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Philadelphia VIP inspires and supports attorneys to provide free legal representation for our fellow Philadelphians who cannot afford to hire a lawyer and face legal challenges threatening their basic human needs: housing, family, income.

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Case #19-0044605
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Contracts: Client is a community development corporation in North Philadelphia. Client has also recently become a registered community organization in light of growing development and zoning concerns in the neighborhood. Client is seeking assistance with creating a community benefits agreement with a developer of a particular property within client’s boundaries. Client is in the midst of zoning variance discussions with […]

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Case #20-0044795
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Client seeks representation at an eviction hearing scheduled for February 20, 2020, at 12:45 pm in Municipal Court – Room 3. Client moved into the property in October 2018 and moved out of the property in late December 2019, returning the keys in January 2020. The eviction complaint seeks (partial) September 2019 rent, full rent from October 2019 through January […]

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The Impact of Saying “Yes!”

VIP leverages the powerful resources of the community to expand access to justice. Every $1 spent on VIP’s budget yields over $4 worth of legal services, thanks to volunteers contributing their time and talent.

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In stark terms, VIP is the agency of last resort for many of our low-income Philadelphia neighbors who face critical legal problems impacting basic needs and central relationships.

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It’s just you standing between an individual and something that can change his or her life.

— Amanda Pasquini
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Lise Fisher

February 2020

Saying “yes!” to VIP has not only allowed Lise to deepen her connection to the Philadelphia community, it has also made her a stronger attorney.

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