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
Hallowell lawyer recognized for volunteer legal aid hours
FROM THE KENNEBEC JOURNAL/MORNING SENTINEL BY BETTY ADAMS. View original story here.Read More
Maine Law students gear up for busy summer as Rural Practice Fellows
Here is a great article from Mainebiz: Maine Law students gear up for busy summer as Rural Practice Fellows. A three-year Rural Pilot Program launched last year by Maine Law with funding from the Maine Justice Foundation.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
End of protection for Salvadorans fills immigrant families with dread
Nearly 200,000 people face a choice of leaving the U.S.Read More
Maine school moves to reverse shortage of rural lawyers
From The Portland Press Herald, staff writer, NOEL K. GALLAGHER.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
Legislature Should Fully Fund Commission on Indigent Legal Services
Legislature should fully fund Commission on Indigent Legal Services. The independent state agency is out of money, and it’s the poor of Maine who will ultimately suffer.Read 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
Protecting the Vulnerable Remains a Priority
The following article ran in Maine Voices in the Maine Sunday Telegram on 6/4/17. The Maine Justice Foundation aims to help protect those who face additional barriers, even within systems to help them.Read More