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IMPROVING ACCESS TO LEGAL RESOURCES
LawHelp.org/NY is
an online, legal-information clearinghouse that provides low-income
people throughout the State of New York with referrals to free legal
services, information about their legal rights, links to social services
and government agencies, and information about the court system.
The website is efficient and easy-to use and has the most comprehensive
and up-to-date database of New York legal services providers available.
LawHelp is a collaborative project of: the City Bar Justice Center,
Legal Services for New York City, Pro Bono Net, The Legal Aid Society
and Volunteers of Legal Service, the Greater Upstate Law Project,
and the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York. Contact nyinfo@lawhelp.org for more information.
PROMOTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The Small Business Initiative is a collaboration of the City Bar Justice Center
and Chase Manhattan Bank. The initiative conducts legal seminars and clinics
for small businesses in order to help small business owners understand the legal
aspects of commercial leases and other business matters.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF POOR NEW YORKERS!
Share
your time
The City Bar Justice Center invites all attorneys to join our efforts to provide desperately
needed legal assistance to poor and low income New Yorkers. Try something new,
expand your legal experience, and gain the satisfaction of giving back to the
community. For more information about our programs and volunteer opportunities
please contact: please contact Sara Chang, (212) 382-6648, schsng@nycbar.org.
Share
your dollars
The City Bar Justice Center relies heavily on contributions to carry out our work. We
leverage individual contributions to secure matching gifts from foundations
and other sources. You can make a tremendous difference in the lives of poor
and low income New Yorkers by making a tax-deductible contribution.
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