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Eviction Notices Raise Questions About Metro Support for Affordable Housing

August 19, 2024 Comments Off on Eviction Notices Raise Questions About Metro Support for Affordable Housing

Hobson Flats, a complex in Antioch run by Elmington Property Group, is classified as affordable housing. Despite this designation, it’s now facing serious allegations. Local advocacy organizations Poder Popular and Tennessee Student Solidarity Network recently claimed that Elmington has evicted…

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Can a landlord refuse to rent to me because I am a part of the LGBTQIA+ community?

June 4, 2024 Comments Off on Can a landlord refuse to rent to me because I am a part of the LGBTQIA+ community?

The Fair Housing Act of 1968 represents a cornerstone of civil rights legislation in the United States, prohibiting discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Over the years, this landmark law has…

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Nashville Firma de abogados Legal Aid Society y Conexión Américas anuncian el programa “Derecho a representación legal”

September 15, 2022 Comments Off on Nashville Firma de abogados Legal Aid Society y Conexión Américas anuncian el programa “Derecho a representación legal”

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…

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Zac Oswald Promoted To Senior Deputy Director Of Client Services

September 15, 2022 Comments Off on Zac Oswald Promoted To Senior Deputy Director Of Client Services

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…

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Legal Aid Society Raises $127K at Breakfast of Champions Fundraiser with Help from TSU Coach Eddie George

May 26, 2022 Comments Off on Legal Aid Society Raises $127K at Breakfast of Champions Fundraiser with Help from TSU Coach Eddie George

  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…

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Legal Aid Society Moves Gallatin Office to New Location

April 19, 2017 Comments Off on Legal Aid Society Moves Gallatin Office to New Location

GALLATIN, Tenn., April 18, 2017 – Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Tennessee’s largest non-profit law firm, announced today that it has relocated its Gallatin office from 650 N Water Ave. to 106 Public Square, Suite 109. The office space is…

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Legal Aid Society Hires Two Attorneys, Expands Legal Expertise

March 28, 2017 Comments Off on Legal Aid Society Hires Two Attorneys, Expands Legal Expertise

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 28, 2017 — Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Tennessee’s largest non-profit law firm, announced today that two new attorneys – Kerry Dietz and Tiffany Tant-Shafer – have joined the firm. Dietz will practice…

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Legal Aid Society Hires Two New Attorneys

February 7, 2017 Comments Off on Legal Aid Society Hires Two New Attorneys

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Feb. 3, 2017 – 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. Matthew Silvey joins Legal Aid Society’s Cookeville office…

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Legal Aid Society Hires New Victim Advocate

January 3, 2017 Comments Off on Legal Aid Society Hires New Victim Advocate

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Jan. 3, 2017 – Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Tennessee’s largest non-profit law firm, announced today that a new victim advocate has been added to the firm. Dresden Suits joins the Nashville office as…

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Legal Aid Society Hires Two New Family Law Attorneys

December 15, 2016 Comments Off on Legal Aid Society Hires Two New Family Law Attorneys

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…

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