Organization Description:
Tarrant County Volunteer Attorney Services (TVAS) is a community service committee under the Tarrant County Bar Foundation. TVAS' objectives are: to serve the Tarrant County community by connecting Tarrant County attorneys with those who could not otherwise afford representation; to encourage participation from our legal community in pro bono legal services; and to create a program that recognizes individual attorneys, law firms, and corporations in Tarrant County for their commitment to pro bono legal represetation.
To volunteer, contact:
Location:
1315 Calhoun St.
Fort Worth, 76102
Location Map:
Needed
Phone Number:
Website:
Counties Served:
Area(s) of Law:
Divorce
Wills & Estate
Guardianship
Special Populations Served:
Low income
Opportunities to represent clients in court, administrative hearings, or other venues:
Yes
Non-litigation opportunites:
Clinics
Communications
Community outreach and education
Consulting
Intake and screening
Opportunities for:
Lawyer
Law student
Paralegal
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)
Orientation
Substantive Training
Mentorship or supervision provided for volunteers:
Mentor upon request
Staff monitors progress of case
Malpractice coverage provided for volunteers:
Yes
Translation/interpretation provided for volunteers:
No