Nashville, Tenn. – In response to the devastating flooding throughout Tennessee, Chief Justice Janice M. Holder is urging Tennessee attorneys to assist with the relief efforts by providing pro bono legal services.
Although the full damage from this catastrophic event is still unknown, thousands of Tennesseans have been displaced or have suffered severe damage to their homes. As Tennesseans begin to recover from this catastrophic event, many citizens will require assistance with a variety of legal issues ranging from insurance and housing to document recovery.
“In the days and weeks ahead, thousands of Tennesseans will encounter a variety of legal issues that can be resolved through the pro bono efforts of attorneys,” Holder said. “It is important that our neighbors throughout Tennessee receive proper access to legal assistance following this disaster, and I encourage attorneys to step up and volunteer legal services to those in need.”
Attorneys who would like to offer pro bono legal assistance may do so through local pro bono programs or by signing up with the Tennessee Bar Association or Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services. A list of resources is available at www.tba.org/volunteer.