Senior Attorneys
Although lawyers are encourage to provide pro bono services throughout their careers they are often not offered a role to play after retirement. Atlanta Legal Aid provides a variety of volunteer opportunities for senior attorneys. Several options are listed below, but senior attorneys can assist with any of our projects.
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Senior Legal HotlinePro bono attorneys provide advice to seniors over the age of 60 who have legal questions. |
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Estate Planning ProjectAttorneys assist low-income clients with estate planning documents. |
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Enhanced Services ProjectVolunteers follow up with clients to ensure they have been able to follow through with advice on limited matters. |
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Bankruptcy ClinicAttorneys advise pro se bankruptcy litigants at this monthly clinic. Clients are not represented, but are involved in bankruptcy proceedings
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Property Tax AppealsVolunteers assist homeowners by determining whether they should appeal their property taxes and advocate for clients at hearings. |
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Other OpportunitiesInterested in volunteering in another way? Reach out to us! We'd love to hear how you feel you could contribute to our organization |
Interested in volunteering? Give us a call at 678-500-2240 or email Cari Hipp at volunteers@atlantalegalaid.org
Atlanta Legal Aid also provides opportunities for Senior Attorneys to get involved in a variety of opportunities through our Senior Attorneys Program