July 09 2026 Community | Media | New at LSA | Staff
The Legal Services Alabama 2025 Annual Report is here! Our latest annual report is now available. Explore the impact of our work over the past year, see how we’ve served our community, and learn more about the progress we’ve made together. The report highlights key accomplishments, client stories, and the partnerships that helped make our …
LSA Director of Advocacy, Michael Forton, joined the Legal Services Corporation Talk Justice podcast for an episode about Elder Law and the role of legal aid in protecting older adults in Alabama. Last year, LSC-funded legal organizations assisted more than 312,000 Americans age 60 and up with their legal problems. Issues surrounding wills, power of …
July 08 2025 Community | In the News | Media | New at LSA | Press Release
The LSC federal budget is facing dramatic cuts to funding, and Alabama’s hard-working residents will bear the brunt of the negative impacts. By: Guy Lescault, Legal Services Alabama Executive Director and Ron Flagg, Legal Services Corporation President The Trump Administration’s proposed elimination of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) would have devastating effects on residents across …
May 12 2025 Community | In the News | Media | New at LSA | Press Release
Selma, AL – Legal Services Alabama (LSA), the state’s only nonprofit provider of free civil legal aid, is proud to announce the appointment of Tracy Kennie as the new Managing Attorney of its Selma office, serving the historic Black Belt region. Tracy Kennie’s journey with LSA began as a John Lewis Legal Fellow, a role …
Legal Services Alabama Director of Advocacy, Michael Forton, joined Justice in Aging for their “Spotlighting Equity” video series. Listen to his interview to learn more about elder law strategies in Alabama and the work LSA is doing to uplift and empower our older clients across the state. https://vimeo.com/950982746
