what is a staff attorney at pisgah legal servicws

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PLS Staff Pisgah Legal Services employs attorneys, client advocates, fundraisers and legal support staff who are committed to providing free legal help to thousands of local people each year. Our offices are located in Asheville, Brevard, Burnsville, Hendersonville, Highlands/Cashiers, Marshall, Newland, Rutherfordton, and Spruce Pine.

Pisgah Legal Services employs attorneys, client advocates, fundraisers and legal support staff who are committed to providing free legal help to thousands of local people each year.

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When does the NC eviction moratorium end?

The eviction moratorium is ending July 31, and there has been confusion around what this means for NC renters, based on the decision to end the NC eviction moratorium. Pisgah Legal attorney David Bartholomew explains that renters are still protected...

Is HealthCare.gov open?

HealthCare.gov is open, you may be able to get more savings and lower costs due to COVID relief. Pisgah Legal is once again offering free assistance helping local people review their options and sign up. Make an appointment online or call 828-210-3404. Make An Appointment Watch this Video.

When will NC Medicaid be managed?

NC Medicaid Moved to Managed Care. Jul 6, 2021. As of July 1, 2021, 1.6 million Medicaid beneficiaries were moved into the managed care system. Medicaid is now managed by private insurance companies instead of being a state-run and managed program to care for millions of low income North...

Student Attorney

Assisted in drafting wills and other estate planning documents for indigent clients.

Legal Intern

Conducted research for violent criminal cases and conducted jail interviews with clients.

Tanzeel Hak

Public Defender, Legal Aid Society Manhattan Criminal Defense Practice. Co-author of Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Associate Attorney

General Practice including: Criminal Law, Family and Domestic, Wills, POAs, Civil Disputes, Contracts, and Business Planning.#N#Litigation, Client Counseling, Negotiations, and Document Drafting.

Editor in Chief

Managed editorial staff and content development for triannual publication of academic journal.#N#Planned and supported development of two annual Continuing Legal Education symposia.

Student Lead - Civil Rights Clinic

Community outreach and education, research, drafting, and strategy around Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement, Ban the Box, Release-Dismissal Agreements, and Public Records laws.#N#Edited and wrote for Clinic's blog (cslcivilrights.com) and planned content for online radio show.

Legal Research Intern

Internet-based legal and public records research; bill-tracking across all states; interpreting ethical rules, legal opinions, and legislation.#N#Drafting digital copy, editing, coding.

Middle School Site Leader

Planned and implemented daily curriculum for large group of at risk middle school students.

Coordinator and Field Instructor

Planned itinerary and logistics for Episcopal summer outdoor school. Led multi-day backpacking trips, with rock climbing and white water rafting.#N#Taught curriculum focused on Leave No Trace, lightweight backpacking, wilderness safety, leadership, and community.

Lead Field Instructor

Led multi-day back-country backpacking trips for adolescents in Wilderness Therapy program. Facilitated individual and group outcomes, and promoted conflict resolution.

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