May 13 2021 Staff | The Advocate
Huntsville John Lewis Legal Fellow, Tamara Imam, has been working hard to keep people housed during the pandemic. Despite being early in her career, Imam has found great success in the courtroom and her ability to resolve client issues. A couple who reached out to LSA after facing eviction were able to stay in their …
May 10 2021 Press Release | Staff | The Advocate
Ishmael Jaffree, civil rights activist and pro bono attorney with Legal Services Alabama (LSA), is a recipient of the 2021 Kutak-Dodds Prize from the National Legal Aid and Defender Association (NLADA). According to NLADA, the Kutak-Dodds Prize is awarded to “civil legal aid attorneys, public defenders, assigned counsel, or public interest lawyers who, through the …
April 15 2021 In the News | Press Release | The Advocate
Established in 2020, by Legal Services Alabama (LSA) the John Lewis Hope Award was bestowed on the late Congressman for his lifetime commitment to social justice. This year’s recipient, Stacey Abrams, was chosen for her dedication to carrying on the legacy of Lewis’ social justice and political work. Abrams’ work with Fair Fight Action embodies Lewis’ …
April 12 2021 Staff
Staff Attorney Valynda Jerome-Williams from our Mobile office has made a big impact on the lives of recent clients seeking help with their financial security. From public benefits to wage garnishment, Jerome-Williams’ hard work has helped many families find much needed security. In two cases, Jerome-Williams worked with single mothers dealing with debt collections. In …
March 10 2021 Staff
During a time where so many are experiencing housing insecurity, Rae Bolton – LSA Lead Attorney in the Birmingham office – has been passionately working to keep people housed. In one case, a client fell behind in her mortgage payments after being diagnosed with cancer. She signed a mortgage modification with her servicer and began …
February 16 2021 Press Release | Staff | The Advocate
March 4, 2021 Legal Services Alabama (LSA) and AIDS Alabama team up to launch a series of trainings to increase HIV/AIDS awareness in the legal landscape of Alabama. LSA and AIDS Alabama are one of nine the recipients to receive an American Bar Association (ABA) grant funded by the HIV Impact Project. The award is …
January 29 2021 Staff
During the last month Birmingham Staff Attorney, Faye Doss Suggs, has provided excellent legal aid services to many families struggling with their finances and homes. In one case, a senior client came to LSA in search of financial security. Previously, the client’s son had been receiving alimony checks from her ex-husband on her behalf. After …
January 07 2021 In the News | The Advocate
Our 2020 Annual Report is now available! LSA would like to thank all of the funders, sponsors, donors and partners who make our work possible. Read our 2020 report to learn more about the positive change LSA has been able to affect across Alabama in the last year. 2020 PDF 2020 ONLINE
January 04 2021 Uncategorized
LSA is excited to kick off the new year with the announcement of two new additions to our board of directors. Jerry Edward Carter, Sr. Tuscaloosa native Jerry Edward Carter, Sr. is, “extremely grateful and proud to be selected to serve as a board member for Legal Services of Alabama.” Carter is a former Aircraft …
December 30 2020 Staff
Throughout the month of December, Birmingham John Lewis Legal Fellow, Frederick Spight, has provided outstanding service to clients struggling with a variety of unemployment and public benefits issues. Thanks to Spight, his clients have gained stability and access to benefits that are even more important now than ever. In one case, Spight restored benefits for …
