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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 #20-0044830
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Client seeks assistance with a hearing in Municipal Court on July 21, 2020, at 1:00 pm. Client is being sued by debt buyer, Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, for $5,490.19, which includes interest and fees. The underlying debt is from a Walmart credit card which client opened in 2015. In 2016, client stopped making payments due to severe illness and an […]

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Case #18-0041575
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Client urgently needs title to her first home after years of struggling with homelessness. Client is living in property owned by deceased record owner with whom she had a very close relationship. Record owner died testate in 2017, devising the property to his siblings, naming non-relatives as executrix and alternative executrix, and naming client in the residuary clause. The executrix […]

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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.

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Sierra Applegate

June 2020

Sierra’s pro bono work has always reflected her belief that "housing is as fundamental as education."

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July 14

Virtual Practice Spotlight: Estate Planning during COVID-19

Join us and learn about estate planning measures to protect homes and empower end-of-life dignity during COVID-19.

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