ABA tool highlights veterans’ legal issues

"To ensure a healthy lifestyle, doctors recommend their patients visit for a yearly checkup that can help identify potential issues before they develop into serious medical problems. With that concept in mind, American Bar Association President Linda Klein wondered why the bar couldn’t do the same for legal issues.

That question, coupled with Klein’s passion for addressing the legal needs of America’s veterans, led to the creation of Legal Checkup for Veterans. The online tool from the ABA enables veterans to find legal services in their area that will help with their individual needs. More often than not, the problems that lead to veteran homelessness find their roots in legal troubles, Klein said, creating a need for a service that points veterans toward resources that can help them get back on their feet."

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