSBA's divorce, wills, etc.) in a classroom-style
Access to Justice staff, volunteer setting with opportunities for questions at
attorneys will provide library patrons with the end. The type of services provided will
limited legal services at no charge through vary by location depending on local need,
the annual Lawyers in Libraries events. and attorneys’ practice area and
preference. Additionally, virtual “Ask-A-
Louisiana’s Lawyers in Libraries statewide
Lawyer” sessions are available via
week of service is held annually during
LA.FreeLegalAnswers.org.
National Celebrate Pro Bono Week,
scheduled this year for October 25-30, Volunteer attorneys will also host several
2021. Individual events are scheduled virtual webinars educating the public on
throughout the week based on attorney timely legal issues, which will be broadcast
preference and library availability. on social media during Lawyers in
Libraries week.
This year's Lawyers in Libraries events will
take place both in-person and virtually. For more information, contact Stephanie
Attorneys are encouraged to volunteer by Beaugh, Access to Justice Projects
registering at: Counsel, at stephanie.beaugh@lsba.org.
www.LouisianaLawyersinLibraries.org
by clicking on the "Register Here" button
under "For Lawyers".
*The last day to register to volunteer is:
October 4th.
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WHY VOLUNTEER?
The motto of the LSBA reads “Serving the Public. Serving the
Profession.” For the public, this ideal confirms our commitment
to providing access to the legal system for all individuals,
regardless of financial circumstance. For attorneys, the Bar aims
to better connect the public with counsel and enable a more
efficient and just legal system.
Legal aid staff attorneys are outnumbered by Louisianans
eligible for their service by 22,500 to 1. Though we are slowly
recovering as the state reopens, there remains overwhelming
legal needs following the pandemic and the natural disasters our
State has faced this past year.
Pro bono volunteers are essential to meeting the legal needs
of those who are unable to afford the cost of an attorney. The
LSBA is dedicated to serving the public in this need and works
to develop helpful resources and cultivate community
partnerships to support pro bono work and make Louisiana
attorneys more available to the public.
HELPING ACCESS TO CLE CREDIT
COMMUNITY TRAININGS & Louisiana Supreme
Over 71% of low- RESOURCES Court Regulation 3.21
income households in states lawyers can earn
the U.S. experience at To help assist with pro CLE credit by doing pro
least 1 civil legal bono sessions, bono work.
problem in a year. volunteers have access A lawyer can earn 1
Nearly 20% of to trainings and hour of CLE credit for
Louisianans live in resources on a variety every 5 hours of pro
poverty. You can help of topics, including a bono work, up to a
your community by list of other free legal maximum of 3 hours of
addressing those resources to refer CLE credit per year.
unmet legal needs. patrons to.
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CHECKLIST FOR ATTORNEYS
Visit www.LouisianaLawyersinLibraries.org, go to the "For Lawyers" section, & click
on the "Register Here" button.
Select the date(s) & time(s) to volunteer. You can select more than 1 time slot &
more than 1 location. Choose the event type you would like to offer: Ask-A-Lawyer
sessions or Presentation.
Attorneys are also encouraged to sign up for LA.FreeLegalAnswers.org to answer
questions virtually.
Once registered, the LSBA will confirm your event(s) & e-mail introduce you to the
contact for the library branch(s) you chose.
Volunteer attorneys are not allowed to directly solicit clients at the event, but they
can inform their partner library if they would like their name or firm included in
promotional materials.
The LSBA promotes all events via LSBA publications & partner organizations.
Libraries will also promote these events to their patrons. See Sample Media
Documents in this Guide.
Attorneys are encouraged to promote the program to colleagues & encourage
other attorneys to volunteer. You can share any of the materials in this Guide.
Review the "Important Event Information" and "Trainings & Resources for Volunteer
Attorneys" materials included in this Guide.
For presentations, inquire with your partner library ASAP as to the availability of a tv,
projector, &/or any other desired visual aid. If you would like to provide printouts,
please print copies & bring them to the library yourself.
For Ask-A-Lawyer sessions, please confirm with the library that they can print copies
of the Intake Waiver Form & the “Resources & Referrals” list.
Reconnect with your partner library the week prior to events to confirm logistics--
including if they can print Sign-In Sheets.
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CHECKLIST FOR ATTORNEYS
Show up at least 15 minutes early.
For Ask-A-Lawyer sessions, all patrons must sign an Intake Waiver Form. A copy is
provided in these materials. (Return completed waivers to the library.)
Participants are likely to have legal issues that may be outside your practice area.
You may respond as far as you feel comfortable. The “Resources & Referrals” of
this Guide has been designed to provide you with the necessary tools to be able
to assist or refer patrons who need additional help.
Should a patron have a question that you are unable to answer, that person can
be directed to another volunteer, if available, or provided with an explanation
that this event has a limited scope. You can also provide them with a copy of the
“Resources & Referrals” list for further assistance.
Please return completed Intake Waivers to the library.
Please send the LSBA any pictures taken during the event &/or with library staff
including the names of persons in the pictures for use Bar Journal articles. For
confidentiality reasons, please do not include patrons in the pictures.
You may fill out and submit the CLE credit form included in the materials. Submit
forms to stephanie.beaugh@lsba.org.
At the conclusion of the week, all volunteers will receive a follow-up survey via
email. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and helps us improve the event for
future years.
If you have any questions about the event, please contact Stephanie Beaugh,
Access to Justice Projects Counsel, at stephanie.beaugh@lsba.org.
If you need to cancel for any reason, please provide as much notice as possible
to contact Stephanie Beaugh at stephanie.beaugh@lsba.org & Jordan Maier at
jordan.maier@lsba.org.
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LAWYERS IN LIBRARIES IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Ask-a-Lawyer sessions allow patrons to ask questions about their
ASK-A-LAWYER individual legal issues during a 15-20-minute
attorneys are requested to provide as much information and direction as
consultation. Volunteer
SESSIONS
they feel comfortable communicating, & then supply each patron with a
“Resources & Referrals” list which includes statewide lawyer referral
information, contact information for legal aid & pro bono organizations, &
additional resources.
Legal Presentations, in contrast, feature a classroom setting & cover
LEGAL predetermined topics. Please notify the LSBA & partner library as soon as
possible of a determined topic. Though ideally there will be time for
PRESENTATIONS questions at the end, legal workshops should provide an overview of the
law & not elicit details of individual patrons’ cases. In other words,
volunteer attorneys should provide legal information about the law but not
legal advice about an individual’s specific issue. Attorneys & library staff
can coordinate event details according to their preference.
All patrons participating in an Ask-A-Lawyer session are required to sign
INTAKE WAIVER an intake waiver which explicitly acknowledges that enrollment of counsel
is neither expressed nor implied. The bottom of each waiver includes a
FORMS brief report form that attorneys are requested
indicate the type of issue discussed & the degree of assistance provided.
to fill out in order to
This information will be of great assistance to local legal aid
organizations, as well as for future Lawyers in Libraries events. Please
make sure that the completed intake waiver forms are given to the library
staff at the end of the session.
LOCAL MEDIA Libraries & attorneys are encouraged to contact local media outlets to
promote their upcoming event. Attorneys should advise the participating
OUTLETS library whether they want their name & firm acknowledged. Included in
this Guide are a sample Press Release & sample flyers libraries may use to
promote events.
Attorneys can obtain CLE credit for the pro bono work they do. Attorneys
can apply to receive 1 hour of CLE credit for each 5 hours of pro bono
PRO BONO CREDIT
representation, up to a maximum of 3 CLE credits per year. Attorneys can
complete the 5 hours at different organizations, meaning if an attorney
provides 2 hours of pro bono assistance with ‘Lawyers in Libraries,’ they
can apply for 2/5 of 1 CLE credit and complete a further 3 hours of pro
bono assistance at a different organization. To apply for CLE credit,
attorneys must complete the attached form at IV(d) & email it to
stephanie.beaugh@lsba.org.
Special thanks to the
Louisiana State Librarian, the
Louisiana Library Association,
& all participating libraries!
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LOUISIANA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
"LAWYERS IN LIBRARIES"
OCTOBER 2021
INTAKE WAIVER
(REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS)
Name: _______________________________________________________________
Legal Issue:__________________________________________________________
I am requesting assistance with my legal issue from a volunteer attorney at the
Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA) “Lawyers in Libraries” event. I
understand that an attorney may provide me with information or advice based
on the information I provide, but does not represent me in this matter.
Enrollment of counsel is neither expressed nor implied. I further understand
that the volunteer attorney may assist both sides in cases. I do not have any
expectation of confidentiality concerning any matter discussed, and understand
that if I wish to have a confidential consultation, I should consult with or retain
a private attorney. I have read and understand the disclosure statement written
above.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Volunteer Name: ____________________________________
Legal Issue Discussed: _______________________________
(Check all that apply)
Provided Form(s)
Brief Q&A (0-5min)
Assisted w/Form(s) Preparation
Extended Q&A (5-15min)
Referral to ____________________________
Analyzed Court Document(s)
Other _________________________________
Analyzed Other Document(s)
Notes: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
8APPLICATION FOR CLE CREDIT FOR PRO BONO REPRESENTATION
1. The lawyer who performed the representation must complete Part I of this form, and then provide the
original to the assigning court, program, entity, or law school.
2. The assigning court, program, entity or law school must complete Part II of this form, and then submit
the original to the MCLE Department at the following address:
LSBA MCLE Department
601 St. Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70130-3404 Form 7
Rev. 10/2018
PART I PRO BONO REPRESENTATION
Regulation / Rule 3.21. Credit may also be earned through providing uncompensated pro bono legal representation to an
indigent or near-indigent client or clients. To be eligible for credit, the matter must have been assigned to the Member by a
court, a bar association, or a legal services or pro bono organization that has as its primary purpose the furnishing of such
pro bono legal services and that has filed a statement with the Louisiana State Bar Association MCLE Department. A
Member providing such pro bono legal representation shall receive one (1) hour of CLE credit for each five (5) hours of pro
bono representation, up to a maximum of three (3) hours of CLE credit for each calendar year.
A. Attorney: ___________________________________
Client Case Number: Lawyers in Libraries Program
___________________________________
(Do Not Include Confidential Client Information)
Assigning Organization: Access to Justice - Louisiana State Bar Association
___________________________________
B. Type of Representation Provided:
Consumer Economic Assistance Education
Employment Expungement Family Law
Health Housing Immigration/Refugee
Individual Rights Juvenile Seniors
Social Security Wills or Probate Other ______________
Date range of representation: _____________________________________
Number of Hours of Pro Bono legal representation ________ Number of CLE credit hours claimed: __________
I hereby affirm that I have performed the above stated number of hours of pro bono legal services.
______________________________ ____________ ____________________________
Signature of Attorney Date Bar Roll Number
See Part II for verification by assigning authority.
This must be completed to qualify for CLE credit.Form 7 (Part II)
Rev. 10/2018
PART II VERIFICATION BY ASSIGNING ORGANIZATION
The assigning organization’s representative must verify the information provided by the attorney in Part I.
A. Information Regarding Assigning Party:
Name of Organization (judge, court, ___________________________________
etc.): ___________________________________
Name and title of person completing this form: ___________________________________
B. Confirmation of Assignment: Did your organization assign the above listed matter to the reporting attorney
for pro bono legal services?
□ Yes □ No
C. Determination of Financial Eligibility: Prior to assigning the matter to the reporting attorney,
did your organization determine that the client was eligible for pro bono legal services?
□ Yes □ No
D. Verification of Legal Services Performed: Has the attorney provided the legal services assigned?
□ Yes □ No
I hereby certify that the above information concerning pro bono services is correct.
_________________________________ _______________
Authorized Signature Date
_________________________________
Print Name
For questions regarding the completion of this application form or pertaining to any of the MCLE requirements in Louisiana, please contact the
MCLE Department toll free: (800) 421-5722; in New Orleans (504) 566-1600; via e-mail: mcle@lsba.org; or access our website:
www.lsba.org/mcleTRAININGS & RESOURCES
FOR VOLUNTEER
ATTORNEYS These materials are to help prepare
attorneys for volunteering.
1) Pro Bono Desk Manual
The Louisiana Legal Services & Pro Bono Desk Manual is a concise resource designed to
help legal aid attorneys respond to questions about frequent issues from low income
communities. The following topics are included in the Desk Manual: bankruptcy,
consumer law, employment law, family law, federally subsidized housing, foreclosure,
landlord-tenant, Medicaid, social security/disability, and successions. Please note that
the Manual has not been updated since 2013.
2) Free Legal Answers Volunteer Training
LA.FreeLegalAnswers.org is an online pro bono program that allows people to ask civil
legal questions online that are answered by attorney volunteers. This training shows you
how to sign up and navigate the website. Attorneys, particularly those interested in
volunteering for virtual events, are encouraged to register in advance.
3) Emergency/Disaster Training Manual for Volunteer Attorneys
This manual contains information for attorney volunteers on common legal issues that
arise after a disaster. The following topics are included in the Disaster Training Manual:
The Role of the Volunteer Lawyer Medical Issues - Getting Health Care
Process of Providing Legal Services to the Programs that Can Help with Food, Income, &
Disaster Victims Children
FEMA Assistance Financial & Banking Issues
Emergency Information Immigration Issues & Immigrant Eligibility for
Rental Housing & Mortgage Issues Benefits
Insurance Issues Lost Document Issues
Public Education Estate Issues and the Heirship Affidavit
2021, Guide for Attorneys
11RESOURCES & REFERRALS
Below you will find available resources & referral information to pass along to patrons.
1) ‘Find Legal Help’ Online Portal: www.LSBA.org/goto/FindLegalHelp
The Find Legal Help Portal found on the Louisiana State Bar Association’s page provides
information on the spectrum of legal resources available throughout the state. This
page includes information on: lawyer referral programs, legal aid organizations, online
resources, forms, self-represented litigant resources, and other organizations that
provide legal information.
2) Free Legal Answers: https://LA.FreeLegalAnswers.org
LA.FreeLegalAnswers.org is an online pro bono program that allows people to ask civil
legal questions that are answered by attorney volunteers. Financial Eligibility
Requirements apply.
3) Louisiana Law Help: https://louisianalawhelp.org
Louisiana Law Help was written primarily for self-represented litigants. The website
provides brief descriptions of numerous areas of law as well as some forms. Some
descriptions are in video, some are written.
4) Modest Means Directory: www.LSBA.org/public/FindLegalHelp/ModestMeans.aspx
The Modest Means Online Directory provides a list of attorneys who charge reduced
fees to people who earn equal to or less than 400% of the Federal Poverty Line.
5) Louisiana's Legal Service Providers
Legal service organizations are non-profit legal aid programs that provide civil legal help
to those who meet certain income qualifications. Refer patrons to a legal aid office in
their area:
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation: www.la-law.org
Alexandria Office (d.b.a. Legal Services of Central Louisiana): (318) 443-7281
Franklin Office: (337) 346-5702
Lafayette Office: (337) 237-4320
Lake Charles Office: (337) 439-0377
Monroe Office (d.b.a. Legal Aid of North Louisiana): (318) 699-0889
Natchitoches Office (d.b.a. Legal Aid of North Louisiana): (318) 352-7220
Shreveport Office (d.b.a. Legal Aid of North Louisiana): (318) 222-7186
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services: www.slls.org
Baton Rouge Office: (855) 512-3980
Covington Office: (800) 891-0076
Hammond Office: (800) 349-0886
Harvey Office: (800) 624-4771
Houma Office: (800) 256-1660
New Orleans Office: (877) 521-6242
12RESOURCES & REFERRALS
6) Referral Programs
If patrons don't know the name of an attorney, some cities have local bar associations
that provide contact for a referral to attorneys in their area. These referral programs
are listed below:
Lafayette Bar Association: (337) 237-4700 - www.lafayettebar.org
New Orleans Bar Association: (504) 561-8828 - www.neworleansbar.org
Shreveport Bar Association: (318) 221-8104 - www.shreveportbar.com
7) Supreme Court Law Library – Guide for Self-Represented Litigants
The Law Library of Louisiana prepared a Guide for Self-Represented Litigants, including
help finding legal information, resources, and referrals. The Legal Education and
Assistance Program (LEAP) has also published LEAP LibGuides, which are designed to
provide basic information about legal issues and to connect people with attorneys and
services in their area that may be of assistance. There are guides on: divorce,
emancipation, interdiction, Justice of the Peace/Small Claims Courts, Family
Independence Temporary Assistance Program, Medicaid, How to Obtain a Driver’s
License, Social Security, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
8) Becoming an Adult Guide: www.LSBA.org/goto/BecomingAnAdult
The Louisiana State Bar Association and the Children’s Law Committee published an
online Guide to Becoming an Adult with relevant legal information for children turning
18 in Louisiana.
9) Louisiana Civil Legal Navigator: www.LouisianaLegalNavigator.org
The Louisiana Civil Legal Navigator is a FREE online resource that provides customized
legal information, local court forms, referrals to legal aid, and more for a limited
number of civil legal topics. These topics include divorce, child custody, employment
law, and private landlord-tenant law. In order to access this information you will need to
answer a few questions about yourself and your situation.
10) General State Resources
Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs: (225) 342-7100 or http://goea.louisiana.gov/
Louisiana Child Abuse Hotline: 1-855-4LA-KIDS, (1-855-452-5437)
LA Domestic Violence Hotline: (888) 411-1333 or www.lcadv.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233 or www.ndvh.org
13The Louisiana State Bar Association’s “Find Legal Help” Portal is designed to help you identify your legal options,
find an attorney and/or legal aid organization in your area, and access other services and resources that may be of
assistance in resolving your legal issue. To access the information listed below, go online to:
Find an Attorney Modest Means Directory LA.FreeLegalAnswers.org
It is always in your best interest to speak The “Modest Means” directory provides LA.FreeLegalAnswers.org is an online pro
with a licensed attorney about your legal a list of attorneys who charge reduced bono program that allows you to ask legal
issue. Click this button on the portal to fees to people who meet certain income questions through the website, which are
search a directory of attorneys in eligibility requirements. You may be answered by volunteer attorneys. Please note
Louisiana by name or location. Some able to use the directory to locate an that this service does not assist with criminal
cities have a “referral program” through attorney near you who handles your cases and you must meet certain income
local bar associations. specific type of legal problem and to requirements to be eligible.
discuss fees.
Legal Aid & Pro Bono Self-Help Services Legal Information &
Organizations & Legal Forms Online Resources
If you cannot afford to hire an attorney, If you cannot afford an attorney, and This link provides local and statewide
you may be able to get free help from a legal aid services are unavailable, you services and resources that can help you
"legal aid" or "pro bono" organization in may be able to represent yourself in learn more about your legal issue and
your area. Click this button on the portal court. Click this button on the portal to options.
and select your parish to view services see if there are forms, self-help centers,
in your area. or other services available to address
your legal issue.NEED A LAWYER,
BUT CAN’T AFFORD
TO HIRE ONE?
LA.FreeLegalAnswers.org
may be able to help.
LA.FreeLegalAnswers.org There are income eligibility
is for those who need legal requirements for those who
information but cannot want to use the site.
Users must meet the following
afford to hire an attorney. requirements:
Legal questions submitted ◆ Be 18 or older
to the site will be reviewed ◆ Not currently in jail or prison
and answered by a ◆ Have a household
income within the federal
Louisiana licensed attorney. poverty guidelines
There is no cost to post a ◆ Have less than
question or to receive an $10,000 in assets
answer on the site.
This site ONLY allows civil legal questions – no criminal
legal questions will be answered by volunteer attorneys.
LAWYERS IN LIBRARIES GUIDE 24 LIBRARY STAFFINFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
Find Affordable
Legal Assistance
Modest Means Online Legal Directory may be able to help
www.lsba.org/public/findlegalhelp/
The Modest Means Online Legal Directory is
an online listing of attorneys who charge
reduced rates. Those who qualify can view the
list and directly contact an attorney.
To use the Directory, your income must fall at or
below 400% of the Federal Poverty Line (see Your annual income based on
chart). Before using, you must agree to the terms household size must be at or below
and input your household income and family this amount to view the Directory:
size. Household Annual
Size Income*
1 $51,520
Once determined eligible and the list appears,
2 $69,680
you can choose the attorney you would like to 3 $87,840
reach out to and contact him or her directly 4 $106,000
5 $124,160
using the contact information provided. There 6 $142,320
is no cost to use the Directory. 7 $160,480
8 $178,640
*The income information you provide
will be verified by the attorney.
This is not a referral service. You must directly contact the attorneys listed.
Legal representation is not guaranteed.Louisiana Civil
Legal Navigator
Legal Information. Simplified.
Choose a Answer a Few Get Customized
Legal Topic Questions Legal Info
Currently Available Navigators Include:
Divorce Child Custody
Employment &
Landlord Tenant
Unemployment
Legal Referrals
www.LouisianaLegalNavigator.org
THIS PROGRAM IS MADE POSSIBLE IN PART BY A GRANT FROM THE LOUISIANA BAR FOUNDATION.THIS PROGRAM IS MADE POSSIBLE IN PART BY A GRANT FROM THE LOUISIANA BAR FOUNDATION.
ONLINE GUIDE TO
FREE LEGAL HELP
Louisiana
LawHelp.org
Visit to find legal
information and self help
tools on topics like:
Family Law
Work and Employment
Housing and Landlord
Tenant Law
Public Benefits
Money, Debt, and
Consumer Issues
Wills and Life Planning
Youth Rights
and more!
NEED LEGAL HELP?
CHECK OUT THE LEGAL
PROGRAM DIRECTORY.2021, Guide for Attorneys
SAMPLE
MEDIA
DOCUMENTS
The following materials are to assist librarians
with advertising events in their parish libraries.
If volunteer attorneys would like their name &
firm name included, please let the library
contact know. Attorneys may also use these
materials to promote events.
19FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2021
Insert Library Logo
Parish Library Partners with La. State Bar Association to Host Lawyers in Libraries for In-Person &
Virtual Events October 25th – 30th
Library is pleased to announce that it is participating in the eighth annual “Lawyers in Libraries”
statewide program in partnership with the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA), the State Library of Louisiana, and the
Louisiana Library Association. On Oct. , will provide free
ORDISCUSS YOUR LEGAL
CONCERNS WITH A LAWYER
FOR FREE!
Time:
Location:
GET ANSWERS TO YOUR
QUESTIONS ABOUT:
Bankruptcy Foreclosures
Civil Lawsuits Housing
Collection Matters Medicaid
Custody Social Security
Divorce SSI/SSDI
Evictions Successions
FEMA/Disaster Benefits Taxes
Food Stamps Wills
This clinic DOES NOT handle criminal matters.
21Free Legal Workshop
Are you interested in learning more
about ?
:Time
:Location
Volunteer attorneys will provide
a free presentation at this library
branch. Learn about your legal
options & what resources are
available to you.
Visit our Facebook page
“LSBA Louisiana Lawyers in Libraries”
to receive notifications for new virtual
events!
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CUSTOMIZING FLYERS
To change the electronic versions of
the Ask-A-Lawyer flyer and the Legal
Workshop flyer, please follow these
steps.
1. Download the Powerpoint file with both flyers from "For Librarians" page on
www.LouisianaLawyersinLibraries.org.
2. Double-click on the underlined question marks in order to edit the text and
change the text to the information specific to your event.
3. After it is correct, to export as a .jpeg (for website applications), click on the
File menu. Choose “Save As” and in the drop-down menu on the right, click on
"JPEG".
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