Access to Justice

Contrary to popular belief people are not guaranteed access to an attorney when they encounter civil legal issues.

November 30, 2011
Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Supreme Court launched a new website this week to provide the public with valuable resources to help navigate the court system. The new site, JusticeForAllTN.com, is...
October 11, 2011
Davidson County judges hosted a luncheon Friday to celebrate volunteer attorneys who have “stepped up to the plate” to provide legal assistance to people in need. More than 200 attorneys attended the...
September 1, 2011
Nashville, Tenn. – The Supreme Court’s new universally accepted court forms are now available online for Tennesseans to use in courtrooms across the state. These eight forms, which become effective...
July 27, 2011
Nashville, Tenn. –The Tennessee Supreme Court today adopted a new Rule that allows the high court to make certain court forms universally accepted in courts across Tennessee. The Court also filed a...
February 8, 2011
Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee Supreme Court today approved the first retired attorney in the state to take part in the Court’s new pro bono emeritus program. This program allows retired attorneys...
January 25, 2011
Attorneys and Community Leaders Pledge to Increase Pro Bono EffortsNashville , Tenn. - The Tennessee Supreme Court hosted the first ever statewide pro bono summit Friday as part of the Court’s...
September 8, 2010
The Tennessee Supreme Court has established a program allowing retired attorneys to provide pro bono legal services as yet another step in the Court’s effort to improve access to justice in the state...
June 22, 2010
The Tennessee Supreme Court today unveiled plans to host a statewide pro bono summit as a part of the Court's effort to address access to justice in Tennessee. The pro bono summit was just one of...
July 8, 2009
Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Supreme Court has amended Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 43 and Rule 8, RPC 1.15, the Rules of Professional Conduct, to require attorneys who hold eligible client funds...
April 3, 2009
The Tennessee Supreme Court today announced the creation of a new statewide Access to Justice Commission to help address the growing civil legal needs crisis in Tennessee. The ten-member Commission...

Justice for All Website

As part of the Supreme Court's Access to Justice initiative, the Court has launched a website with forms, information and other resources for people who need legal assistance and attorneys and community members who wish to volunteer. Click the button above or visit JusticeForAllTN.com.

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Contact

For more information about the Acess to Justice program, please contact:

Anne-Louise Wirthlin
Access to Justice Coordinator
615-741-2687
anne.louise.wirthlin@tncourts.gov