Free Disaster Legal Services Offered in New York
Release Date: May 16, 2007
Release Number: 1692-028
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ALBANY, N.Y. -- As part of the disaster recovery effort, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through an agreement with the American Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division (ABA/YLD) is now providing free legal help for qualified individuals who suffered damages or losses from the April nor'easter. Anyone needing legal assistance may call the toll-free hotline at 1-866-488-0268 for more information.
Residents of Albany, Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, Richmond (Borough of Staten Island), Ulster and Westchester counties may be eligible for the services, which include legal advice, counseling or certain types of representation. Types of assistance available might include:
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Landlord/tenant issues
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Help with contractors and home repair contracts
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Insurance claims
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Guardianships
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Powers of attorney
The free ABA/YLD Disaster Legal Services hotline is operational Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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: Thursday, 17-May-2007 08:09:47