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January 2019
Quiet Title – Resolving Title Issues to Keep Clients in Their Homes
This training, led by two statewide experts, will explain how to transfer title of a property into your low-income client’s name through the filing of a Quiet Title action. It covers the legal grounds, procedures, and forms for bringing a Quiet Title Action, with an emphasis on the issues that low-income clients frequently encounter in obtaining title to a property. Clients may need a Quiet Title action filed if they have entered into a lease/purchase (rent-to-own) agreement, are a victim of a fraudulent…
Find out more »The Nuts and Bolts of Representing a Tenant in Municipal Court: Introduction to Landlord/Tenant Law
Philadelphia VIP, the hub of pro bono legal services in Philadelphia, is sponsoring a free CLE training program for attorneys on the topic of landlord/tenant law. This program will provide an overview of landlord/tenant law, as well as practical information for representing a client in a landlord/tenant dispute in the Philadelphia courts. Attendees will receive two (2) substantive CLE credits if they accept a VIP case. Registration is required. Questions? Contact Liz Tarloski at 215-523-9558 or etarloski@phillyvip.org.
Find out more »Volunteer Orientation
This orientation will provide an overview of VIP's history, pro bono service areas, and an in-depth review of the resources and tools available to support volunteer attorneys. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit VIP's office, talk one-on-one with staff, and develop a personalized pro bono action plan, tailored to the attorney's interest areas, schedule, and other preferences. Both new volunteers and volunteers who have already taken a VIP case are welcome to attend.
Find out more »January 2019 Nonprofit Legal Assessment CLE and Clinic (Volunteers Only)
Be an Access To Justice Hero and help a local nonprofit! Register now for the upcoming Nonprofit Legal CLE and Clinic. What: Legal assessment clinic for local nonprofits preceded by a one-hour CLE on nonprofit law (includes 1 free CLE credit). Each participating attorney will provide post-clinic legal assistance to one participating nonprofit on a discrete matter. Why: Nonprofits often confront legal issues that impact their ability to achieve their mission and lack the financial resources to hire an attorney.…
Find out more »January 2019 Nonprofit Legal Assessment Clinic (Clients Only)
LawWorks, a project of Philadelphia VIP, is looking for nonprofit leaders to meet with volunteer attorneys to receive free legal assistance. Who is eligible for this clinic event? (If you do not meet the below criteria, please do not submit a form) 1. Nonprofit organizations providing a significant portion of their programs and services in Philadelphia 2. Groups that are established nonprofit organizations Do you meet these requirements? Please fill out our Client Interest Form below. Once you submit the…
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