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VIP trains legal volunteers to represent low-income Philadelphians who need a lawyer but cannot afford one.

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Urgent Cases

75-year-old client needs representation for an auto accident case, where he was hit while on his bicycle. The case is scheduled for an arbitration hearing on May 29, 2024 at 9:15 am. Client was struck by plaintiff’s vehicle at the intersection of Chestnut Hill Ave and Germantown Ave. Client subsequently spent three weeks in the hospital and needed intense physical […]

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Landlord-Tenant

Case #23-0050521

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Hearing: September 26, 2023 at 12:45 PM Client is a nurse who fell behind on rent after going back to school a few months ago. One of the property managers told Client they’d help her apply for rental assistance and settle the matter outside of court. However, after Client paid $1500 in good faith, she learned a different property manager […]

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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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From a Volunteer

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

— Amanda Pasquini

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Olivia Gabriel

August 2023

“I’ve had so many people help me. It’s a heart-opener to be able to give back. That’s why I went to law school, and that’s why I do this work.”

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Licensing Issues Webinar

Join VIP and MZA Legal for a 1-hour webinar and Q & A session about business licensing and common licensing issues, as part of the webinar series Business Law Foundations.

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