There are more than one million residents of Tennessee who, at any given time, too poor to hire a lawyer when they need it.
I believe that justice in a community can only be as strong as what you can give your community the weakest, said Chief Justice Connie Clark.
Poor tenant with the landlord. The couple need the protection to keep their abusers go. A married couple want to divorce. Sick patients and insurers. Credit card companies are pursuing those with collectors. Injured at work. The Bank foreclosed on the House. People who need help on this and many other situations can find an agent or lawyer who can assist you through the new Internet site.
We re not really placement services, says Anne-Louise Wirthlin, Coordinator of the access to justice. One of our goals is to have a one-stop shop. To our knowledge, this is the site of the State’s most. broad
The Internet site has two parts: how to get legal aid, and how individuals and law firms can volunteer to offer help. There is a link to understand legal terminology, legal forms, list of resources the county-by-County, how to find a lawyer and access to resources that are unique: You can email an attorney who will answer questions online.