MVLS has a numerous clients facing foreclosure who are in need of pro bono legal help. No prior experience necessary but training is required. Contact the Pro Bono Resource Center (PBRC) at 410-837-9379 (www.probonomd.org) to sign up for a free seminar. All volunteers will be given an experienced mentor. Transactional attorneys are welcomed - many non-litigation matters available. Once you've received the PBRC training, contact Michelle at 443-451-4068 or Michelle@mvlslaw.org for available cases.
Collection
Client has two wage garnishments. The first is a student loan from ECMC. The client states that the balance of the debt was paid off via garnishment, yet they are still trying to collect funds from her. The second garnishment is for the balance owed on a Best Buy credit card. The client disputes the amount owed, but would like to resolve the debt. If you are interested in this case, please contact Dania@mvlslaw.org or 443-451-4069. MVLS Case Number 094307BC02.
Client needs assistance making a payment arrangement with Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. She entered the country on May 1, 2006. On May 28, 2006, she gave birth to a baby at Sinai Hospital. At the time the client did not have any income and she was not able to pay the medical bill. The client is now working and would like to make an arrangement to pay the bill. The hospital is threatening to send the bill into collection, but has not filed any legal action against the client. If you are interested in this case, please contact Dania@mvlslaw.org or 443-451-4069. MVLS Case Number 094080BC02.
Probate
Client's husband passed away in August 2008. He received a Workers Compensation award and settled his claim for $3,000 before passing away. Client contacted the attorney to inform him that her husband passed away and that she needed the money from the settlement to pay for his funeral. He told her to submit a bill and he paid the expenses directly. There is currently a balance leftover of approximately $1,700. There are no other assets. The client would like assistance with administering his estate so that she can collect the rest of the funds from his settlement. If you are interested in this case, please contact Dania@mvlslaw.org or 443-451-4069. MVLS Case Number 092800BC95.
Tax
Client owes approximately $16,000 in back taxes for 1996 and 1997. Client would like a volunteer tax attorney to go over the client’s options. If you are interested in this case, please contact Michelle@mvlslaw.org or 443-451-4068. MVLS Case Number 094359BC24
The client received a Notice of Intent to Levy dated June 16, 2008 because he defaulted on an installment agreement. The IRS garnished the client's wages in 2006. The client also received a Notice of Income Tax Wage Lien from the State of Maryland dated September 2, 2004. He is now unemployed, and would like a volunteer tax attorney to work out an agreement until he is able to make payments. Remaining IRS balance - $8,364.29. Remaining State of Maryland balance - $3,572.46. If you are interested in this case, please contact Michelle@mvlslaw.org or 443-451-4068. MVLS Case Number 094073BC24
The client owes approximately $3000 to the IRS. The client would like to have a payment arrangement set up. If you are interested in this case, please contact Michelle@mvlslaw.org or 443-451-4068. MVLS Case Number 094352BC24
The client owes the IRS approximately $3000 in back taxes from years 2003 and 2005. The client was on a payment plan until he lost his job. The client would like to make another payment arrangement set up. If you are interested in this case, please contact Michelle@mvlslaw.org or 443-451-4068. MVLS Case Number 094152BC24
SEXUAL ASSAULT LEGAL INSTITUTE
Copyright
The Sexual Assault Legal Institute (SALI) is seeking help with a copyright issue. SALI provides legal services to low income survivors of sexual assault and child sexual abuse in Maryland. It is part of the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA), a 501(c)(3) organization and is an MLSC grantee. SALI has developed a manual to help attorneys working with sexual assault survivors in Maryland. Several of the chapters were written by a different agency (and used with their permission). Questions have arisen about how best to structure the copyright to protect both works. If you can help with this, please call SALI's director, Lisae C. Jordan, at 301-565-2277 or email, lisae.jordan.esq@gmail.com.
HOMELESS PERSONS REPRESENTATION PROJECT
Are you interested in helping those who have served our country? The Homeless Persons Representation Project is looking for a few good volunteers to assist with their Veterans Benefits Project. This project provides pro bono representation to Homeless Veterans to assist them in recovering both the pensions and benefits for service-connected injuries to
which they are entitled. Please help them improve the lives of our Maryland Veterans! HPRP provides substantive training sessions, including a comprehensive training manual, support and mentoring, and malpractice insurance.
Please contact Jon Moseley at jmoseley@probonomd.org to be placed on the interest list for the next training (TBA).