Equal Justice Works Launches Disaster Recovery Legal Corps

"Equal Justice Works, the leading nonprofit organization committed to mobilizing the next generation of public interest attorneys, today announced the launch of the Disaster Recovery Legal Corps, a new Fellowship program, made up of 21 lawyers who will deliver legal and recovery assistance to individuals affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria.

"In the aftermath of hurricanes and other natural disasters, there is a pressing need for lawyers as individuals are left to deal with a host of legal issues," said Sara Morello, Executive Vice President at Equal Justice Works. "We are proud that the Disaster Recovery Legal Corps will ensure the availability of lawyers with the expertise and skills necessary to serve communities ravaged by these hurricanes."

Disaster Recovery Legal Corps will place 18 lawyers in Texas and 3 lawyers in Florida, where they will work with established nonprofit legal services organizations to serve the highest-need communities in disaster-affected areas. Fellows will provide legal assistance on issues related to housing, employment, homeowners'/flood insurance, public benefits, and other disaster-related legal issues. Additionally, Fellows will expand the capacity of nonprofit legal services organizations to ensure that all residents have access to the legal services they need to stabilize and rebuild their lives..."

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