Legal Services

February/March Newsletter (PDF) now posted on the web.

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NSLS 2008 IOLA Snapshot

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Who We Are:

Established in 1966, Law Services was the first Legal Services Corporation program in New York State and is one of the largest in New York State.

The program is committed to helping the poor vindicate their rights under the law. It provides free legal service in thousands of cases each year as well as legal support to every church, agency and grass roots organization that works with the poor.

The staff is comprised of attorneys, paralegals, social workers and support staff. The social work component is a unique feature of the program and is based on the recognition that some of our clients may need special support and services to manage and deal effectively with the legal system.

Many staff members are outstanding experts in their field and have been recognized at a state and national level for the quality and critical importance of their work.

STIMULUS FUNDS AVAILABLE IN BOTH NASSAU AND SUFFOLK FOR RENT/UTILITY ARREARS AND MORTGAGE EXPENSES.

For more complete information, we have made these documents available in PDF format:

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LIPA offering a $200 bill credit!

Applicants must meet the following guidelines:

Age 62 or older
LIPA account customer of record
Income eligibility based on 2008/09 HEAP income guidelines

*Proof of above required

Customers can apply in company offices where a designated LIPA representative will handle applications. Or call 800 490-0025 for an application.

It is not required that the customer have arrears, but the credit is limited. First come, first serve!

The credit will take about 6-8 weeks to process.

Law Services’Advisory Council

Congratulations to the new officers of Law Services’Advisory Council: Victoria Roberts, Chair, Barbara Mehrman Vice Chair, and Carole Burns, Secretary.

Also we welcome our newest Advisory Council members: Beth Polner Abrahams, Heather Sullivan, Pamela Green, Marie Michel, and Lola Quesada. Our Advisory Council’s mission is to “develop community awareness of and support for the vital programs offered by Nassau/Suffolk Law Services.” The great work of this group is behind the successful fundraising and public awareness campaigns promoted throughout the year. Thank you!

Milestone for Nassau Suffolk Law Services and LSC: 35 Years Championing Equal Access to Justice

Washington, DC—On July 25, the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) will celebrate 35 years of providing dedicated federal funding for the delivery of civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families across the nation.

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Free Self-Help Webinars

National Consumer Law Center offers free webinars on current consumer and elder law topics.

Empire Justice Center Wants to Know about DSS Delays

Know someone who can’t seem to get their emergency addressed quickly at DSS? The Empire Justice Center would like to hear from applicants for on-going public benefits and those who apply for one-time assistance to help with housing, utility shut-offs, etc. who have not been assessed, interviewed, or determined eligible in time to avert the emergency situation. They would also like to talk to those who experienced a delayed response within the past year, even if the situation is now resolved.

Please contact Linda Hassberg, Esq. at 631 650-2305

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