Attorneys who would like to volunteer at our Superstorm Sandy Recovery Legal Consultation Clinics (see below), and attorneys who have already generously volunteered to provide legal assistance at the clinics, are invited to come to Domus on Thursday, November 15, 4-7 p.m. to watch a free CLE training webcast that will be streamed live from the New York State Bar Association in Albany.
This special program will provide an overview of state and federal relief programs, including FEMA, American Red Cross, US Coast Guard, IRS, US SBA, NYS departments of labor and financial services, and disaster legal services. In addition, the program will cover legal considerations for insurance, housing and landlord/tenant issues, and advising clients in disaster relief situations. Participants may earn 2.0 MCLE credits in professional practice and skills. (This program is also available online, and an archived version of the program will be available online after the program.)
Volunteer Attorneys Needed for Superstorm Sandy Clinics November 19 and 26
NCBA is hosting a series of free Superstorm Sandy Recovery Legal Consultation Clinics to help Nassau residents. The first two are scheduled for Mondays, November 19 and November 26, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 3-7 p.m. at Domus. More than 40 attorneys have volunteered to date, and more are needed in many areas, including insurance claims, FEMA assistance, debt, bankruptcy, consumer protection, landlord/tenant, mortgage foreclosure, health/disability/stress and ADR.
To volunteer, please email sandyrecovery@nassaubar.org with your contact information, area you would like to help in, and your time availability. Free training (see above) is provided.
NYSBA Hotline Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are also needed to staff the New York State Bar Association Superstorm Sandy legal hotline. Attorneys wishing to volunteer can visit www.nysba.org/DisasterVolunteerSandy or call 518-463-3200.