Statewide Organizations
ACLU OF NORTH CAROLINA COOPERATING ATTORNEYS PROGRAM
www.acluofnorthcarolina.org
The ACLU-NC Legal Foundation seeks through litigation to advance understanding and acceptance of civil liberties principles by persuading courts to recognize new legal principles; convincing courts to apply established principles widely ignored in practice; and educating the public, through publicity generated by such litigation, to appreciate the civil liberties principles involved. Our cases are handled by attorneys in private practice who donate their time pro bono to defend the Bill of Rights and corresponding provisions of the North Carolina Constitution.
Contact Katherine Parker, Legal Director aclukenney@nc.rr.com
P.O. Box 28004, Raleigh, NC 27611
Phone: (919) 834-3466.
DISABILITY RIGHTS NORTH CAROLINA
www.disabilityrightsnc.org
Disability Rights North Carolina is a private non profit organization. Designated by the Governor in 2007 to ensure the rights of all state citizens with disabilities through individual advocacy and system change, DRNC is part of a national system of federally mandated independent disability agencies. DRNC is completely independent of government and the disability service system in order to be free of any conflicts of interests which would undermine our capacity to advocate vigorously on behalf of the human and legal rights of people with disabilities. Disability Rights helps people across North Carolina gain access to services and opportunity through its advocacy and legal expertise.
Contact John Rittelmeyer jmr@m-j.com
2626 Glenwood Ave., Suite 550, Raleigh, NC 27608
Phone: (877) 235-4210
CENTER FOR DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION
www.cdpl.org
The Center provides direct representation and consultation with attorneys representing indigent persons charged or convicted in capital cases. Volunteer attorneys assist with investigative work and legal research and writing.
Contact Shelagh Kenney Shelagh@cdpl.org
201 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27701
Phone: (919) 956-9545.
LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA, ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN’S SERVICES (ACS)
http://www.legalaidnc.org/public/learn/Statewide_Projects/ACS/default.aspx
ACS provides free legal representation for children who are in need of medical, psychiatric, special education and foster care/adoption services to which they are entitled under state and federal law. ACS provides free legal counsel to disadvantaged young people who are suffering from educational failure, developmental delays, and/or adverse health caused by lack of implementation of governmental benefits assistance.
Contact Angela Grant, PAI Coordinator angelag@legalaidnc.org
PO Box 2101, Durham, NC 27702
Phone: (919) 2226-0052
LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA, BATTERED IMMIGRANT PROJECT (BIP)
http://www.legalaidnc.org/public/learn/Statewide_Projects/BIP/default.aspx
Domestic violence is a pervasive problem among North Carolina’s immigrant population, just as it is among U.S. citizens. Battered immigrants need legal assistance in order to navigate the complex maze of immigration laws that change on a regular basis. BIP provides comprehensive and culturally appropriate legal services to battered immigrants across the state of North Carolina, such as legal assistance with Domestic Violence protective orders, Family Law issues, Public Benefits and Immigration Issues.
Contact Rona Karacacova, BIP Coordinator ronak@legalaidnc.org
1431 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204
Phone: 1-800-738-3868 x215
LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION INITIATIVE (DVPI)
http://www.legalaidnc.org/public/learn/Statewide_Projects/DVPI/default.aspx
DVPI is a specialized, statewide project of Legal Aid of North Carolina that provides legal assistance to victims of domestic violence. It is comprised of attorney/advocates based in Legal Aid of North Carolina field offices and a project director located in Raleigh. These DVPI attorneys/advocates are trained in the laws available to help increase the safety and self-sufficiency of victims, as well as the dynamics of domestic violence and safety planning.
Contact TeAndra Miller, DVPI Project Director teandram@legalaidnc.org
224 S. Dawston Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: (919) 856-2157
LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA, FARM WORKERS UNIT (FWU)
http://www.legalaidnc.org/public/learn/Statewide_Projects/FWU_Summary.aspx
This program provides free civil legal services to low-income farmers and migrant workers in the state. The program's greatest needs are for: (i) Spanish-speaking attorneys or attorneys with Spanish speaking support staff; and (ii) attorneys with experience in workers compensation law.
Contact Marylee Hall, Managing Attorney maryh@legalaidnc.org
224 South Dawson Street, Raleigh, NC 27611
Phone: (919) 856-2180
LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA, MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE PROJECT (MFP)
http://www.legalaidnc.org/public/learn/Statewide_Projects/MFP/default.aspx
The goal of MFP is to keep working poor and working families in possession of their homes and their equity. By providing quality legal representation in foreclosure actions, the Project saves homes, preserves credit ratings and strives to make prohibitive the cost of conducting business for the unscrupulous brokers and lenders. The Project also promotes community education to increase awareness of home finance best practices and the dangers of predatory lending.
Contact Johnnie Larrie, Project Leader johnniel@legalaidnc.org
LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA, SENIOR LAW PROJECT (SLP)
http://www.legalaidnc.org/public/learn/Statewide_Projects/SLP/default_SLP.aspx
SLP specifically serves clients that are 60 years of age or older. Special priority is given to the population consisting of those seniors with the greatest economic or social need. Clients who are age 60 or older are exempt from income limitations and are eligible for our services.
LAND LOSS PREVENTION PROJECT
www.landloss.org
Created by the North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers, this Project assists low-income individuals, and particularly small farmers, who have legal problems with their land. It refers poor landowners to private attorneys who represent them on a pro bono basis. The types of cases accepted by the Project include: farm credit; foreclosures; partitions; actions to clear title and for trespass or ejectment; adverse possession; clearing title to inherited property; eminent domain; zoning; bankruptcy cases involving potential land loss; mineral rights and natural resources cases; land loss due to community or industrial development; wills and estate planning; contract scams and title searches. The Program is in need of attorneys willing to volunteer their time on a pro bono basis, particularly in the areas of estate planning and bankruptcy.
Contact Savi Horne, Executive Director, at savi@landloss.org
411 West Chapel Hill Street, Suite 1104, Durham, NC 27701
Phone: (919) 682-5969
HOSPICE PRO BONO PROJECT
This is a project of the NCBA’S Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law Section. Attorneys volunteer to draft simple wills, living wills, durable powers of attorney, health care powers of attorney and similar documents for Hospice patients who have been prescreened for financial eligibility. Due to the nature of the clients’ condition, acceptance of a Hospice patient’s case will require immediate attention and completion.
Contact Tim Nordgren, tnordgren@macroclaw.com
Amy Kincaid, akincaid@sbaal.com
NC CENTER FOR NONPROFITS
www.ncnonprofits.org
This organization provides opportunities for volunteer lawyers to provide up to one hour of pro bono legal services to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a budget of $750,000 or less. The Center's staff screens for appropriate pro bono requests and refers appropriate callers to a volunteer attorney. To be included in the network of volunteer attorneys, complete the brief form found at http://www.ncnonprofits.org/pbpinfoform.asp to identify specific areas of expertise or call for more information.
Contact Geia Williams, Program Assistant, gwilliams@ncnonprofits.org
1110 Navaho Drive, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: (919) 790-1555 x114
NC COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (NCCADV)
www.nccadv.org
NCCADV is a statewide non-profit membership organization providing support services to approximately 90 local domestic violence programs across the state, as well as allied professionals. NCCADV's Public Policy Initiative advocates improving statewide policies and legislation to positively impact the lives of survivors of domestic violence and their children. One of the most common requests that NCCADV receives is for legal representation for victims of domestic violence. Volunteer attorneys are needed.
Contact Beth Froehling, Public Policy Specialist bfroehling@nccadv.org
123 W Main Street, Suite 700, Durham, NC 27701
Phone: (919) 956-9124
NORTH CAROLINA JUSTICE CENTER
www.ncjustice.org
This statewide nonprofit program provides civil legal services to low-income persons in matters that generally cannot be handled by federally funded legal services programs due to congressional restrictions. Among the types of cases handles by the NCJC are: class action lawsuits; legislative and administrative representation; major cases that have significance to poor people in North Carolina; cases involving undocumented aliens; and cases involving immigrants. NCJC also supports the work of legal services and pro bono attorneys through CLE training, consultation and advice on individual cases, writing amicus briefs, and publishing a regular review of major developments in poverty law.
Contact Melinda Lawrence, Executive Director Melinda@ncjustice.org
P.O. Box 28068, Raleigh, NC 27611
Phone: (919) 856-2570
NC PRISONER LEGAL SERVICES, INC
www.ncpls.org
The NCPLS provides a range of legal services to the state's prisoners, including advice and representation in civil rights actions, tort claims, state and federal post-conviction proceedings, and immigration detainers.
Contact Mary Pollard, Executive Director
1110 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27604
Phone: (919) 856-2200
NC COALITION AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT
www.nccasa.org
NCCASA is an inclusive statewide alliance working to end sexual violence through education, to end sexual violence through education, advocacy, and legislation. The 70 rape crisis centers we work with provide crisis intervention, court advocacy, and hospital accompaniment. NCCASA can use pro bono attorney for legislative committee our local centers can use attorneys for to represent victims of sexual violence.
Contact Monika Johnson-Hostler, Executive Director, monika@nccasa.org
183 Wind Chime Court, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27615
Phone: (919) 431-0995
OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES
http://www.nccourts.org/Citizens/GAL/Default.asp
Children involved in the court process require special protection. The Guardian ad Litem Program, which exists in nearly every county of the state, gives the abused, neglected or dependent child a representative who is specially trained to speak up for the child. Attorney advocates are appointed to work with the trained volunteers to protect the child's legal rights. See the entry for Guardian ad Litem for each county to find the contact person in your area.
Contact at http://www.nccourts.org/Citizens/GAL/Contact.asp
