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There are up to fifty cases listed here. Cases can be sorted by column headings. If you would like to assist a client but don't see a case with which you can assist, please send an email to Kathy Para, kathy.para@jaxlegalaid.org, indicating your case preferences and areas of interest. Cases listed may have been referred for placement with a pro bono attorney via the Northeast Florida Medical Legal Partnership (NFMLP) or via applications for service at Jacksonville Area Legal Aid (JALA). Remember that we support our pro bono attorneys with: free CLE webinars in most of the substantive areas represented below (see full list of CLE webinars at "Training and Support for Pro Bono Attorneys"); access to our offices for client meetings, if helpful; professional liability coverage for JALA/NFMLP cases; access to Westlaw for research on JALA pro bono case matters, and pairing with an expert resource person for guidance.

Pro Bono Cases Awaiting Placement

Case ID Legal Problem Code Legal Problem Description County Redacted Summary Yes, I’d like to review this case further
715321 Employment Discrimination210 Disability DiscriminationDUVALClient has worked for a local law firm and when client began working there years ago, client gave HR all the information concerning client's illness and a list of all the doctor’s appointments. Click here to send email to JALA Case Placement Coordinator
505321 Employment Discrimination210 Disability DiscriminationDUVALClient is seeking advice on what options client may have regarding employment discrimination. Client has a disabled child and which client needs to checkup on daily and was informed by employer clientClick here to send email to JALA Case Placement Coordinator
705229 Other Employment296 Other EmploymentDUVALClient worked for a non-profit organization. Client discovered that money and equipment were missing and reported to head of the organization. Client has all documentation and organization retaliated Click here to send email to JALA Case Placement Coordinator
706732 Divorce/Sep./Annul.321 Divorce-Not ServedDUVALClient is seeking assistance in filing for divorce. There are no debts, assets, or children of the marriage.Click here to send email to JALA Case Placement Coordinator
674432 Divorce/Sep./Annul.321 Divorce-Not ServedDUVALClient would like assistance in filing for dissolution of marriage. Client currently resides in Polk County, Florida and estranged spouse in resides in Duval County. Venue is proper in Duval County asClick here to send email to JALA Case Placement Coordinator
334733 Adult Guardianship/Conservatorship330 Guardianship-AdultDUVALClient is seeking assistance in obtaining guardianship over adult sibling. The ward was diagnosed as a child with various developmental disorders. Currently there is an agency administering the wards Click here to send email to JALA Case Placement Coordinator
646533 Adult Guardianship/Conservatorship330 Guardianship-AdultDUVALClient has a child that was born with severe physical and mental disabilities. Client is seeking assistance in obtaining Guardian Advocacy for child. The child meets the requirements of the developmenClick here to send email to JALA Case Placement Coordinator
967139 Other Family394 Other EnforcementDUVALClient is seeking assistance in enforcing the final judgment of DOM where client was awarded monetary support. The former spouse has not made the appropriate payments to the client and thus has comproClick here to send email to JALA Case Placement Coordinator
800961 Fed. Subsidized Housing618 Other Federal HousingDUVALClient is elderly and lives in a HUD-subsidized complex. Client was a victim of a crime due to property owner’s negligence. Client seeks monetary compensation by the property owner for their nClick here to send email to JALA Case Placement Coordinator
058163 Private Landlord/Tenant630 Evictions Non-PaymentDUVALClient is a vet that recently lost employment and eventually evicted from the home. Client was harassed by landlord who significantly increased rent. Client seeks advice on whether the eviction can beClick here to send email to JALA Case Placement Coordinator
017763 Private Landlord/Tenant638 Other Private Landlord/TenantDUVALBait-and-switch apartment rental. Client's goal is to be cleared of any debt to the landlord so that client will not have to pay anything and for credit/tenant history will not be affected. Client weClick here to send email to JALA Case Placement Coordinator
514675 SSI750 Disability-AdultDUVALClient is currently receiving gov't benefits but wants to obtain Medicare benefits so client can continue going to former doctors. Client was told that client could receive Medicare benefits before agClick here to send email to JALA Case Placement Coordinator
674375 SSI750 Disability-AdultDUVALClient is seeking assistance in obtaining financial disability. Client would like to be represented at the hearing before ALJ. Client became impaired due to a car accident and is awaiting surgery. TheClick here to send email to JALA Case Placement Coordinator
003175 SSI750 Disability-AdultDUVALClient suffers from multiple severe medical conditions. Client works at a fast food restaurant but client's ability to work 40 hours is questionable because of difficulties in hearing and comprehendinClick here to send email to JALA Case Placement Coordinator
189375 SSI752 CessationDUVALClient is seeking representation for a hearing before the ALJ for benefits. Client is young and suffers from a non-curable illness and has not been able to keep steady employment due to health and meClick here to send email to JALA Case Placement Coordinator
610681 Immigration/Naturalization810 NaturalizationDUVALClient is seeking assistance in obtaining citizenship. Client is of age and has been a resident of the US for 24+ years and qualifies for a waiver. Client also needs help with an out-of-state charge tClick here to send email to JALA Case Placement Coordinator
597681 Immigration/Naturalization810 NaturalizationDUVALClient is seeking assistance in obtaining CitizenshipClick here to send email to JALA Case Placement Coordinator
717995 Wills/Estates951 Personal Property TitlesDUVALClient purportedly has a Will but is now seeking guidance on possibility of further estate planning guidance on feasibility of crafting a Lady Bird Deed on the homestead property.Click here to send email to JALA Case Placement Coordinator
825095 Wills/Estates952 Other Estate/ProbateDUVALClient is seeking assistance in initiating a probate for deceased spouse. CL currently uses the primary residence and is seeking to probate the decedents estate in order to have name put on the deed.Click here to send email to JALA Case Placement Coordinator
692696 Advanced Directives/Powers of Attorney960 Power of Attorney - AdultDUVALClient is seeking assistance in granting a parent the authority to help client make medical decisions. The client is disabled and needs assistance from the parent.Click here to send email to JALA Case Placement Coordinator
715596 Advanced Directives/Powers of Attorney960 Power of Attorney - AdultDUVALClient is seeking assistance in obtaining all Advanced Directives along with estate planning to possibly create a Lady Bird for homestead property.Click here to send email to JALA Case Placement Coordinator
 
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