FROM SEACOASTONLINE.COM, 4/6/19 SANFORD — SIS Bank has become a Prime Partner in Maine’s “Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts” Program, an initiative that generates an ongoing source of funds to provide civil legal services for individuals and families who cannot afford it.Read More
Maine Justice Foundation Welcomes Four New Board Members; Announces 2019 president and officers
The Board of the Maine Justice Foundation has elected Bill Harwood of Verrill Dana as President and elected four new Directors: Grady Burns, Jerroll Crouter, Thaddeus Day and Gerald F. Petruccelli.Read More
Applications for Coffin Fellowships Open: Apply by October 12, 2018
The Coffin Family Law Fellowship provides legal representation in family law matters to clients who have qualified for pro bono assistance through the Volunteer Lawyers Project. Named after Frank M.Read More
Attorneys Nan Heald and Stan Tupper honored by Maine Justice Foundation; Senator Angus King presents Howard H. Dana, Jr. Award and New Lawyer Award.
The Maine Justice Foundation, at a breakfast event on March 5th 2018, honored two Portland attorneys who exemplify the foundation’s mission to ensure that all Maine people have access to the justice system.Read More
Falmouth lawyer’s life work is helping other attorneys in trouble
According to a recent study, lawyers suffer from substance abuse, anxiety and depression at almost double the rate of the general population, which jeopardizes more than their own health and welfare.
That’s why it’s so important to offer them confidential support and encouragement and to let them know they’re not alone, William Nugent saidRead More
Applications Now Open for 2018 and 2019 Maine Civil Legal Services Fund
Maine Civil Legal Services Fund Commission:
Announcement of Applications for 2018 and 2019 and Notice of Public Meeting
The Maine Civil Legal Services Fund Commission will make funding determinations for eligible civil legal service providers for 2018 and 2019 on the basis of written applications.Read More
Bar Fellows Reception June 22, 2017
The Board of the Maine Justice Foundation invites all Bar Fellows to a special reception at the Summer Conference of the Maine State Bar Association. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres 5:00PM – 6:00PM, Thursday, June 22, at Sugarloaf Mountain, Carrabassett Valley; Narrow Gauge room on the 2nd level of the main lodge.Read More
Join Us and Help Launch Our LGBT Justice Fund!
Finding Legal Services for the LGBT Community Is Getting a Little Easier! Please join Congressman and Gay Rights Advocate Barney Frank and the Maine Justice Foundation (MJF) to launch MJF’s New LGBT Justice Fund, which will provide funding for nonprofit organizations that address the civil legal aid needs of low-income and vulnerable LGBT people.Read More
Michael J. Levey and Michael S. Brown Endowment Fund
Maine Justice Foundation is very pleased to announce the establishment of our newest endowment fund: The Michael J. Levey and Michael S.Read More
Special Opportunity for Giving!
On December 18, 2015, Congress passed a tax bill that made the IRA Charitable Rollover permanent. This allows people aged 70-1/2 or older to transfer up to $100,000 annually from their IRA accounts directly to a charity.Read More