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Case #26-0129108
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Spanish-speaking client seeks assistance with a collections matter set for hearing in Municipal Court on November 18, 2026 at 9 am. Client was properly served and notified that he is being sued by debt-buyer, Midland Credit Management, for a total of $3,806.86. This debt is related to a Citibank credit card. Client fell behind on payments to his credit card […]

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Case #26-0129833

Client seeks full representation for a custody hearing scheduled for February 9, 2027 at 9 am before Judge Betsy Wahl. Client shares a five-year-old daughter with the opposing party, child’s father. The current custody order dictates that client has primary physical custody and opposing party has partial physical custody on alternating weekends. Despite the order, this has not been strictly […]

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Promoting Community Economic Development: Steven's Business

August 2026
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Small Business Legal Clinic & CLE Training (Volunteer Registration)

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Remembering Lee Zimmerman

January 2026

The Philadelphia VIP community is deeply saddened by the death of our friend and past Board President Lee Zimmerman on November 9, 2025.

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