Organization Description:
The mission of Houston Volunteer Lawyers is to provide free legal services to low-income people in Harris County and to promote volunteerism among lawyers.
To volunteer, contact:
Location:
1111 Bagby, Suite FLB 300
Houston, 77002
Location Map:
Needed
Phone Number:
Website:
Counties Served:
Area(s) of Law:
Benefits
Business
Consumer
Civil Rights
Education
Elder
Estates & Probate
Family
Guardianship
Housing
Health
Veterans
Tax
Special Populations Served:
Children
People with disabilities
Seniors
HIV-positive
Veterans
Military
Opportunities to represent clients in court, administrative hearings, or other venues:
Yes
Non-litigation opportunites:
Transactional
Clinics
Community outreach and education
Pro se assistance
Intake and screening
Mentorship
Advice Line/Desk
Remote access
Opportunities for:
Lawyer
Paralegal
Law student
Interpreter/translator
Opportunities well-suited for a group to work on together (for example: several lawyers from one firm or legal department):
Yes
Training provided for volunteers:
Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Substantive Training
Mentorship or supervision provided for volunteers:
Staff attorney mentor
Mentor upon request
Assigned mentor
Staff monitors progress of case
Malpractice coverage provided for volunteers:
Yes
Translation/interpretation provided for volunteers:
Yes