Legal Services Available Free in Connecticut
For problems stemming from the April Storms
Release Date: July 17, 2007
Release Number: 1700-036
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WINDSOR, Conn. --- To help Connecticut residents deal with potential legal problems caused by the April 15-16 nor’easter and subsequent flooding, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State of Connecticut can provide free legal counseling services.
“There are Connecticut home owners, renters and business owners with real estate problems, financial complications and other storm-related legal matters who might benefit from legal advice and assistance,” says FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Parker.
The program is carried out by the Young Lawyers Division of the Connecticut Chapter of the American Bar Association. Attorney Cynthia Andrews DiPreta, Connecticut representative for the Young Lawyers Disaster Legal Services Program, says that Connecticut lawyers volunteer their time to provide legal counsel to those low income individuals affected by the April storms who cannot otherwise secure legal services.
“I commend these Connecticut lawyers for volunteering their time to help residents in need,” Governor M. Jodi Rell said. “I urge people in need of storm-related legal advice to call the Young Lawyers message line today.”
To locate an attorney for storm-related legal advice, call the Young Lawyers message line at 866-401-1952. Free legal services will be offered only for a limited time.
FEMA coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.
Last Modified: Tuesday, 17-Jul-2007 18:08:21