Missouri Legal Assistance to Military Personnel (LAMP)

The legal community in Missouri provides Legal Assistance to Military Personnel in a variety of ways.

For the Warrior Community

Active duty service members may wish to go first to Armed Forces Legal Assistance's online database to "locate active duty legal activities offering general legal services within the continental United States". When I checked the State of Missouri in 2013, I got:

Location (Branch)	Contact Information
MAP	Whiteman AFB (Air Force)	509 BW/JA 509 Spirit Blvd Ste 203 Whiteman AFB, MO 65305 Phone: 660-687-6809 DSN 975-6809 http://www.whiteman.af.mil/
MAP	Fort Leonard Wood (Army)	Fort Leonard Wood 316 Missouri, Bld 315 Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 Phone: 573-596-0629 None http://www.wood.army.mil/wood_cms/

• Servicemembers, veterans and their families are of course eligible to use the same resources as anyone else. Legal Services of Missouri hosts a free Legal Library, including links to legal services programs.
• The Missouri Department of Public Safety Veterans Commission focusses on other topics, but offers help in screening of complaints from veterans regarding observance of Veteran's preference in federal hiring to the Director of Employment and Training  See http://mvc.dps.mo.gov/benguide/employmentassistance.asp
• Reserve and Guard members, and their families, who are having problems during deployment or a year after, should contact the Hero At Home Program Phone: 1-800-728-JOBS. Learn more at https://worksmart.ded.mo.gov/documents/

Private Practice Attorneys

Typically, a lawyer in private practice will listen to your situation for 15 or 20 minutes, then give you an idea about how to proceed, in general terms, without charging you. If the matter is something the lawyer can help you with, but must charge for, sometimes you can work out a military-family discount, especially if you are easy to work with. The Findlaw website has a city-by-city list of lawyers in Missouri who are interested in representing active-duty military personnel, military reservists, and veterans.

For Lawyers

The Missouri State Bar according to its website,  has a Military Law Committee, but does not appear to have anything oriented towards veterans. This may be a growth opportunity for attorneys seeking to expand their practice.

More Resources?
There as to be other Missouri programs, sponsored by local bar associations, law schools, and others, in service to our warrior community. Anyone with more information on these or other programs are invited to contact me; the most convenient way is to add in a comment below. The purpose is service!

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See also

• ABA Military Pro Bono Project
• State-by-state list of LAMP programs

New Mexico Legal Assistance to Military Personnel (LAMP)

The legal community in New Mexico provides Legal Assistance to Military Personnel in a variety of ways.

For the Warrior Community

• Active duty service members may wish to go first to Armed Forces Legal Assistance's online database to "locate active duty legal activities offering general legal services within the continental United States"; simply enter the state you're in or your ZIP code and hit "search".

• The New Mexico State Bar has an active Legal Assistance to Military Personnel (LAMP) referral program, providing advice and representation to active military personnel and their families, including Reservists and National Guardsmen who have been activated, throughout the State of New Mexico. Their site says:

"In a time of national emergency our men and women in uniform and their families shouldn't have to worry about their legal rights at home. To protect these rights, New Mexico lawyers are ready to help. Fee basis will be determined on a case-by-case basis, depending on the condition of Soldier’s deployment, the legal issue, and the Soldier’s household income. Dependant on qualification, referrals may be made for pro bono consultations or for pro bono, reduced fee or full fee assistance. For assistance call (505) 797-6067 or 1-800-87-N-M-BAR (1-800-876-6227)  or email dmartinez@nmbar.org or fill out the Intake Form and email it."

• Stateside Legal has an interactive map you can use to look up resources in your state. Simply go to http://statesidelegal.org/statesidemap, enter your state or ZIP code, and hit the little magnifying glass that means "search".
• Army One-Source has a few general-purpose legal resources listed for New Mexico.
• New Mexico Department of Veterans' Affairs offers information about benefits, such as property tax reductions for some veterans.

General-Purpose Resources

Servicemembers, veterans and their families are of course eligible to use the same resources as anyone else; while these resources are not specifically designed for our warrior community, they can be helpful!

• Law Help New Mexico is a good, general-purpose place to start looking. In July and August 2013 it lists some free legal workshops for veterans! It also lists a few resources on its Veterans & Service Members Page.
• The University of New Mexico's Law Library has a big list of community legal resource.

Private Practice Attorneys

Typically, a lawyer in private practice will listen to your situation for 15 or 20 minutes, then give you an idea about how to proceed, in general terms, without charging you. If the matter is something the lawyer can help you with, but must charge for, sometimes you can work out a military-family discount, especially if you are easy to work with.

• Avvo.com has a list of civilian lawyers who practice military law in New Mexico.
• Findlaw.com has a city-by-city list of lawyers in New Mexico who are interested in representing active-duty military personnel, military reservists, and veterans .

For Lawyers

The New Mexico State Bar has an active Legal Assistance to Military Personnel (LAMP) referral program,
It is likely that there are other New Mexico programs, sponsored by local bar associations, law schools, and others. Anyone with more information on these or other programs are invited to contact me; the most convenient way is to add in a comment below.
Also, if you serve the military and veterans community, you may wish to ensure you're properly listed on the appropriate Avvo and Findlaw web resources. It's free advertising for you and helpful to your clientele!

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See also

• ABA Military Pro Bono Project
• State-by-state list of LAMP programs

Hawaii Legal Assistance to Military Personnel (LAMP)

The legal community in Hawaii provides Legal Assistance to Military Personnel in a variety of ways.

For the Warrior Community

Active duty service members may wish to go first to Armed Forces Legal Assistance's online database to "locate active duty legal activities offering general legal services within the continental United States". Here is a list for the state of Hawaii.

General-Purpose Resources

Servicemembers, veterans and their families can use the same resources as anyone else.

• Hawaii Law Help is a good, general-purpose place to start looking for law help in Hawaii; it is sponsored by the Hawaii Legal Aid Society.
• the Hawaii Bar Association runs a lawyer referral program, a Wednesday evening Legal Hotline [ (808) 537-1868 ], and a list of legal assistance organizations.
• If you are disabled: Hawaii Disability Rights Center
• If you are concerned about domestic violence: Domestic Violence Action Center

Private Practice Attorneys

Typically, a lawyer in private practice will listen to your situation for 15 or 20 minutes, then give you an idea about how to proceed, in general terms, without charging you. If the matter is something the lawyer can help you with, but must charge for, sometimes you can work out a military-family discount, especially if you are easy to work with. The Findlaw website has a city-by-city list of lawyers in Hawaii who are interested in representing active-duty military personnel, military reservists, and veterans
here.

For Lawyers

The Hawaii Bar Association  does not appear to have a Section or Committee on Legal Assistance to Military Personnel. This may be an opportunity for an ambitious attorney to exercise leadership!  Anyone with more information on other programs in Hawaii are invited to contact me; the most convenient way is to add in a comment below. The purpose is service!

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See also

• ABA Military Pro Bono Project
• State-by-state list of LAMP programs

Kentucky Legal Assistance to Military Personnel (LAMP)

The legal community in Kentucky provides Legal Assistance to Military Personnel in a variety of ways.

For the Warrior Community

Active duty service members may wish to go first to Armed Forces Legal Assistance's online database to "locate active duty legal activities offering general legal services within the continental United States". Here what is currently  listed for the state of Kentucky:

	Fort Knox (Army)	3d Ave. Building 1310 Radcliff, KY 40121 Phone: 502-624-2771 http://www.knox.army.mil/sja/
	Fort Campbell (Army)	Fort Campbell Legal Office 127 Forrest Road Fort Campbell, KY 42223 Phone: 270-798-0965 635-0965 http://www.campbell.army.mil/campbell/SJA/Pages/Legal.aspx

General-Purpose Resources

Servicemembers, veterans and their families are of course eligible to use the same resources as anyone else.

• The Legal Aid Network of Kentucky is a good, general-purpose place to start looking for law help in Kentucky
• The ABA's Operation Home Front maintains a list of web links for Military Families in Kentucky.

Private Practice Attorneys

Typically, a lawyer in private practice will listen to your situation for 15 or 20 minutes, then give you an idea about how to proceed, in general terms, without charging you. If the matter is something the lawyer can help you with, but must charge for, sometimes you can work out a military-family discount, especially if you are easy to work with. The Findlaw website has a city-by-city list of lawyers in Kentucky who are interested in representing active-duty military personnel, military reservists, and veterans .

For Lawyers

I have not found any Legal Assistance to Military Personnel (LAMP) section or committee with the Kentucky bar. This may be an opportunity for a veteran/lawyer looking to make a difference! Anyone with more information on these or other programs are invited to contact me; the most convenient way is to add in a comment below. The purpose is service!

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See also

• ABA Military Pro Bono Project
• State-by-state list of LAMP programs

Louisiana Legal Assistance to Military Personnel (LAMP)

The legal community in Louisiana provides Legal Assistance to Military Personnel in a variety of ways.

For the Warrior Community

Active duty service members may wish to go first to Armed Forces Legal Assistance's online database to "locate active duty legal activities offering general legal services within the continental United States". Here is a list for the state of Louisiana.

General-Purpose Resources

Servicemembers, veterans and their families are of course eligible to use the same resources as anyone else.

• LawHelp.org/LA is a good, general-purpose place to start looking for law help in Louisiana; its pages include How to Get Legal Help, a directory of Legal Services organizations, and more.

Private Practice Attorneys

The Louisiana State Bar Association has a good Lawyer Referral and Information page, giving tips on finding a lawyer and how to work with one. Typically, a lawyer in private practice will listen to your situation for 15 or 20 minutes, then give you an idea about how to proceed, in general terms, without charging you. If the matter is something the lawyer can help you with, but must charge for, sometimes you can work out a military-family discount, especially if you are easy to work with. In addition to the Lawyer Referral and Information page, you may wish to the Findlaw website's city-by-city list of lawyers in Louisiana who are interested in representing active-duty military personnel, military reservists, and veterans.

Educating Yourself

One way that the warrior community can fix its continuing shortage of legal resources is to train up a corps of veterans as lawyers and other legal professionals. Loyola University School of Law has Programs for Veterans page and consider becoming a lawyer, paralegal or legal secretary in service to your community.

For Lawyers

The Louisiana State Bar Association has a Military Law Committee who

"... to coordinate statewide efforts to assist in legal matters affecting active, reserve and other members of the military and their families and to inform and advise Bar members of matters relating to the practice of military law in Louisiana. ..."

You can join it here.

LSBA's directory of Legal Services organizations may be another way to find programs you'd wish to support.

Law students at Tulane may participate in its Military Law Society, although I haven't seen whether it hosts clinics for military personnel or veterans.

It is likely that there are other Louisiana programs, sponsored by local bar associations, law schools, and others. Anyone with more information on these or other programs are invited to contact me; the most convenient way is to add in a comment below. The purpose is service!

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See also

• ABA Military Pro Bono Project
• State-by-state list of LAMP programs

Kansas Legal Assistance to Military Personnel (LAMP)

The legal community in Kansas provides Legal Assistance to Military Personnel in a variety of ways.

For the Warrior Community

Active duty service members may wish to go first to Armed Forces Legal Assistance's online database to "locate active duty legal activities offering general legal services within the continental United States". Here is a list for the state of Kansas.

The Kansas State Bar (KBA) has announced:

"The KBA has reactivated its “Project Call Up” program, which matches Kansas National Guard and military reservists with volunteer lawyers who will draft basic wills and/or durable powers of attorney at no charge. Project Call Up was originally initiated during the “Desert Storm” conflict in 1990-91 and was also operational during the aftermath of the September 11 attacks.

“The members of the Kansas Bar Association are committed to helping and honoring fellow citizens who serve our country and sacrifice for all of us,” said KBA President Michael P. Crow of Leavenworth.

For more information or to be matched with an attorney in their area, Kansas National Guard and military reservists are encouraged to contact the KBA at (785) 234-5696 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday."

General-Purpose Resources

Servicemembers, veterans and their families are of course eligible to use the same resources as anyone else. In particular, Kansas Legal Services host several helpful resources:

• The Public Law Library hosted by Kansas Legal Services is a good, general-purpose place to start looking for law help in Kansas
• The Kansas Legal Services Get Help page itself offers several types of help, such as a referral service, hotlines, and civil legal advice and representation for income eligible persons.

Private Practice Attorneys

Typically, a lawyer in private practice will listen to your situation for 15 or 20 minutes, then give you an idea about how to proceed, in general terms, without charging you. If the matter is something the lawyer can help you with, but must charge for, sometimes you can work out a military-family discount, especially if you are easy to work with.

The Kansas State Bar has a lawyer search page that lets you search for lawyers and mediators by a variety of criteria, such as local or field of practice, e.g. "Military Law". Search here.

The Findlaw website has a city-by-city list of lawyers in Kansas who are interested in representing active-duty military personnel, military reservists, and veterans. There are several lawyer referral services in Kansas, run by organizations such as the Kansas City Metropolitcan Bar Association, the Witchita Bar Association and Kansas Legal Services. Another choice may be to find an arbitrator or a mediator; Kansas City Metropolitcan Bar Association offers help finding arbitrators & mediators.

For Lawyers

According to the Kansas Bar Association website

"The KBA is seeking members to draft basic wills as well as durable powers of attorney on a pro bono basis for families of reservists who are on alert or called to active duty.

This important community service program aptly named “Project Call Up” was originally initiated during the Desert Storm conflict and was reactivated in 2001 in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.

To participate or for more information, please contact Meg Wickham at (785) 234-5696 or via e-mail at mwickham@ksbar.org. You will be glad that you did!"

KBA does not appear to have a Section dealing with legal assistance to military personnel, but it is likely that there are other Kansas programs, sponsored by local bar associations, law schools, and others. Organizing such a program in your local or subject-matter bar association would be a great opportunity to provide a needed service! Anyone with more information on these or other programs are invited to contact me; the most convenient way is to add in a comment below. The purpose is service!

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See also

• ABA Military Pro Bono Project
• State-by-state list of LAMP programs

New Jersey Legal Assistance to Military Personnel (LAMP)

The legal community in New Jersey provides Legal Assistance to Military Personnel in a variety of ways.

For the Warrior Community

Active duty service members may wish to go first to Armed Forces Legal Assistance's online database to "locate active duty legal activities offering general legal services within the continental United States". Here is a list for the state of New Jersey.

Servicemembers and veterans alike may find a lot of resources with the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, such as a Veterans Guide, link to Service Offices, lots of forms, and more.

The New Jersey Bar Association has organized a remarkable Military Legal Assistance Program, as follows:

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"The Military Legal Assistance Program is a pro bono program established by the New Jersey State Bar Association, through its Military Law and Veterans' Affairs Committee, in conjunction with McCarter & English, L.L.P. This program provides free legal assistance to eligible military personnel. To be eligible for the program you must:

• be a New Jersey resident;
• be a member of the reserve components of the armed forces (Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, Navy Reserve, Marine Corp Reserve, etc.); and
• have been called to active duty and deployed in Iraq or Afghanistan since 2001.

The Military Legal Assistance Program offers legal assistance to eligible military personnel in three areas:

• Family Law
• Employment Law
• Debtor-Creditor Law

Please call 888-541-1900 to request assistance. If you are eligible for assistance, your case will be referred to a volunteer who can assist you with your specific legal issue."

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General-Purpose Resources

Servicemembers, veterans and their families are of course eligible to use the same resources as anyone else.

• Find Legal Help.Org has a good, general-purpose Consumers' Guide to Legal Help / New Jersey
• New Jersey Legal Services offers a toll-free hotline.

Private Practice Attorneys

Typically, a lawyer in private practice will listen to your situation for 15 or 20 minutes, then give you an idea about how to proceed, in general terms, without charging you. If the matter is something the lawyer can help you with, but must charge for, sometimes you can work out a military-family discount, especially if you are easy to work with. The Findlaw website has a city-by-city list of lawyers in New Jersey who are interested in representing active-duty military personnel, military reservists, and veterans .

New Jersey county bar associations have set up over 20 Lawyer Referral Services.

For Lawyers

The New Jersey Bar Association (through its Military Law and Veterans' Affairs Committee, in conjunction with McCarter & English)

established a Military Legal Assistance Program to help New Jersey residents who have served overseas as active duty members of reserve components of the armed forces after September 11, 2001. To learn more and/or volunteer, contact the program here.

You may also find many pro bono opportunities through Pro Bono NJ.org/ especially through its pro bono opportunities guide.

It is likely that there are other New Jersey programs, sponsored by local bar associations, law schools, and others. Anyone with more information on these or other programs are invited to contact me; the most convenient way is to add in a comment below. The purpose is service!

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See also

• ABA Military Pro Bono Project
• State-by-state list of LAMP programs

Minnesota Legal Assistance to Military Personnel (LAMP)

The legal community in Minnesota provides Legal Assistance to Military Personnel in a variety of ways.

For the Warrior Community

• Active duty service members may wish to go first to Armed Forces Legal Assistance's online database to "locate active duty legal activities offering general legal services within the continental United States". As of 2013, it showed one office in St. Paul:
  133rd Minnesota Air National Guard Legal Office
  631 Minuteman Drive
  St. Paul, MN 55111
  Phone: 612-713-2509
  More general information is on the JAG Corps Legal Assistance Page.
• The Minnesota National Guard Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (OSJA) offers general legal assistance to servicemembers, their dependents and retired servicemembers in a variety of areas.
• Veterans will want to check with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
• The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans: its  Veterans Linkage Line 1-888-LINKVET (546-5838) offers information on veterans' benefits, healthcare, education, and reintegration PLUS Crisis Counselors for for immediate crisis intervention and psychological counseling 24/7. It also has a civil legal assistance program.
• The Minnesota Attorney General has a very helpful Guide for Military Service Personnel and Veterans
• The Minnesota State Court's Self-Help center includes a webpage about special laws and rules about legal actions involving members of the military, such as How to Find a Person's Military Status, The Rights of Servicemembers in Civil Court Cases, and more links of Legal Help for Servicemembers. Learn More Here.

General-Purpose Resources

Servicemembers, veterans and their families are of course eligible to use the same resources as anyone else.

• LawHelpMN is a good, general-purpose place to start looking for law help in Minnesota; it has a page specifically tailored to help veterans.
• Minnesota State Court's Self-Help center.

Private Practice Attorneys

Typically, a lawyer in private practice will listen to your situation, then give you an idea about how to proceed, in general terms, without charging you. If the matter is something the lawyer can help you with, but must charge for, sometimes you can work out a military-family discount, especially if you are easy to work with (e.g. have all your forms with you.)

• The Minnesota State Bar has a Find A Lawyer page with a variety of resources, including a web-based referral system that lets you look for lawyers interested in a particular kind of case (e.g. "military law") or by keyword (e.g. "veterans")
• The Findlaw website has a city-by-city list of lawyers in Minnesota who are interested in representing active-duty military personnel, military reservists, and veterans .

For Lawyers

• The Military & Veterans Affairs Section of the Minnesota State Bar was organized in 2012 to educate its members and members of the Minnesota State Bar Association about the practice of military law and veterans affairs, provide opportunities for its members to network, and to improve the practice of military law and veterans affairs in the Minnesota legal community. If you're a Minnesota attorney interested in this area, seriously consider joining this section!
• VETLAW/Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans provides assistance throughout Minnesota to positively motivated veterans and their families who are homeless or experiencing other life crisis. Many of these veterans have unresolved legal issues, primarily civil but sometimes including criminal expungements
• One way to find volunteer programs in Minnesota directly addressing the warrior community is to go to the MSBA Pro Bono Directory. In the "Working With" field, pick "Veterans" and his "search". It'll give you a list of programs that include veterans in their target clientele
• See also:
• Minnesota Volunteer Attorney Program: http://www2.mnbar.org/MVAP/
• Pro Justice MN: http://www.projusticemn.org/ "Minnesota's online poverty law resource for pro bono and legal services practitioners, law students, and faculty advising low-income or disadvantaged clients."

It is likely that there are other Minnesota programs, sponsored by local bar associations, law schools, and others. Anyone with more information on these or other programs are invited to contact me; the most convenient way is to add in a comment below. The purpose is service!

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See also

• ABA Military Pro Bono Project
• State-by-state list of LAMP programs

Oklahoma Legal Assistance to Military Personnel (LAMP)

The legal community in Oklahoma provides Legal Assistance to Military Personnel in a variety of ways.

For the Warrior Community

Active duty service members may wish to go first to Armed Forces Legal Assistance's online database to "locate active duty legal activities offering general legal services within the continental United States". Here is a list for the state of Oklahoma.

Veterans may wish to check the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, the Oklahoma Offices of the Federal VA and the several Veterans Centers in Oklahoma; while I don't see lawyer-specific programs there, they do offer help with a variety of problems. Veterans having difficulties with the law should investigate Tulsa's innovative Veterans Court (see the MTV Report Here!) Incarcerated veterans should check out this Oklahoma-specific guide.

General-Purpose Resources

Servicemembers, veterans and their families are of course eligible to use the same resources as anyone else.

• OK Law is a good, general-purpose place to start looking for law help in Oklahoma
• Legal Aid OK helps eligible low-income people and senior citizens with civil legal problems.
• The Oklahoma State Bar Association lists more such resources on its helpful Low Cost or No Cost Legal Assistance page

Private Practice Attorneys

Typically, a lawyer in private practice will listen to your situation for 15 or 20 minutes, then give you an idea about how to proceed, in general terms, without charging you. If the matter is something the lawyer can help you with, but must charge for, sometimes you can work out a military-family discount (it does no harm to ask!) The Findlaw website has a city-by-city list of lawyers in Oklahoma who are interested in representing active-duty military personnel, military reservists, and veterans. Also, there are lawyer referral services run by the Oklahoma State Bar Association and by the Tulsa County Bar Association.

For Lawyers

According to Operation Enduring Lamp, the Oklahoma Bar Association has

"...a Committee, which has been coordinating with the local military units. Bar maintains list of volunteer lawyers who will provide pro bono services to service members and/or dependents.

While I have not found a link to that Committee or a Section serving our warrior community, this growing field of practice might provide an opportunity to new or experienced lawyers looking to take the lead; contact the Oklahoma Bar Association.

If you're interesting in pro bono generally, check out ProBonoNet/OK.

It is likely that there are other Oklahoma programs, sponsored by local bar associations, law schools, and others. Anyone with more information on these or other programs are invited to contact me; the most convenient way is to add in a comment below. The purpose is service!

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See also

• ABA Military Pro Bono Project
• State-by-state list of LAMP programs

New York Legal Assistance to Military Personnel (LAMP)

The legal community in New York provides Legal Assistance to Military Personnel in a variety of ways.

For the Warrior Community

Active duty service members may wish to go first to Armed Forces Legal Assistance's online database to "locate active duty legal activities offering general legal services within the continental United States". Here is a list for the state of New York.

Many of New York State's local bars have a variety of programs to provide some help for the warrior community, according to this list.

City Bar Justice Center has a Veterans Assistance Project providing pro bono assistance with disability benefits claims before the New York City Regional Office of Veterans Affairs.

General-Purpose Resources

Servicemembers, veterans and their families are of course eligible to use the same resources as anyone else.

• Law Help New York is a good, general-purpose place to start looking for law help in New York
• The People's Law School is an online service of the New York State Bar that lets you learn about the law for free!
• Many local bars have community-support programs, such as the this one by the Onondoga County Bar Association.

Private Practice Attorneys

Typically, a lawyer in private practice will listen to your situation for 15 or 20 minutes, then give you an idea about how to proceed, in general terms, without charging you. If the matter is something the lawyer can help you with, but must charge for, sometimes you can work out a military-family discount, especially if you are easy to work with. The Findlaw website has a city-by-city list of lawyers in New York who are interested in representing active-duty military personnel, military reservists, and veterans.

The New York State Bar Association has a Lawyer Referral Service, as do a number of local bar associations such as Brooklyn, and the County Bar Associations of Broome, Erie, Monroe, Nassau, Onondoga, Rockland, Tompkins, and others.

For Lawyers

Many of New York State's local bars provide some help for the warrior community, according to this list, and therefore can use your volunteering. Often you can get CLE credit for their training.

City Bar Justice Center has a Veterans Assistance Project providing pro bono assistance with disability benefits claims before the New York City Regional Office of Veterans Affairs. Among its organizational innovations is a Facebook group that simplifies participation. You may also wish to joint the City Bar's standing committee on Military Affairs & Justice that

"Addresses legal and policy issues affecting the United States armed services, and the operation of the Court of Military Justice."

Some local bar associations have similar committees, such as those of Brooklyn, Erie County, and Nassau County. If yours doesn't, you may be looking at a leadership opportunity!

The New York State Bar hosts a New York State Pro Bono Opportunities Guide that lets you look for specific types of pro bono work. For example, you can choose to work with "Veterans" either as a client group or as a legal subject matter. Its Pro Bono page has more general resources helpful to pro bono work.

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It is likely that there are other New York programs, sponsored by local bar associations, law schools, and others. Anyone with more information on these or other programs are invited to contact me; the most convenient way is to add in a comment below. The purpose is service!

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See also

• ABA Military Pro Bono Project
• State-by-state list of LAMP programs

Iowa Legal Assistance to Military Personnel (LAMP)

The legal community in Iowa provides Legal Assistance to Military Personnel in a variety of ways. If you know of ways that aren't listed here, please add a comment below!

For the Warrior Community

Active duty service members may wish to go first to Armed Forces Legal Assistance's online database to "locate active duty legal activities offering general legal services within the continental United States". While that database currently lists nothing for the state of Iowa. there are a few that are somewhat nearby.

• The Iowa State Bar Association (ISBA) has a Volunteer Law Project that hosts a Pro Bono Assistance for Activated Military Personnel project; to learn more, click here.

General-Purpose Resources

Servicemembers, veterans and their families are of course eligible to use the same resources as anyone else.

• Iowa Legal Aid Website is a good, general-purpose place to start looking for law help in Iowa
• You may find Legal Aid organizations listed on the Iowa Legal Aid Offices

Private Practice Attorneys

Typically, a lawyer in private practice will listen to your situation for 15 or 20 minutes, then give you an idea about how to proceed, in general terms, without charging you. If the matter is something the lawyer can help you with, but must charge for, sometimes you can work out a military-family discount, especially if you are easy to work with. The Findlaw website has a city-by-city list of lawyers in Iowa who are interested in representing active-duty military personnel, military reservists, and veterans.

ISBA also has an inexpensive Find-A-Lawyer referral service

For Lawyers

The Iowa State Bar Association has a Volunteer Law Project that hosts a Pro Bono Assistance for Activated Military Personnel; to learn more and/or volunteer for service, click here.

ISBA has a Committee on Military Affairs with the purpose:

"This committee is to provide communication and understanding of military-civilian issues and relevant laws affecting military service members, veterans, and the general public which affect the practice of law in Iowa; to participate in continuing legal education seminars and provide a forum where members can share research, source materials and experiences; to sponsor military affairs programs and projects of special interest and relevance to the members of the committee, The Iowa State Bar Association , the military community, and the general public.

The committee shall be concerned with the means and methods by which members of the association provide legal aid to military service members in the National Guard, Reserves, and military members on Active Duty and shall coordinate with other pro-bono groups when possible in providing support to military service members. "

Interested attorneys should Contact the Committee.

It is likely that there are other Iowa programs, sponsored by local bar associations, law schools, and others. Anyone with more information on these or other programs are invited to contact me; the most convenient way is to add in a comment below. The purpose is service!

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See also

• ABA Military Pro Bono Project
• State-by-state list of LAMP programs

Delaware Legal Assistance to Military Personnel (LAMP)

The legal community in Delaware provides Legal Assistance to Military Personnel in a variety of ways.

For the Warrior Community

Active duty service members may wish to go first to Armed Forces Legal Assistance's online database to "locate active duty legal activities offering general legal services within the continental United States". While checking Delaware shows no such offices, there are several in Maryland, Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey.

General-Purpose Resources

Servicemembers, veterans and their families are of course eligible to use the same resources as anyone else.

• Delaware Legal Link is a good, general-purpose place to start looking for law help in Delaware
• The Delaware Bar Association host a lawyer referral service and a limited pro bono legal assistance program
  

Private Practice Attorneys

Typically, a lawyer in private practice will listen to your situation for 15 or 20 minutes, then give you an idea about how to proceed, in general terms, without charging you. If the matter is something the lawyer can help you with, but must charge for, sometimes you can work out a military-family discount, especially if you are easy to work with. The Findlaw website has a city-by-city list of lawyers in Delaware who are interested in representing active-duty military personnel, military reservists, and veterans here.

For Lawyers

The Delaware State Bar Association does not seem to have a committee nor section directed at service to our servicemembers, veterans or their families. Forming one might be a leadership opportunity! Meanwhile, DSBA does host some volunteer programs you may wish to join.

It is likely that there are other Delaware programs, sponsored by local bar associations, law schools, and others. Anyone with more information on these or other programs are invited to contact me; the most convenient way is to add in a comment below. The purpose is service!

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See also

• ABA Military Pro Bono Project
• State-by-state list of LAMP programs

Florida Legal Assistance to Military Personnel (LAMP)

The legal community in Florida provides Legal Assistance to Military Personnel in a variety of ways.

For the Warrior Community

Active duty service members may wish to go first to Armed Forces Legal Assistance's online database to "locate active duty legal activities offering general legal services within the continental United States". Here is the list for the state of Florida.

General-Purpose Resources

Servicemembers, veterans and their families are of course eligible to use the same resources as anyone else.

• FloridaLawHelp.org is a good, general-purpose place to start looking for law help in Florida

Private Practice Attorneys

Often, a lawyer in private practice will listen to your situation for 15 or 20 minutes, then give you an idea about how to proceed, in general terms, without charging you. If the matter is something the lawyer can help you with, but must charge for, sometimes you can work out a military-family discount; there are no guarantees however. The Findlaw website has a city-by-city list of lawyers in Florida who are interested in representing active-duty military personnel, military reservists, and veterans here.

The Florida Bar Association has a Lawyer Referral Service and a list of similar services run by local bar associations; each has slightly different referral rules and some may charge a fee.

For Lawyers

The Florida Bar Association has a Standing Committee on Military Affairs

"The scope and function of the Military Affairs Committee is twofold: first, to gather and disseminate information, share expertise and advise the members of the Bar on all matters relating to the practice of military law in Florida, and second, to have general jurisdiction regarding any problem which may arise relative to the provision of legal services to, for, or by members of the military establishment. Its function shall be to address issues unique to representation of military members and their families in both civil and criminal matters arising within the State of Florida. Further, the committee will consider all possible means of enhancing or increasing the cooperation and communication between the local bar, the legal offices, and the judge advocates of the various military installations within the state.

Florida Bar members who have ever served in the U.S. military are asked to complete a short online questionnaire. Information collected will be used by the Military Affairs Committee to recognize service and tap expertise in program development for lawyers in active service as well as veterans."

It also invites attorneys interested in volunteering for a pro bono project or pro bono service to visit FloridaProBono.org

It is likely that there are other Florida programs, sponsored by local bar associations, law schools, and others. Anyone with more information on these or other programs are invited to contact me; the most convenient way is to add in a comment below. The purpose is service!

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See also

• ABA Military Pro Bono Project
• State-by-state list of LAMP programs

New Jersey Legal Assistance to Military Personnel (LAMP)

The legal community in New Jersey provides Legal Assistance to Military Personnel in a variety of ways.

For the Warrior Community

Active duty service members may wish to go first to Armed Forces Legal Assistance's online database to "locate active duty legal activities offering general legal services within the continental United States". Here is a list for the state of New Jersey.

Servicemembers and Veterans alike may find a lot of resources with the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, such as a Veterans Guide, link to Service Offices, lots of forms, and more.

The New Jersey Bar Association has organized a remarkable Military Legal Assistance Program, as follows:

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"The Military Legal Assistance Program is a pro bono program established by the New Jersey State Bar Association, through its Military Law and Veterans' Affairs Committee, in conjunction with McCarter & English, L.L.P. This program provides free legal assistance to eligible military personnel.

To be eligible for the program you must:

• be a New Jersey resident;
• be a member of the reserve components of the armed forces (Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, Navy Reserve, Marine Corp Reserve, etc.); and
• have been called to active duty and deployed in Iraq or Afghanistan since 2001.

The Military Legal Assistance Program offers legal assistance to eligible military personnel in three areas:

• Family Law
• Employment Law
• Debtor-Creditor Law

Please call 888-541-1900 to request assistance. If you are eligible for assistance, your case will be referred to a volunteer who can assist you with your specific legal issue."

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General-Purpose Resources

Servicemembers, veterans and their families are of course eligible to use the same resources as anyone else.

• Find Legal Help.Org has a good, general-purpose Consumers' Guide to Legal Help / New Jersey
• New Jersey Legal Services offers a toll-free hotline.
  

Private Practice Attorneys

Typically, a lawyer in private practice will listen to your situation for 15 or 20 minutes, then give you an idea about how to proceed, in general terms, without charging you. If the matter is something the lawyer can help you with, but must charge for, sometimes you can work out a military-family discount, especially if you are easy to work with. The Findlaw website has a city-by-city list of lawyers in New Jersey who are interested in representing active-duty military personnel, military reservists, and veterans .

New Jersey county bar associations have set up over 20 Lawyer Referral Services.

For Lawyers

The New Jersey Bar Association (through its Military Law and Veterans' Affairs Committee, in conjunction with McCarter & English)

established a Military Legal Assistance Program to help New Jersey residents who have served overseas as active duty members of reserve components of the armed forces after September 11, 2001.

To learn more and/or volunteer, contact the program here.

You may also find many pro bono opportunities through Pro Bono NJ.org/ especially through its pro bono opportunities guide.

It is likely that there are other New Jersey programs, sponsored by local bar associations, law schools, and others. Anyone with more information on these or other programs are invited to contact me; the most convenient way is to add in a comment below. The purpose is service!

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See also

• ABA Military Pro Bono Project
• State-by-state list of LAMP programs

Delaware Legal Assistance to Military Personnel (LAMP)

The legal community in Delaware provides Legal Assistance to Military Personnel in a variety of ways.

For the Warrior Community

Active duty service members may wish to go first to Armed Forces Legal Assistance's online database to "locate active duty legal activities offering general legal services within the continental United States". While checking Delaware shows no such offices, there are several in Maryland, Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey.

General-Purpose Resources

Servicemembers, veterans and their families are of course eligible to use the same resources as anyone else.

• Delaware Legal Link is a good, general-purpose place to start looking for law help in Delaware
• The Delaware Bar Association host a lawyer referral service and a limited pro bono legal assistance program
  

Private Practice Attorneys

Typically, a lawyer in private practice will listen to your situation for 15 or 20 minutes, then give you an idea about how to proceed, in general terms, without charging you. If the matter is something the lawyer can help you with, but must charge for, sometimes you can work out a military-family discount, especially if you are easy to work with. The Findlaw website has a city-by-city list of lawyers in Delaware who are interested in representing active-duty military personnel, military reservists, and veterans here.

For Lawyers

The Delaware State Bar Association does not seem to have a committee nor section directed at service to our servicemembers, veterans or their families. Forming one might be a leadership opportunity! Meanwhile, DSBA does host some volunteer programs you may wish to join.

It is likely that there are other Delaware programs, sponsored by local bar associations, law schools, and others. Anyone with more information on these or other programs are invited to contact me; the most convenient way is to add in a comment below. The purpose is service!

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See also

• ABA Military Pro Bono Project
• State-by-state list of LAMP programs

Arkansas Legal Assistance to Military Personnel (LAMP)

The legal community in Arkansas provides Legal Assistance to Military Personnel in a variety of ways.

For the Warrior Community

• Active duty service members may wish to go first to Armed Forces Legal Assistance's online database to "locate active duty legal activities offering general legal services within the continental United States". Look up Arkansas here
• The Arkansas Bar Association has a Legal Guide for Arkansas Veterans (PDF), and lots of other useful material, on its Publications for the Public page
• ArkansasVeterans.com offers a Legal Assistance Locator in the left column of its Legal Assistance page.

General-Purpose Resources

Servicemembers, veterans and their families are of course eligible to use the same resources as everyone else.

• Arkansas Legal Services Partnership is a good, general-purpose place to start looking for law help in Arkansas. It hosts a online law library, a Foreclosure Prevention web page, some free legal services to low-income Arkansans in non-criminal cases (ranging from family to consumer and housing to individual rights cases), and other resources.

Private Practice Attorneys

Typically, a lawyer in private practice will listen to your situation for 15 or 20 minutes, then give you an idea about how to proceed, in general terms, without charging you. If the matter is something the lawyer can help you with, but must charge for, sometimes you can work out a military-family discount, especially if you are easy to work with.

• The Arkansas Bar Association has a Lawyer Finder you can use to search by geographical location and type of law. For example, you can pick "Veterans Law" and your city or county: try it here.
• The Findlaw website has a city-by-city list of lawyers in Arkansas who are interested in representing active-duty military personnel, military reservists, and veterans here.

For Lawyers

• If you are interested in practicing Veterans' Law or other relevant specialties, make sure that the Arkansas Bar Association and Findlaw have you in their lists (above).
• The Arkansas Bar Association has Lawyers Assisting Military Personnel committee which "[a}ssists the Association in providing legal services specific to the needs of veterans of the United States Military as well as active and reserve personnel and their families." More information here. In 2001 it set up a Military Assistance Task Force which I'm having trouble locating on the website.
• Arkansas Legal Services helps qualifying servicemembers and veterans; an excellent example is here.

It is very likely that there are other Arkansas programs, sponsored by local bar associations, law schools, and others. Anyone with more information on these or other programs are invited to contact me; the most convenient way is to add in a comment below. The purpose is service!

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See also

• ABA Military Pro Bono Project
• State-by-state list of LAMP programs

Massachusetts Legal Assistance to Military Personnel (LAMP)

The legal community in Massachusetts provides Legal Assistance to Military Personnel in a variety of ways.

For the Warrior Community

All Members

The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office provides a free Veterans' Resource Guide, "one central location where you can find information about resources available to veterans, military service members, and their families." It's over 100 pages of helpful legal and other information focused on one topic:

"If you are a veteran or are currently serving in the United States Military, including the National Guard or Reserves, there are laws designed to protect you against discrimination in employment, help you avoid credit or foreclosure problems, and maximize your healthcare, disability, and education benefits."

Get it here.

Active Duty

Active duty service members may wish to go first to Armed Forces Legal Assistance's online database to "locate active duty legal activities offering general legal services within the continental United States". Here is a list of AFLA offices in Massachusetts.

Veterans

• State-sponsored Veterans Service Benefits (hosted by MassLegalHelp)
• Statewide Advocacy for Veterans' Empowerment (SAVE): advocates for veterans who for what-ever reason are not able to obtain the benefits they have earned
• Veterans' Resource Guide: from Massachusetts Attorney General's Office
• Veterans Service Agents

General-Purpose Resources

Servicemembers, veterans and their families are of course eligible to use the same resources as anyone else.

• MassLegalHelp is a good, general-purpose place to start looking for law help in Massachusetts
• Massachusetts Legal Services has a handy, map-based system for locating a nearby legal aid provider
• Massachusetts Bar Association hosts a lawyer referral service and a monthly Dial-A-Lawyer program
  

Private Practice Attorneys

Typically, a lawyer in private practice will listen to your situation for 15 or 20 minutes, then give you an idea about how to proceed, in general terms, without charging you anything. If the matter is something the lawyer can help you with, but must charge for, sometimes you can work out a military-family discount, especially if you are organized and easy to work with. The Findlaw website has a city-by-city list of lawyers interested in representing active-duty military personnel, military reservists, and veterans here.

For Lawyers

• The Massachusetts Bar Association does not appear to have a section or committee focussed on legal assistance to military personnel; its Access to Justice Section may be the nearest match. 
• MBA's Volunteer Opportunities Menu refers to assisting veterans with legal issues. If someone can get me more information on this, I'll gladly add it to this post.

It is very likely that there are other Massachusetts programs, sponsored by local bar associations, law schools, and others, through which lawyers and other legal services professionals can help our warrior community. Anyone with more information on these or other programs are invited to contact me; the most convenient way is to add in a comment below. The purpose is service!

Massachusetts-Specific Statutes

• 108 CMR: The Department of Veterans’ Services is governed by Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) section 108.
• MGL Ch.115: The Department of Veterans’ Services programs are governed by Massachusetts General Law (MGL) Chapter 115.

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See also

• ABA Military Pro Bono Project
• State-by-state list of LAMP programs

Oregon Legal Assistance to Military Personnel (LAMP)

The legal community in Oregon provides Legal Assistance to Military Personnel in a variety of ways.

For the Warrior Community

Active duty service members may wish to go first to Armed Forces Legal Assistance's online database to "locate active duty legal activities offering general legal services within the continental United States". A query for the state of Oregon, here, does not show any offices in Oregon, but you may have some success contacting offices in neighboring Washington State, California or Idaho.

The Oregon State Bar's Military Assistance Panel may also be helpful; see its brochure (PDF).

General-Purpose Resources

Servicemembers, veterans and their families are of course eligible to use the same resources as anyone else. The OregonLawHelp.org website a good place to start; it's loaded with information!

Private Practice Attorneys

Typically, a lawyer in private practice will listen to your situation for 15 or 20 minutes, then give you an idea about how to proceed, in general terms, without charging you anything. If the matter is something the lawyer can help you with, but must charge for, sometimes you can work out a military-family discount, especially if you are organized and easy to work with. The Findlaw website has a city-by-city list of lawyers interested in representing active-duty military personnel, military reservists, and veterans here.

The Oregon page for the National Resources Directory has some useful general-audience links, such as the American Bar Association's Consumers' Guide to Legal Help - Oregon.

The Oregon State Bar aggregates information for the public here, including useful Lawyer Referral Service information.

For Lawyers

The Oregon State Bar Association's Military Assistance Panel program is designed to address legal concerns of Oregon soldiers and their families. The panel provides opportunities for Oregon attorneys to receive specialized training and offer pro bono services to active duty service members deployed overseas.

In 2009 the Oregon National Guard will face its largest deployment since World Waw Two, with approximately 3,500 troops called to active duty. Attorney should contact the Military Assistance Panel to each do our part. There is also an Special Committee on the Military Assistance Panel which may provide additional opportunities for service in support of this panel, but no section specializing in Legal Assitance for Military Personnel matters.

But Wait There's More!

It is very likely that there are other Oregon programs, sponsored by local bar associations, law schools, and others. Anyone with more information on these or other programs are invited to contact me; the most convenient way is to add in a comment below. The purpose is service!

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See also

• ABA Military Pro Bono Project
• State-by-state list of LAMP programs

Colorado Legal Assistance to Military Personnel (LAMP)

The legal community in Colorado provides Legal Assistance to Military Personnel in a variety of ways.

For the Warrior Community

Active duty service members may wish to go first to Armed Forces Legal Assistance's online database to "locate active duty legal activities offering general legal services within the continental United States".

A query for the state of Colorado is here
Some of Colorado's counties offer military-focussed programs, such as Adams County Military Family Assistance Program which, among many other items, offers help with legal guardianship and custody assistance.

General-Purpose Resources

Servicemembers, veterans and their families are of course eligible to use the same resources as anyone else. The Colorado Legal Services website a good place to start; it's loaded with information!

Private Practice Attorneys

Typically, a lawyer in private practice will listen to your situation for 15 or 20 minutes,  then give you an idea about how to proceed, in general terms, without charging you anything.  If the matter is something the lawyer can help you with, but must charge for, sometimes you can work out a military-family discount,  especially if you are organized and easy to work with. The Findlaw website has a city-by-city list of lawyers interested in representing active-duty military personnel, military reservists, and veterans here.

The Colorado page for the National Resources Directory has some useful general-audience links, such as the American Bar Association's Consumers' Guide to Legal Help - Colorado.

For Lawyers

The Colorado Bar Association's Military Law Committee serves as a resource for attorneys and members of the military community who are facing issues pertaining to all aspects of military law. The committee has attracted members from across the state and meets at noon on the second Wednesday of each month in the CBA offices. Contact the Committee to get on its Referral List or otherwise participate

COBAR also hosts a general-purpose Volunteer Opportunities page that includes, inter alia, Veterans’ Stand Down:

• Assist homeless vets by answering legal questions and offering legal information and referrals to other community legal resources. 
• Legal resource information provided. 
• Time Commitment: 2 hour shifts 
• Timing: November

There are many other opportunities for pro bono service in Colorado, some of which may apply to members of our warrior community; see http://www.coadvocatesforum.org/index.cfm
In particular, retired or inactive attorneys can provide pro bono legal services to the poor with the support of certain nonprofit entities under CRCP 223.

But Wait There's More!

It is very likely that there are other Colorado programs, sponsored by local bar associations, law schools, and others. Anyone with more information on these or other programs are invited to contact me; the most convenient way is to add in a comment below. The purpose is service!

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See also

• ABA Military Pro Bono Project
• State-by-state list of LAMP programs