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September 01, 2017
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from 6 to 9 p.m. on September 21st at the Negro Southern League Museum. Get your tickets today at
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BBVLP Volunteer Attorney Whitney Seals wins case so mother keeps her paycheck
When this mother of two received a notice from her employer that 25 percent of her paycheck was being taken from her by a creditor who says she owed money from 14 years ago, she panicked.
"I was stunned," the mom said. "I know people say all the time that this debt is not mine, but I really did not owe this money."
The woman, who works as a lab technician at a local medical company, knew she could not afford to have a quarter of her check taken from her to pay a debt that she did not owe. She also could not afford an attorney and was not even aware that the creditor had already gone to court and won a default judgment for the debt against her.
Then she saw a sign in the courthouse for the Birmingham Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program Help Desk where she met Whitney Seals, an attorney with Pate & Cochrun, who was volunteering his skills. "I was happy to help because this woman was clearly in a bind," Seals said.
Seals filled a motion to exempt her wages from the garnishment and won. The judgment stands but there will be nothing on the woman's credit report.
"He was my angel," the mom said about Whitney.
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1. Please help this grandmother adopt her 15-year-old grandson
This client's grandson has been living with her for the last several months. The client receives disability, and if she adopts her grandson, he will be able to draw off the disability and become more financially secure. The child's mother supports this decision and the father is not in the picture.
(17-0009665)
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2. Please help this client create a will and advanced healthcare directive
This client is looking to create a simple will to leave his belongings to his children, as well as a durable power of attorney and an advanced healthcare directive. Please help give this client peace of mind.
(17-0009652)
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3. Please help this working mother obtain a divorce
After ten years of marriage, this client's husband abandoned her and their child. The client and her son recently had to relocate due to a fire at their apartment complex. Please help them move on with their lives.
(17-0009682)
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4. Please help this working mother take care of her handicapped daughter
This client is seeking to defend against a child support modification case filed by her ex-husband, who is behind $34,000 in support payments. Without this child support, she will not be able to take care of her handicapped daughter, who suffered a traumatic brain injury at age 16.
(17-0008372)
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5. Please help this disabled victim of domestic violence divorce her husband
This client wants to divorce her husband who is currently in jail for abuse and possession of a controlled substance. Please help her complete her divorce so she can move on with her life.
(17-0009609)
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HELP DESK ATTORNEYS: Thank you to the following attorneys
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Civil Help Desk:
32 clients served
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Barineau & Barineau
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Leon Johnson
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Preston Neel
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings
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Honza Prchal
Heninger Garrison Davis
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Moses Stone
Stone Law Firm
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Swiney & Bellenger
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Abby van Alstyne
Quinn, Connor, Weaver, Davies & Rouco
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Kary Wolfe
Jones Walker
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Domestic Relations Help Desk:
27 clients served
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Victoria Charles
Alexander Shunnarah
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Melinda Guillaume
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Kathryn Henry
The Zwiebel Law Firm
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Kendra Johnson
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Susan McAlister
and Charline Whyte
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Louis Montgomery
Bhate Environmental Associates
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Nathan Weinert
Najjar Denaburg
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April Bell
YWCA of Central Alabama
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Jessica Chang
JD
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Amy Chiou
Cumberland School of Law
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ATTORNEYS SIGNED UP FOR NEXT WEEK:
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April Bauder
Merrell Law Firm
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Brock Brett
Jefferson County Public Defender
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Perryn Carroll
Carroll & Carroll
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Tanisia Moore
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Volunteer
The BBVLP needs your help! Volunteer now to serve at one of our Help Desks.
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ATTORNEYS WHO CLOSED CASES THIS WEEK:
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Pamela Cousins
Pamela helped a woman through her divorce process. The client stated, "I really appreciated Ms. Cousins' help and thank God for her."
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Summer Walker
Summer helped a disabled client obtain his divorce.
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ATTORNEYS WHO ACCEPTED CASES THIS WEEK:
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Melanie Atha
Cabaniss, Johnston, Gardner, Dumas & O'Neal
Melanie took an uncontested divorce case.
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Michael Hanle
Jaffe, Hanle, Whisonant & White
Michael agreed to help a homeless client retain his
driver's license.
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John Milledge
John agreed to help a client through the divorce process.
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Louis Montgomery
Bhate Environmental Associates
Louis accepted an uncontested divorce case.
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Bressler, Amery & Ross
Donnie agreed to help a client through her divorce.
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UPCOMING CLE OPPORTUNITIES:
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| Judge Patricia Stephens |
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Seats still available for next week's Domestic Relations Pro Se CLE
Next Friday, September 8th,
Judge Patricia Stephens
and
Judge Nakita Blocton
will lead a CLE on best practices for serving pro se domestic relations clients. The CLE will be held from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Judge Stephens' courtroom in the Domestic Relations Courthouse at 2124 7th Avenue North. Participants will receive one CLE credit and a free lunch. Attendance is free; sign up by clicking
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Texas Supreme Court authorizes out-of-state lawyers to provide pro bono assistance to Hurricane Harvey victims
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The Texas State Supreme Court has entered an emergency order allowing non-Texas lawyers to practice Texas law for six months if they are assisting victims of Hurricane Harvey through a pro bono organization or a bar association.
- Register to volunteer with the Texas State Bar here.
- The Texas Supreme Court's order with the registration form for pro bono work can be found here.
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Thank you to our sponsors!
Vino Dire
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In memory of Mike Turner:
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Mike and Gillian Goodrich
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Hopeus Corpus
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Joe and Melinda Guillaume
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Ad Hops
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BBA Probate Section
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BBA Solo/Small Firm Section
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Sam and Betty Franklin
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Maura and Will Goodwyn
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Steve McKinney
Balch & Bingham
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In memory of
Belinda C. Bennet,
National Labor Relations Board
Region 10 Birmingham
Resident Officer
Contributors
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Adams & Reese
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Alabama Family Law Section
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BBA Federal Practice Section
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BBA Workers' Compensation Section
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Birmingham School of Law
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Bond & Botes
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Culotta, Scroggins, Hendricks, & Gillespie
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Hughes & Scalise
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Jaffe, Hanle, Whisonant, & Knight
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Katherine McDonald
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Meadow Homes
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Miglionico & Rumore
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Pam Weed
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Sara Williams
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Venue Sponsor
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Donations from the community are the number one funding source for the Volunteer Lawyer Program. Click
here
to donate.
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There are two ways attorneys can choose to help with the Volunteer Lawyer Program. Click
here
for what you can do.
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Only clients who cannot afford representative are served by the BBVLP. Click here to see the eligibility guidelines.
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