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UPDATE: After the story aired, the landlord decided to not hike Matt’s rent an extra $350 per month. Nashville rent is showing no signs of coming down, and now the federal rent relief money is about to dry up too. For some — lease renewals are coming up at the end of the year. “Housing …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – There’s been an uptick in people getting kicked out of their homes in Nashville in recent months, according to data provided by the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office. There were 308 evictions in October, according to the department, compared to 145 in October of 2021. In September, there were 226 evictions compared …
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands announced that Shelby Dodson has been promoted to managing attorney of its Gallatin office. Dodson previously served as a staff attorney in Legal Aid Society’s Gallatin office since 2018, where she has represented hundreds of low-income and vulnerable residents of Macon, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale and Wilson …
Expungement Clinic Lawyers Donate Over $12K in Legal Services Attorneys from Butler Snow, Bradley, Baker Donelson and Adams and Reese participated in an expungement clinic at Belmont School of Law on Friday as part of the Capitol City Challenge. Attorneys and Belmont Law students were welcomed by TBA Vice President Ed Lanquist and Davidson County …
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Junio 23 del 2022 – La firma de abogados sin fines de lucro, Legal Aid Society y la organización Conexión Américas anunciaron hoy un nuevo programa piloto de dos años. El programa “Derecho a representación legal” tiene como objetivo proveer educación y asistencia legal a arrendatarios de bajos ingresos que califiquen para el …
NASHVILLE, Tennessee – Legal Aid Society and Conexión Américas today announced a new two-year pilot program, Right to Counsel, aimed at providing outreach, education and legal aid to qualifying low-income renters. The $2.6 million program, approved by Metro Council on June 7, is being funded through the American Rescue Plan and is the first of …
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 13, 2022 — Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Tennessee’s largest nonprofit law firm, announced today that Zac Oswald has been promoted to senior deputy director of client services. In this role, Oswald will continue to lead the firm’s housing practice group while taking on additional leadership responsibilities across the …
By Attorney Allison Jones, Managing Attorney Legal Aid Society Seniors are among the most vulnerable members of our communities. Particularly for those who have mobility limitations or don’t have family members living nearby, some of the unavoidable tasks of everyday life can become overwhelming. As we celebrate Grandparents’ Day this Sept. 11, it’s a good …
Nashville icon Eddie George was in the spotlight again this spring, as he helped the Legal Aid Society (LAS) raise over $127,000 at the Breakfast of Champions fundraiser held April 6. The money raised will help LAS as we ensure all Middle Tennessee residents can gain access to the justice system, overcome unfair circumstances, …