August 19, 2016 
eBrief


Pro Hops Vino has teamed up with United Johnson this year for a Bourbon Tasting!

At this years Pro Hops Vino! event, September 22, not only will there be exceptional wines, craft brews, and local food, there will be a new Bourbon tasting. United Johnson is supplying guests with two different brands of Bourbon:  Virgil Kaine and Coopers' Craft.

Virgil Kaine:  Ginger-infused Bourbon and Robber Baron Rye Whiskey.
Coopers' Craft:  A  new Bourbon from Brown-Forman, who  manufactures  Jack Daniels and Woodford Reserve.
 HELP A CLIENT IN NEED
1.  This aunt needs help adopting her three-year-old niece  

This aunt raised her niece, has legal custody, and now wants to adopt her. The niece's father is deceased and a BBVLP staff attorney talked to the mother to ensure she is in full support of this adoption . ( 16-0006516)

2. Help this abused mother through her divorce process

Please help this mother of three receive a divorce from her spouse who was convicted of raping his past girlfriend. Mother has a current Protection from Abuse against her spouse. 
(16-0006507)

*Clients face is blurred due to domestic violence 
*This is the second time in eBrief


4. This disabled client needs help against his landlord


This client would like help getting his deposit back from a former landlord after renting a room in a house. The statutory 60 days have past, and the landlord refuses to return the deposit. Client is disabled and is currently living in a shelter. Client has been approved affidavit of hardship.   (16-0006316)

*This is the second time in eBrief

 BE A HELP DESK VOLUNTEER
Monday & Thursday Mornings

Jamie  Erdberg, Sirote Permutt, helps at the Civil Help Desk. 


Wednesday Mornings

Priscilla Kelley helps a client at the Domestic Relations Help Desk. 



Homeless Shelter Help Desk
Tuesday Mornings
1st & 3rd at Pathways | 2nd & 4th at Firehouse

Caitlin Looney, Burr Forman, talks to a client at Pathways Women Shelter. 



 HELP DESK ATTORNEYS: 76 CLIENTS SERVED
Jennifer Buettner, Southern Company
Patricia Doblar
Jamie Erdberg, Sirote Permutt
Melinda Guillaume
Kendra Johnson
Priscilla Kelley
Caitlin Looney, Burr Forman
Alex McSwain
John Milledge
Louise Tharaud

Volunteers:
Jessica Chang , Cumberland Law School
 ATTORNEYS WHO CLOSED CASES:

Pooja Chawla
Law at Pooja Chawla

Pooja helped a man who worked but was low-income obtain a divorce from his wife who he had been separated for seven years. The man had paid child support in full and on time but couldn't afford an attorney. 


Kimberly Vines
Bradley

Kimberly helped a low-income couple who worked in fast-food and at a warehouse obtain an uncontested divorce. Kimberly said, "The client and her now ex-husband were wonderful to work with."

 ATTORNEYS ACCEPTING CASES THIS WEEK:
Melinda Guillaume
Charles Todd Henderson John Lawes
Wade S. Anderson & Associates
Alexander McSwain
Kendra Johnson Leah Scalise
Hughes & Scalise
Whitney Seals
Pate & Cochrun
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