Legal Aid Society Hires Two New Family Law Attorneys

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. Dec. 15, 2016—Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Tennessee’s largest non-profit law firm, announced today that two new attorneys have been added to the firm. Michelle (Miki) Sisco is the newest attorney in the Family Law Section of the Nashville office of Legal Aid Society. She most recently served as …

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Client Feedback

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Here are a few recent comments from our clients. Spelling and punctuation has not been changed. “Thank you for your time and efford, I appreccte what information was given to me. The information was helpful. I will do the best that I can afford. Thanks.” from GO for Claire Abely, housing attorney in our Nashville office …

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Julie Watson Lampley to Chair 2017 LAS Fundraising Campaign

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NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 14, 2016—Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Tennessee’s largest non-profit law firm, announced today that Julie Watson Lampley will serve as the 2017 chair of the Campaign for Equal Justice, an annual initiative that raises funds for Legal Aid Society. Lampley is an attorney and assistant practice group leader …

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Kathy Hardiman Joins Legal Aid Society as Secretary

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. Sept. 23, 2016 — Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Tennessee’s largest non-profit law firm, has hired Kathy Hardiman as a secretary in its Columbia office. Hardiman has been working on a part-time basis for Legal Aid Society since October, providing transcription services for attorneys. She joined Legal Aid Society …

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Obtaining Housing for a Trafficking Victim

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“Robin” became a sex-trafficking victim when her father sold her at the age of 8.  Despite a lengthy criminal record of prostitution (over 200 charges), Robin began turning her life around in her mid-thirties. She received services at The Next Door, went through the Magdalene House program, obtained employment, and regained custody of her children. …

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Helping a Family Scammed by a Fake Landlord

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“Joseph” and his wife and three children rented an apartment in the basement of a single family home. There were many problems with the apartment, and the landlord went months without fixing them. Joseph reported the issue to Nashville’s Metro Codes Administration and to the Metro Public Health Department. When Joseph received the agencies’ reports, …

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Tullahoma Office Moves To New Location

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TULLAHOMA, Tenn., Sept. 8, 2016 – Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Tennessee’s largest non‐profit law firm, announced today that it has relocated its Tullahoma office from 123 NW Atlantic St. to 281 Industrial Blvd.  The new 4,400‐square‐foot office location is located just minutes from downtown Tullahoma. “While our old office served …

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Legal Aid Society and Pro Bono Attorneys Provided Tennesseans with $23.3 Million in Free Legal Assistance in 2015

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 30, 2016 – Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands and the attorneys who assist the organization on a pro bono basis through its Volunteer Lawyers Program collectively provided Tennesseans with $23.3 million in free legal assistance and representation in 2015, the non-profit law firm announced today. That’s a 2.6 …

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Legal Aid Society Announces 2016 Community Campaign Chair

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., August 9, 2016—Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Tennessee’s largest non-profit law firm, announced today that George Anderson, co-founder of Anderson Benson insurance agency, will serve as the 2016 community campaign chair for its Campaign for Equal Justice fundraising campaign. This year’s goal is to raise $827,000 to support Legal …

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Legal Aid Society Hires Two New Attorneys

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. July 27, 2016 – Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Tennessee’s largest non-profit law firm, announced today that two new attorneys have been added to their firm. Shaina Thompson is the newest attorney in the Family Law Section of the Nashville office of Legal Aid Society, after volunteering and working …

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