- Equal Justice Under Law
Fall 2020
September 9, 2020
Staff Spotlight Re-Entry Attorney Ray DeLeo Named Nassau Young Attorney of the Year The Nassau County Legislature named Re-Entry Project staff attorney Ray DeLeo “Young Attorney […]
September 9, 2020
In March, after COVID brought Long Island to a standstill, the family courts opened only for emergencies such as Neglect proceedings to protect children and Orders […]
September 9, 2020
Eviction from Section 8 Apartment Dismissed Judy Hirshon, Staff Attorney in the Nassau Civil Unit, obtained summary judgment dismissing an eviction proceeding and preserving her client’s housing in […]
September 9, 2020
During the pandemic, thousands of homeowners have entered into forbearance agreements with their lenders. Many may have difficulty resuming their monthly payments as the forbearance periods draw […]
September 9, 2020
Changes in Marijuana Law Allow Client’s Criminal History to Be Sealed The punishment for a felony lasts far longer than the prison sentence imposed. Nassau Suffolk […]
September 9, 2020
Nursing Home Patient Returns Home Amid Pandemic Against the backdrop of a pandemic that has been particularly dangerous to nursing home residents, S was involuntarily confined […]
September 9, 2020
On Long Island safe reliable transportation may be even more important to low-income families than housing, especially as COVID has disrupted public transportation. Yet, owning a […]
September 9, 2020
LEGAL SUPPORT CENTER FOR ADVOCATES PRESENTS Navigating the Uncertain Financial Future with Clients Friday, October 16, 12:00-1:30 pm Working with clients that are financially struggling can […]
September 9, 2020
Nassau Suffolk Law Services now offers free benefits counseling for people with HIV/AIDS. The program is designed to help eligible New Yorkers understand how working will […]