Nothing
contained on this page is to be considered as the rendering of legal advice
for specific cases, and readers are
responsible for obtaining such advice from their own legal counsel. This is
intended for education and informational purposes.
The Directory is intended to serve at least three primary purposes:
first and foremost, to
assist persons affected by HIV/AIDS who are seeking legal services; second, to
provide
sources of information concerning how to develop pro bono programs focusing on
legal issues related to the epidemic; and third, to be a resource for attorneys
seeking to become involved with pro-bono representation in these areas. Ultimately,
our mission in publishing this directory is to provide a crucial first step in
ensuring that the legal needs of people affected by HIV/AIDS are met. We have
attempted to develop a directory that is both comprehensive and user-friendly.
In terms of format, we have individually described only those agencies
that provide
HIV/AIDS-specific legal services, either in-house or by way of referrals to a
pro-bono panel
or pool of volunteer attorneys. Even in locations where there are no such
programs,
however, we have provided contacts in the form of legal services
organizations, disability
law groups, or state bar associations (which, at minimum, can be a starting
point for locating legal services in a particular geographic area). The result
is a directory that contains substantive contacts in all 50 states, the U.S.
territories, and Canada.
ALABAMA
AIDS Task Force of Alabama, Inc.
P.O. Box 55703
Birmingham, AL 35255
(205) 324-9822
Fax: (205) 324-9311
Contact: Randall H. Russell
Program Description: AFTA is a nonprofit organization. The control and management
of the Corporation and its property and affairs is vested in the Board of
Directors.
Paid Staff: 35-40
Volunteer: 10
Program Funding: Federal housing, Ryan White Care Act, State of Alabama, City
of Birmingham, private funding
Eligibility Requirements: HIV+, homeless or imminently homeless
Fees: Yes--rent
Client Referral Services: Outreach, other social service agencies, medical
clinics, word-of-mouth
Types of Case Represented In-House: Non-legal
Number of Cases Monthly: 105
Types of Cases: Housing, discrimination, general
Number of Cases Monthly: 0-5
Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program
P.O. Box 870395
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0395
(205) 348-4928
Adap@ua.edu
Legal Services of Alabama
P.O. Box 020967
Tuscaloosa, AL 35402
(205) 758-7503
Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers
Program
415 Dexter Avenue
Post Office Box 671
Montgomery, AL 36101
(334) 269-1515
ALASKA
Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association
1057 West Fireweed Lane, #102
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 263-2050
FAX: (907) 263-2051
E-mail: aaaa@alaskanaids.org
Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association -
Juno
P.O. Box 21481
Juno, AK 99802
(907) 586-6089
FAX: (907) 463-6796
E-mail: aaaajuno@aol.com
Contact: Andrea Nenzel, Executive Director
Other Key Staff: Melba T. Cooke, Trang Duong
Paid Staff: 21
Volunteer Attorneys: 3
Program Funding: United Way, federal and state grants, HUD grants, Ryan White
Care Act, donations
Eligibility Requirements: HIV+; some programs have income ceilings
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Doctors, hospital, peers, family, help line
Types of Case Represented In-House: Not applicable
Number of Cases Monthly: Not applicable
Types of Cases Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: General
Number of Cases Monthly: 2
Disability Law Center of Alaska
3330 Arctic Boulevard, Suite 10B
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 344-1002
AMERICAN SAMOA
Client Assistance Program and Protection
& Advocacy
P.O. Box 3937
Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799
011-684-633-2441
Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
011-684-699-1371
ARIZONA
HIV/AIDS Law Project (HALP)
305 S. Second Avenue
P.O. Box 21538
Phoenix, AZ 85036-1538
(602) 258-3434, ext. 2820
(800) 852-9075, ext. 2820
Fax: (602) 254-9059
Email: Kstuart@clsaz.org
Contact: Eric Moore, ext. 2640
Program Description: HALP is a project of the Volunteer Lawyers Program (VLP)
of Maricopa County and Community Legal Services of Arizona. The project is
staffed by a full-time Paralegal Coordinator and a full-time Paralegal Assistant.
Both staff members work under the supervision of the Attorney Director of VLP.
Paid Staff: 1.5
Volunteer Attorneys: 50
Program Funding: Ryan White CARE Act, Legal Services Corporation, annual AIDS
Walk
Client Eligibility Requirement: HIV+ or AIDS diagnosis. Must be a resident of
either
Maricopa County or Pinal County. An income no greater than 125% of the Federal
Poverty Guidelines. Clients who have incomes higher than this are referred to
attorneys who will work on a sliding scale fee structure. HALP also accepts
anonymous clients who call and have
questions that need to be answered, regardless of income and residency
requirements.
Fees: No
Referral Sources: We accept referrals from other community-based
organizations and through the client’s case manager. We also accept clients who
contact HALP directly because they know of the project through other clients or
word of
mouth or various community events.
Types of Case referred to volunteer attorneys: Most civil matters can be
handled and
referred through HALP. For criminal and personal injury matters, HALP will only
make referrals.
Number of Cases Monthly: 60
Number of Cases Referred Monthly: 12
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training: VLP provides credits for reduced cost
CLE seminars. HALP provides regular training to Volunteer Attorneys on estate
planning.
Other Important Information: If a person with HIV/AIDS is in need of legal
services
we encourage them to contact HALP regardless of whether or not they think they
may meet the eligibility requirements. Let HALP make the eligibility
determination and appropriate referrals, if necessary. We are here to help.
Arizona Center for Disability Law
3131 North Country Club, Suite 100
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 323-0642
State Bar of Arizona
111 West Monroe Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003-1742
(602) 252-4804
www.azbar.org
ARKANSAS
Arkansas AIDS Foundation
518 East Ninth Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 376-6299
Fax: (501) 372-5457
www.araidsfoundation.org
Key Staff: Byron Moore, III
Program Description: First state-wide organization of its kind in Arkansas.
Provide referrals and free and anonymous testing.
Paid Staff: 8
Volunteer Attorneys: 2
Program Funding: Grants and donations
Eligibility Requirements: Not applicable
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Other organizations, peers
Types Of Cases Represented In-House: Not applicable
Number of Cases Monthly: Not applicable
Types Of Cases Referred To Volunteer Attorneys: Confidentiality, discrimination
Number of Cases Monthly: 2
Volunteer attorney requirements/training: n/a
Protection & Advocacy for Individual
Rights Program
Evergreen Place, Suite 201
1100 North University
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 296-1775
(800) 482-1174
www.advocacyservices.org
Arkansas Bar Association
400 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 375-4606
www.arkbar.com
CALIFORNIA
Central Valley AIDS Team
416 West McKinley
Fresno, CA 93728
(559) 264-2437
FAX: (559) 265-4716
www.ccaf.org
Contact: Melissa Knight-Barfield, Executive Director
Program Description: Nonprofit agency providing services to those infected or
affected by HIV/AIDS, including case management, outreach, and psychosocial
assessment
Paid staff: 11
Volunteer Attorneys: 0
Program funding: Federal, state, and local funding, and private
contributions
Eligibility Requirements: HIV+
Fees: No
Referral sources: Self, other agencies
Types Of Cases Represented In-House: Wills, durable power of attorney for
health care, guardianship
Number of Cases Monthly: 130
Types Of Cases Referred To Volunteer Attorneys: General
Number of Cases Monthly: 10
Volunteer attorney requirements/training: Quarterly volunteer training
The Barristers AIDS Legal Services Project
1313 North Vine
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 993-1640
Fax: (323) 896-6500
Contact: Dorren J Serrati, Director
Other Key Staff: Laurie Aronoff
Current Description of Program: Clients are screened to determine whether a
match
can be made with a volunteer attorney. If a match cannot be made, the client is
referred to an outside agency.
Paid Staff: 16
Volunteer Attorneys: 250
Program Funding: Grants, donations including the Los Angeles
County Bar Association, IOLTA
Client Eligibility Requirements: AIDS or disabling HIV, resident of Los Angeles
County, short-term legal problem related to illness, income ceiling depending
on the client’s source of income and the type of services needed
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Hospitals, hospices, community organizations
Types Of Cases
Represented In-House: Not applicable
Number of Cases Monthly: Not applicable
Types Of Cases Referred To Volunteer Attorneys: Wills, powers of attorney,
guardianship,
discrimination, debt/bankruptcy, patients’ rights, insurance, Social Security
Number of Cases Monthly: 45
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training: Provides attorney training manuals,
certified MLCE volunteer attorney training sessions, and a mentor program
The Los Angeles Free Clinic Legal Department
8405 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 655-2697
Fax: (323) 658-6773
www.laglc.org/index1.html
Contact: Diane Kahn
Program Description: Provides short-term legal assistance to clients
representing themselves. Volunteer attorneys teach workshops to empower clients
to manage their own legal problems.
Paid Staff: 2
Volunteer Attorneys: 35
Program Funding: City, state and federal government grants, Los Angeles County
Bar, private individual and corporate grants
Eligibility Requirements: Anyone who needs the type of legal services
provided; no income restrictions
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Other nonprofit agencies, state and local bar associations,
courts, peers
Types Of Cases Represented In-House: Simple uncontested divorce, bankruptcy,
immigration (excluding deportation and forfeiture), consumer debt
Number of Cases Monthly: 108
Types of Cases Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: Not applicable
Number of Cases Monthly: Not applicable
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training: Provides a formal five-hour training
seminar and
informal mentor training. Special training is also provided for divorce and
bankruptcy issues.
Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center HIV Law Project
1625 North Schrader Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028-9998
(323) 993-7670
FAX: (323) 993-7699
Contact: Jeff Kim, HIV Law Project Coordinator
Other Key Staff: Roger Coggan, Matthew May, Sharen Shaw-Johnson
Current Description Of Program: Volunteer attorneys provide confidential
one-on-one consultation on a wide variety of legal issues.
Paid Staff: 4
Volunteer Attorneys: 50
Program Funding: IOLTA, Los Angeles County Bar, Ryan White Care Act, Victims of
Crime Assistance, private foundations, individual client donations, Lawyer
Referral Service-related funds
Client Eligibility Requirements: HIV+; IOLTA and LSC guidelines are observed
Any Fees: $10 processing fee (waivers available as needed)
Referral Sources: Other legal services providers, lesbian/gay contacts
Types Of Cases Represented In-House: Occasionally, volunteer attorneys agree to
represent
clients in health insurance matters. A number of cases are addressed through an
attorney and paralegal-guided Self-Help program.
Number of Cases Monthly: See above
Types Of Cases Referred To Volunteer Attorneys: Employment discrimination,
government benefits appeals, immigration, medical malpractice, etc.
Number of Cases Monthly: 50-100
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training: Special training for government
benefits, but other
none
AIDS Legal Referral Panel of the San Francisco Bay
Area
205 13th Street
San Francisco, CA 94104-5310
(415) 291-5454
(510) 451-5353
FAX: (415) 291-5833
E-mail: info@alrp.org
www.alrp.org
Contact: Irwin E. Keller, Executive Director
Current Description Of Program: Provides legal advice and referrals, staffs
legal
clinics at more than 20 AIDS service providers in the Bay Area
Paid Staff: 12
Volunteer Attorneys: 600
Program Funding: Ryan White Care Act, CDBG, state bar trust fund, restricted
private grants, individual, corporate and law firm contributions, special
events fund-raising
Client Eligibility Requirements: HIV+
Any Fees: No fees for referrals. No charges for clients with annual income less
than $15,000. Individuals with higher incomes may be charged on a sliding
scale.
Referral Sources: Area AIDS service providers
Types of Cases Represented In-House: Legal advice only--no direct
representation
Number of Cases Monthly: 70
Types of Cases Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: Wills, bankruptcy,
landlord-tenant, insurance,
government benefits, employment, family law
Number of Cases Monthly: 170
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training: Provides ten yearly training programs
based on
interests expressed and client needs
Legal Services for Prisoners with
Children
Women Prisoners with HIV/AIDS Project
100 McAllister Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 255-7036
Fax: (415) 552-3150
Contact: Karen Shain
Other Key Staff: Dorsey Nunn
Program Description: Represents women in two of the state prisons,
concentrating on women with HIV and AIDS.
Paid Staff: 4
Volunteer Attorneys: 8 (law students)
Program Funding: Grants, attorneys' fees from previously settled cases
Client Eligibility Requirements: Women prisoners with HIV/AIDS
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Other prisoners
Types of Cases Represented In-House: Compassionate release, parole hearings,
medical negligence
Number of Cases Monthly: In contact with more than 50 HIV+ women prisoners
Types of Cases Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: n/a
Number of Cases Monthly: Not applicable
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training: Not applicable
San Francisco AIDS Foundation Financial
Benefits Advocacy Program
1 Sixth Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 487-8000
Fax: (415) 487-8009
Contact: Pat Christien
Program Description: Helps HIV+ individuals understand public and
private financial benefits and assists with
applications processes.
Paid Staff: 40
Volunteer Attorneys: None
Program Funding: Private donations and federal, state, and county funds
Client Eligibility Requirements: HIV+
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Word-of-mouth, hospitals, clinics, other legal agencies
Types of Cases Represented In-House: Social Security, insurance, employee
benefits,
viatical settlements advocacy and application
Number of Cases Monthly: 50
Types of Cases Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: n/a
Number of Cases Monthly: Not applicable
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training: n/a
AIDS Legal Services
111 West St. John Street, Suite 315
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 293-3135
FAX: (408) 293-0106
Contact: Dana Kulvin, Program Director
Program Description: Provides free or low-cost legal services to persons with
HIV/AIDS in Santa Clara and parts of San Mateo counties.
Paid Staff: 2
Volunteer Attorneys: 70
Program Funding: Ryan White Care Act, IOLTA, United Way, local fundraisers,
private contributions
Client Eligibility Requirements: HIV+
Fees: free service for the indigent, sliding scale for those with an ability to
pay
Referral Sources: Social service providers, medical centers, outreach,
advertising
Types Of Cases Represented In-House: Housing, guardianship, consumer
protection,
various others
Number of Cases Monthly: 5-10
Types of Cases Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: Wills, durable powers of
attorney, guardianships, family law, insurance, tax, discrimination, employment,
some criminal, benefits,
confidentiality
Number of Cases Monthly: 20-30
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training: Provides HIV sensitivity training and
training
programs in various legal areas pertaining to AIDS
Community Services AIDS Program
1601 East Hazelton Avenue
Stockton, CA 95201-2009
(209) 468-2235
FAX: (209) 468-3495
Contact: Elizabeth A. Pacelli
Other Key Staff: Thomas Davis
Program Description: Comprehensive AIDS services provider established in 1987.
Paid Staff: 20
Volunteer Attorneys: 4
Program Funding: Federal, state, county grants
Client Eligibility Requirements: HIV+
Fees: No
Referral Sources: HIV counselors, hospitals, parole officers, schools,
physicians
Types of Cases Represented In-House: Powers of attorney, wills
Number of Cases Monthly: 4-5
Types of Cases Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: Guardianship
Number of Cases Monthly: 2-3
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training: n/a
Valley HIV/AIDS Center
6850 Van Nuys Boulevard, #110
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 908-3840
Fax: (818) 908-3844
Contact: Any office staff
Program Description: Nonprofit organization providing comprehensive case
management, education, mental health services, and referrals for all people
with HIV/AIDS in the San Fernando Valley.
Paid Staff: 12
Volunteer Attorneys: 1
Program Funding: Federal and state grants
Client Eligibility Requirements: HIV+, residents of the San Fernando Valley
Fees: No; for counseling, a donation is requested but not required
Referral Sources: Other HIV/AIDS agencies, word-of-mouth, doctors, hospitals
Types Of Cases Represented In-House: Wills, durable powers of attorney
Number of Cases Monthly: 6
Types Of Cases Referred To Volunteer Attorneys: Guardianship, adoption, public
benefits,
bankruptcy, immigration
Number of Cases Monthly: 6
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training: n/a
AIDS Care Legal Clinic
73 North Palm Street
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 643-0446
Fax: (805) 643-9474
Contact: Doug Green
Program Description: Four volunteer attorneys provide broad legal services to
low-income clients with HIV, both in-house and by appointment at their offices.
Paid Staff: None
Volunteer Attorneys: 4
Program Funding: Donations
Client Eligibility Requirements: HIV+ and low income (60% median)
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Case management program, public health department
Types Of Cases Represented In-House: Not applicable
Number of Cases Monthly: Not applicable
Types Of Cases Referred To Volunteer Attorneys: Wrongful eviction or
termination, insurance, child custody, wills, powers of attorney
Number of Cases Monthly: 4-6
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training: n/a
East Bay Community Law Centeri
3130 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 548-4040
Fax: (510) 845-2305
Contact: Sheila Hall
Program Description: Four attorneys and various law students provide broad
legal services to low-income clients with HIV in Alameda County, including
income and healthcare benefits, immigration, housing, estate planning,
confidentiality, family and creditor/debtor.
Paid Staff: 4
Volunteer Attorneys: 4-12 law students, part of UC Berkeley School of Law
clinical program
Eligibility Requirements: HIV+, low income, resident of Alameda County (or
Contra Costa County if immigration case)
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Case management program, doctors’ offices,
substance abuse programs
Types of Cases Represented In-House: Social security, disability, simple wills
& estates,
power of attorney (not probated), creditor/debtor (judgment-proof letters,
medical debt), public
benefits, housing, immigration (asylum)
Number of Cases Monthly: 15-20
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training: 4 week training for school year
volunteers (subject
areas), 2 week training for summer volunteers.
Protection & Advocacy, Inc.
449 15th Street, Suite 401
Oakland, CA 94612
(800) 776-5746
State Bar of California
555 Franklin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102-4498
(415) 561-8332
COLORADO
Boulder County AIDS Project Pro
Bono Attorney Team
2118 14th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 444-6121
Fax: (303) 444-0260
E-mail: bcap@indra.com
Contact: Robin Bohannan, Clinical Director
Other Key Staff: Matt Patrick
Current Description Of Program: Receives referrals from case managers who
assess
client’s legal need upon intake and provides follow-up case management. Clients
get attorney name and make contact.
Paid Staff: 16
Volunteer Attorneys: 35
Program Funding: Ryan White Care Act, city and county grants,
private donations, corporate sponsors
Client Eligibility Requirements: HIV+ and resident of Boulder County
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Not available
Types Of Cases Represented In-House: Not applicable
Number of Cases Monthly: Not applicable
Types Of Cases Referred To Volunteer Attorneys: Wills, funeral arrangements and
authorizations, financial and medical powers of attorney, living wills,
guardianship/conservator issues, assistance with criminal, discrimination,
social security, and family law
Number of Cases Monthly: 6-8
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training: Provides general volunteer training annually
Southern Colorado AIDS Project
1301 South 8th Street, Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 578-9092
FAX: (719) 578-8690
Contact: Karen Arndt, RN, MBA
Current Description Of Program: AIDS consortium involving 6 community agencies.
Paid Staff: 11
Volunteer Attorneys: 2 (also 1 paralegal)
Program Funding: Ryan White Care Act, United Way, other grant monies
Eligibility Requirements: HIV+
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Self, physicians
Types Of Cases Represented In-House: Not applicable
Number of Cases Monthly: Not applicable
Types Of Cases Referred To Volunteer Attorneys: Discrimination, advanced
directives, wills
Number of Cases Monthly: Not available
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training: n/a
Colorado AIDS Project Legal Program
701 East Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 837-1501
Fax: (303) 837-0388
http://www.coloaids.org
Contact: Tony C. Champaco
Current Description Of Program: Assists persons with HIV/AIDS access pro bono
or
low cost legal assistance.
Paid Staff: None
Volunteer Attorneys: 25
Program Funding: Non-funded
Client Eligibility Requirements: HIV+
Fees: No; however, attorneys to whom clients are referred generally have
sliding-scale fees.
Referral Sources: Case managers
Types Of Cases Represented In-House: Not applicable
Number of Cases Monthly: Not applicable
Types of Cases Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: Wills, living wills, durable
powers of attorney, real estate, burial arrangements, bankruptcy, consumer, custody,
domestic, guardianship, immigration, social security, conservatorship
Number of Cases Monthly: 50
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training: Provides ongoing training regarding
HIV/AIDS related issues
The Legal
Center for People with Disabilities and Older People--HIV/AIDS Legal Program
455 Sherman Street, Suite 130
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 722-0300
(800) 288-1376
FAX: (303) 722-0720
www.thelegalcenter.org
Contact: Eric Maxfield, Civil Rights Advocate
Other Key Staff: Randy Chapman
Program Description: Provides advocacy, technical assistance, and legal representation.
Also provides education, training, and round tables on legal issues affecting
people with HIV.
Paid Staff: 20
Volunteer Attorneys: 1
Program Funding: United Way, supplemental federal funding
Client Eligibility Requirements: HIV+ and living in the state
Fees: Yes; sliding scale based on income and number of persons in household
Referral Sources: Other legal services organizations, AIDS community-based
organizations, gay and lesbian groups, people of color organizations
Types of Cases Represented In-House: Housing, employment, access to service, confidentiality
Types Of Cases Referred To Volunteer Attorneys: n/a
Number of Cases Monthly: n/a
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training: n/a
Colorado Bar Association
1900 Grant Street #950
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 860-1115
www.cobar.org
CONNECTICUT
AIDS Legal Network for Connecticut
80 Jefferson Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 541-5000
Fax: (860) 541-5050
E-mail: jgomez@ghla.org
Contact: Jesus Gomez, Program Director
Current Description of Program: Collaborative program of the four legal service
agencies in Connecticut. Will handle any case where HIV/AIDS is the central
legal issue.
Paid Staff: 2.5
Volunteer Attorneys: 350
Program Funding: Private foundation, IOLTA, Ryan White Care Act,
in-kind monies
Client Eligibility Requirements: HIV+
Fees: No; however, if a client has substantial assets, a
donation to the program may be requested.
Referral Sources: Legal service programs, case managers, hospitals, self
Types Of Cases Represented In-House: Discrimination, Social Security, advance
directives,
estate planning, insurance matters, guardianship
Number of Cases Monthly: 75
Types Of Cases Referred To Volunteer Attorneys: All of the above and
foreclosures, bankruptcy,
housing
Number of Cases Monthly: 75
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training: Provided through state bar programs
on family law,
housing, and Social Security
Connecticut Bar Association
30 Bank Street
PO Box 350
New Britain, CT 06050-0350
(860) 223-4400
(860) 223-4488
www.ctbar.org
DELAWARE
Community Legal Aid Society,
Inc.
100 West 10th Street, Suite 801
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 575-0660
www.decommunitylegalaid.com
Disabilities Law Program, Protection and Advocacy
for Individual Rights
913 Washington Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 575-0690
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
District of Columbia School of
Law HIV/AIDS Legal Clinic
4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20008
(202) 274-7312
Fax: (202) 274-5583
E-mail: ggelhorn@law.udc.edu
Contact: Prof. Gay Gellhorn
Current Description Of Program: Legal services program in which law school professors
supervise law students in the provision of client services.
Paid Staff: 2
Volunteer Attorneys: n/a
Program Funding: Law school funds, Ryan White Care Act, private funding
Client Eligibility Requirements: HIV+ or family member with HIV. Services are geared
toward poverty-level populations within the epidemic (e.g., prisoners, women,
children, the homeless).
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Social services agencies, hospitals, pediatric AIDS clinics,
other Ryan White vendors, prisoners’ rights groups
Types Of Cases Represented In-House: Family law, permanency planning, prisoner
medical parole and medical conditions cases, disability
Number of Cases Monthly: 10
Types Of Cases Referred To Volunteer Attorneys: Non-AIDS specific
Number of Cases Monthly: 1-2
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training: Training is provided by the District
of Columbia
Bar’s training and mentor programs
Whitman-Walker Clinic Legal Services Department
1701 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 939-7627
Fax: (202) 939-7651
Contact: Laura Flegel, Legal Services Director
Other Key Staff: Mark Bonin, Daniel Bruner
Current Description Of Program: Primarily a pro bono program. Also includes
some staff representation. Handles HIV-related civil matters.
Paid Staff: 11
Volunteer Attorneys: 125
Program Funding: Private funding through lawyers and law firms, federal and
local government, foundations, other private fund-raising
Client Eligibility Requirements: HIV+
Fees: No; however, there are income ceilings for estate
planning and debt counseling
Referral Sources: AIDS services organizations, doctors, hospitals,
word-of-mouth
Types Of Cases Represented In-House: All areas except estate planning and
bankruptcy
Number of Cases Yearly: 1000 (covering over 1,750 issues)
Types Of Cases Referred To Volunteer Attorneys: All areas
Number of Cases Yearly: over 5,500 telephone consultations
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training: Required to attend AIDS advocacy
training twice
annually; specialized entitlements training also available
The District of Columbia Bar
1250 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005-3908
(202) 737-4700
www.dcbar.org
FLORIDA
Comprehensive AIDS Project
2222 West Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33445
(561) 274-6400
FAX: (561) 274-3912
Contact: Tara Harp
Program Description: Case management agency providing legal services, social
services, psychological services, and support groups
Paid Staff: 11
Program Funding: Ryan White Care Act, local funds, fund-raisers
Client Eligibility Requirements: HIV+
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Word-of-mouth, physicians, clinics, hospitals, support groups,
AIDS hotline
Types Of Cases Represented In-House: n/a
Number of Cases Monthly: Not applicable
Types of Cases Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: Custody, Social Security, wills
and probate,
criminal
Number of Cases Monthly: 6
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training: Provides volunteer training and
orientation
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc.
Ryan White Legal Project
126 West Adam Street
Green Cove Spring, FL 32043
(904) 356-8371
FAX: (904) 356-8285
Contact: Robert Wilbert
Program Description: Provides representation, counsel, and advice on a wide
range of AIDS-related legal matters.
Paid Staff: 2.5
Volunteer Attorneys: 15
Program Funding: Ryan White Care Act
Eligibility Requirements: HIV+ and up to 300% of federal poverty guidelines
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Self, case managers, doctors, counselors, peers
Types Of Cases Represented In-House: Social Security, advance directives and
wills, pre-need documents for children, custody, housing, health care access,
family law
Number of Cases Monthly: 30-40
Types Of Cases Referred To Volunteer Attorneys: Fee-generating, Social
Security, discrimination, tort claims; insurance claims are referred to a
private attorney panel
Number of Cases Monthly: 5-7
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training: Provides training in a variety of
practice areas
AIDS Help, Inc.
P.O. Box 4374
Key West, FL 33041
(305) 296-6196
Fax: (305) 296-6337
Contact: Richard N. Hartt, Executive Director
Program Description: Comprehensive case-management system providing referral,
informational, and support services to persons with HIV/AIDS.
Paid Staff: 27
Volunteer Attorneys: 1
Program Funding: Federal, state, county funding, fund-raisers,
personal donations
Client Eligibility Requirements: HIV+ or friends, relatives of person with HIV
Fees: Not available
Referral Sources: Not available
Types Of Cases Represented In-House: Non-legal
Number of Cases Monthly: 100
Types Of Cases Referred To Volunteer Attorneys: General
Number of Cases Monthly: 5-10
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training: Provides volunteer manuals and
volunteer
enrollment process that identifies volunteer interests and qualifications
Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.
AIDS Legal Advocacy Project
3000 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 500
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 576-0080 ext. 324
Fax: (305) 573-5800
Contact: Lesley Powell, Project Director
Current Description Of Program: Staffed and directed by one attorney who does
all legal and administrative work.
Paid Staff: 25
Volunteer Attorneys: None (referrals are made by cooperating agencies)
Program Funding: Ryan White Care Act
Client Eligibility Requirements: HIV+, must be within 200% of federal poverty
guidelines, legal problems must be within the
program’s established priorities
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Health and service providers, case managers, peers,
word-of-mouth
Types Of Cases Represented In-House: Estate planning, living wills, powers of
attorney,
guardianship, housing, discrimination, access to health care, public benefits,
education
Number of Cases Monthly: 30-40
Types Of Cases Referred To Volunteer Attorneys: Bankruptcy, personal injury,
criminal, prisoners’ rights
Number of Cases Monthly: 5
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training: n/a
Big Bend Comprehensive AIDS Resources,
Education & Support, Inc.
Post Office Box 14365
Tallahassee, FL 32317
(904) 656-AIDS
Fax: (904) 942-6402
www.bigbendcares.org
Contact: Lorraine Elder, Executive Director
Program Description: Private, nonprofit AIDS service organization. Lead agency
for the local Ryan White consortium and Community Planning Partnership.
Paid Staff: 20
Program Funding: Federal, state, and local government, United Way,private
donations
Eligibility Requirements: HIV+; other criteria are program specific
Fees: Not available
Referral Sources: Testing sites, physicians, health departments, other AIDS
organizations and hotlines
Types Of Cases Represented In-House: n/a
Number of Cases Monthly: Not applicable
Types Of Cases Referred To Volunteer Attorneys: Anything HIV-related
Number of Cases Monthly: 1
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training: As requested
Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County
HIV/AIDS Legal Project
423 Fern Street, Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 655-8944, ext. 248
FAX: (561) 655-5269
Contact: John A. Foley, Esq.
Other Key Staff: Vickey Tucci, Lesleigh Varner, Alison St. John
Program Description: Provides AIDS-related legal services.
Paid Staff: 6
Volunteer Attorneys: Uses a pro bono panel
Program Funding: Ryan White Care Act, state Health and Rehabilitative Services
Department
Eligibility Requirements: HIV+ and income level
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Local AIDS services organizations
Types Of Cases Represented In-House: Discrimination, insurance, Social
Security, family
law, guardianship/permanency planning, consumer
Number of Cases Monthly: 35
Types Of Cases Referred To Volunteer Attorneys: Bankruptcy, immigration,
wills/probate,
government benefits
Number of Cases Monthly: 5
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training: Provides a handbook about HIV/AIDS
legal issues
Central Florida Legal Services Volunteer
Lawyers Project
128-A Orange Avenue
Daytona Beach, FL 32127
(904) 255-6573
Greater Orlando Area Legal Services
800 North Main Street
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 847-0053
Put Something Back Pro Bono Project
123 NW First Avenue
Miami, FL 33128
(305) 579-5733
GEORGIA
Atlanta Legal Aid Society
AIDS Legal Project
151 Springs Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30303-2097
(404) 614-3969
FAX: (404) 614-3981
Contact: John R. Warchol, Managing
Attorney
Program Descrition: Project within Atlanta Legal Aid
that receives earmarked funds for HIV work. Special emphasis reaching minority
women with children.
Paid Staff: 6
Volunteer Attorneys: 70
Program Funding: Atlanta AIDS Fund, Metro Atlanta
Community
Fund, HOPWA, United Way, Ryan White Care Act
Eligibility Requirements: HIV+ and 125% federal poverty
guidelines
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Other AIDS services
organizations, health care providers, outreach and community education programs
Types Of Cases Represented
In-House: Discrimination,
public benefits, disability, access to health care, insurance, housing,
wills and advanced directives, custody, guardianship, others
Number of Cases Monthly: 100-150
Types Of Cases Referred To
Volunteer Attorneys: Fee-generating
cases
Number of Cases Monthly: 10-15
Volunteer Attorney
Requirements/Training: Special
wills and advance directives training is available
AIDS Law Project of Middle Georgia
111 Third Street, Suite 230
Macon, GA 31202-1057
(912) 751-6261
(912) 751-6500 (voice mail)
Fax: (912) 751-6581
Contact: Phillip Bond
Program Description: Operates on grant monies that
provide for a staff attorney from the Georgia Legal Services Program to
supervise third-year law students providing legal representation to people with
HIV.
Paid Staff: 10 attorneys; 4 support staff
Volunteer Attorneys: 2 paralegals
Program Funding: Grants from the local Ryan White
Consortium; Georgia Legal Services and Dept. of Community Affairs
Eligibility Requirements: HIV+ and meet income eligibility
guidelines
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Local support centers, health
care providers, former clients, private attorneys
Types of Cases Represented
In-House: Estate planning,
domestic, Social Security, advance directives, insurance, AFDC, etc.
Number of Cases Monthly: 6-8
Types Of Cases Referred To
Volunteer Attorneys: Criminal
and fee-generating
Number of Cases Monthly: 3-4
Volunteer Attorney
Requirements/Training: n/a
Georgia Advocacy Office, Inc.
100 Crescent Center Parkway, Suite 520
Tucker, GA 30084
(404) 885-1234, (800) 282-4538
State Bar of Georgia
800 The Hurt Building
50 Hurt Plaza
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 527-8755
GUAM
Parents Agencies Networking Client Assistance Program
Post Office Box 23474
GMF, Guam 96921
(671) 472-1948
The Advocacy Office
Reflection Center, Suite 204
Chalan Santo Papa
Agana, Guam 96910
(671) 472-8985
HAWAII
Hawaii State Bar Association
1132 Bishop Street, Suite 906
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 537-1868
Fax: (808) 521-7936
Paid Staff: 0.5
Volunteer Attorneys: 10
Program Funding: Hawaii State Bar Association,
Hawaii JusticeFoundation and Life Foundation
Eligibility Requirements: HIV+
Client Fees: No
Referral Sources: Life Foundation, other AIDS
organizations, self
Types of Cases Represented
In-House: Basic
wills, living wills, powers of attorney, Social Security benefits, some guardianships
Number of Cases Monthly: 15-20
Types of Cases Referred to
Volunteer Attorneys: Complex
estate planning, bankruptcy, other welfare, family law, criminal matters
Number of Cases Monthly: 5
Volunteer Attorney
Requirements/Training: Provides
basic training, including observation of
clinics and clinic orientation
Hawaii Lawyers Care
1040 Richards Street, Suite 301
Honolulu, HI 96813
Hawaii State Bar Association
(809) 528-7051
1132 Bishop, Suite 906
Honolulu, HI 96813
AIDS Community Care Team
1314 South King Street, Suite 964
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 591-8890
IDAHO
Comprehensive Advocacy, Inc.
4477 Emerald Street, Suite B-100
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 336-5353
(800) 632-5125
Idaho State Bar
Post Office Box 895
Boise, ID 83701
(208) 334-4500
FAX: (208) 334-4515
ILLINOIS
AIDS Legal Council of Chicago
220 South State Street, Suite 1330
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 427-8990
Fax: (312) 427-8419
Contact: Anne H. Fischer, Executive
Director
Program Description: Three attorneys and two
paralegals work out of main and Cook County hospital satellite offices providing
legal services and referrals.
Paid Staff: 9
Volunteer Attorneys: 70
Program Funding: Ryan White Care Act, foundation
grants, corporate law firm donations, individual contributions
Eligibility Requirements: HIV+, resident of Cook County,
generally a $20,000/year income cap
Client Fees: No
Referral Sources: Case managers, health care
providers, client referrals, advertising
Types Of Cases Represented
In-House: Bankruptcy,
confidentiality, employment, family law, guardianship, health provider
discrimination, housing, insurance, estate planning, Social Security,
school powers of attorney, clemency
Number of Cases Monthly: 80-90
Types Of Cases Referred To
Volunteer Attorneys: Time-consuming
cases of the same types as above
Number of Cases Monthly: 5-10
Volunteer Attorney
Requirements/Training: Provides
training informally as needed
Cook County Legal Assistance Foundation, Inc.
AIDS Advocacy Project
828 Davis Street, Suite 201
Evanston, IL 60201-4489
(847) 475-3703
Fax: (847) 475-3033
Contact: Kathleen Swanson, Special
Projects Director
Other Key Staff: Robyn O’Neill
Program Description: Provides intake, referrals, and
legal services. Will soon have three monthly interview sites in the suburbs
specifically for people with HIV/AIDS.
Paid Staff: 32 (agency-wide)
Volunteer Attorneys: 150
Program Funding: Legal Services Corporation,
HOPWA funds, City Evanston, United Way, private donations
Eligibility Requirements: HIV+, within 125% of federal
poverty guidelines, resident of suburban Cook County
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Community service organizations
Types Of Cases Represented
In-House: Public benefits,
housing, nursing home residents’ rights, advance directives,
discrimination, access to health and coverage, guardianship
Number of Cases Monthly: 670 (agency-wide)
Types Of Cases Referred To
Volunteer Attorneys: Clients
not eligible for services are referred to local bar associations.
Clients eligible but not within priorities are referred to government
agencies, law school clinic, etc.
Number of Cases Monthly: 15
Volunteer Attorney
Requirements/Training: Coordinator
conducts regular training
Springfield AIDS Resource Association
1315 North 5th Street
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 523-2191
Fax: (217) 523-2195
Contact: Judy Kren, Executive Director
Program Description: Nonprofit organization providing
direct and
complementary support services to those living with
and affected by HIV/AIDS.
Paid Staff: 5
Volunteer Attorneys: 1
Program Funding: Ryan White Care Act, grants and
contributions from the community
Eligibility Requirements: HIV+, income within 400% of
poverty level
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Physicians, public health,
private referrals
Types of Cases Represented
In-House: Powers
of attorney, wills, living wills
Number of Cases Monthly: Not available
Types of Cases Referred to
Volunteer Attorneys: n/a
Volunteer Attorney
Requirements/Training: Provides
orientation to the organization’s mission
and philosophy
Illinois State Bar Association
424 South Second Street
Springfield, IL 62701
(217) 525-1760
www.illinoisbar.org
Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation
2420 Bloomer Drive
Alton, IL 62002
(877) 342-7891
Test Positive Awareness Network
1258 West Belmont
Chicago, IL 60657
INDIANA
AIDS Task Force, Inc.
2124 Fairfield Avenue
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
PHONE: (219) 744-1144
Fax: (219) 745-0978
E-mail: atfofcmgr@aol.com
Contact: Gregory Manifold, Executive
Director
Program Description: AIDS services organization
Paid Staff: 13
Volunteer Attorneys: 1
Program Funding: Grants, donations, memorials
Eligibility Requirements: HIV+, income guidelines
Client Fees: No
Referral Sources: Medical community, social
services agencies
Types Of Cases Represented
In-House: n/a
Number of Cases Monthly: Not applicable
Types of Cases Referred to
Volunteer Attorneys: Wills,
powers of attorney, living wills, discrimination
Number of Cases Monthly: 5
Volunteer Attorney
Requirements/Training: Works
under guidance of the attorney on the organization’s Board of Directors
Indiana HIV Advocacy Program
3951 North Meridian Street, Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 920-3190
Fax: (317) 920-3199
Contact: Paul Chase, Director
Other Key Staff: Sandy Goslinz, Steve Johnson,
Amy Hendren
Program Description: Provides direct legal services targeted at discrimination
legal education, coalition building, and public policy advocacy at the state
and national levels.
Paid Staff: 4
Volunteer Attorneys: n/a
Program Funding: Federal
Eligibility Requirements: Not applicable
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Through Indiana’s twelve care
coordination sites for people with HIV
Types of Cases Represented
In-House: Employment,
housing, public accommodation discrimination
Number of Cases Monthly: 10
Types of Cases Referred to
Volunteer Attorneys: Life
planning, debtor-creditor, family law, sexual orientation discrimination
Number of Cases Monthly: Very few
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
Provides periodic
CLE-approved training on various topics
Legal Services Organization of Indiana, Inc.
HIV/AIDS Legal Project
151 North Delaware, 18th Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 631-9410
Fax: (317) 631-9775
Contact: Pamela Godsey, Project Paralegal
Other Key Staff: Stephanie Ortaleva, Project
Director
Program Description: Established to ensure that all
persons in Indiana with HIV/AIDS receive the protections and entitlements
that state and federal law provide.
Paid Staff: 2
Volunteer Attorneys: 58
Program Funding: United Way, Legal Services
Organization, Inc., Indiana Bar Association, Indiana Community AIDS Action
Network
Eligibility Requirements: HIV+, income within 150% of
federal poverty level
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Medical providers, other social
service agencies,
Project publications, attorneys in private practice
Types of Cases Represented
In-House: Life
planning, health care, income maintenance, discrimination,
confidentiality, financial planning
Number of Cases Monthly: 40
Types Of Cases Referred To
Volunteer Attorneys: Fee-generating
matters, bankruptcies, divorces, and potentially all listed above
Number of Cases Monthly: 5
Volunteer Attorney
Requirements/Training: Provides
low-cost training events and ongoing support services, although specific
training is not required
AIDS Ministries/AIDS Assist
P.O. Box 11582
South Bend, IN 46634
(219) 234-2780
Fax: (219) 232-2872
Contact: Michael Beatty, Executive
Director
Program Description: Community-based service agency
serving the needs of those infected with and/or affected by AIDS. Program
involves both independent attorneys and law firms.
Paid Staff: 15
Volunteer Attorneys: 10 (with additional support from
participating law firms, as needed)
Program Funding: Public and private grants,
fund-raisers, etc.
Eligibility Requirements: HIV+
Fees: No; however, whether legal
services provided are pro bono or paid depends on ability to pay and type of
service requested
Referral Sources: Health departments, physicians,
hospitals, churches, testing programs, other clients, family members
Types Of Cases Represented
In-House: Organizational
issues, living wills, powers of attorney, rent disputes
Number of Cases Monthly: 3-4
Types of Cases Referred to
Volunteer Attorneys: Discrimination,
divorce, lawsuits
Number of Cases Monthly: 3-4
Volunteer Attorney
Requirements/Training: Provides
individual training when requested
Legal Services Program of Northern Indiana, Inc.
105 East Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 600
South Bend, IN 46601
(219) 234-8121
Indiana Advocacy Services
850 North Meridian, Suite 2-C
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 232-1150
(800) 622-4845
IOWA
University of Iowa College of Law
AIDS Representation Project
Iowa City, IA 52242
(319) 335-9023
(319) 335-9030
Fax: (319) 335-9019
Contact: Leonard A. Sandler, Project
Director
Clinical Associate Professor of Law
Program Description: Student legal interns represent
persons with HIV/AIDS, under faculty supervision, in legal matters,
community education, and legislative advocacy.
Paid Staff: Not available
Volunteer Attorneys: Referral attorney network is
being established.
Program Funding: U.S. Department of Education
grant
Eligibility Requirements: Must have HIV-related issue
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Iowa State Bar Association, Iowa
Legal Services
Corporation, Volunteer Lawyers Project, private referrals
Types of Cases Represented
In-House: General
civil, administrative law, public entitlements, privacy, civil rights,
discrimination in employment, education, health care
Number of Cases Monthly: Varies
Types of Cases Referred to
Volunteer Attorneys: Not
available
Number of Cases Monthly: Varies
Volunteer Attorney
Requirements/Training: Not
applicable
Iowa Protection & Advocacy Service, Inc.
3015 Merle Hay Road, Suite 6
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 278-2502
(800) 779-2502
Iowa State Bar Association
521 East Locust
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 243-3179
KANSAS
Kansas Legal Services, Inc.
712 South Kansas Avenue, Suite 200
Topeka, KS 66603
(913) 233-2068
Kansas Advocacy & Protection Services
2601 Anderson Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
(913) 776-1541
KENTUCKY
AIDS Volunteers, Inc.
AIDS/HIV Legal Project
P.O. Box 431
Lexington, KY 40588
(859) 225-3000
Fax: (859) 225-9244
Contact: Client Services Coordinator
Program Description: Refers clients with AIDS-related
legal problems to pro bono attorneys as a component of its all inclusive
service program.
Paid Staff: 6
Volunteer Attorneys: makes referrals
Program Funding: Ryan White Care Act, State
funding
Eligibility Requirements: HIV+, salary cap for financial
services ($25, 000 annually)
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Statewide AIDS care
coordinators, other community organizations, self
Types Of Cases Represented
In-House: Not
applicable
Number of Cases Monthly: Not applicable
Types of Cases Referred to
Volunteer Attorneys: Disability,
discrimination, estate planning
Number of Cases Monthly: 5
Volunteer Attorney
Requirements/Training: n/a
Legal Aid Society
HIV/AIDS Legal Project
810 Barret Avenue, Room 301
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 574-8199
Fax: (502) 574-5244
Contact: Tracey A. Brewer, Project
Director
Program Description: Designed to educate and advocate
in the public interest regarding HIV and AIDS legal issues. Provides
direct services to persons with HIV/AIDS who have legal needs but lack
personal financial resources to secure legal representation.
Paid Staff: 3
Volunteer Attorneys: 48
Program Funding: United Way, Louisville AIDSWalk,
othercontributions
Eligibility Requirements: HIV+, income requirements
determine whether free legal services or referral is provided
Any Client Fees: No
Referral Sources: Physicians, social service
agencies, other attorneys
Types Of Cases Represented
In-House: Discrimination,
Social Security, entitlements, confidentiality, access to health care,
family law, life planning
Number of Cases Monthly: 15-20
Types of Cases Referred to
Volunteer Attorneys: Fee-generating
cases, criminal matters
Number of Cases Monthly: 10
Volunteer Attorney
Requirements/Training: Provides
ongoing training, as needed
Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky, Inc.
460 Court Square
Barbournville, KY 40906
(606) 546-5115
FAX: (606) 546-5117
Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky, Inc.
P.O. Box 1334
Somerset, KY 42502-1208
(606) 679-7315
FAX: (606) 679-7315
There are an additional nine Appalachian Research and
Defense Fund field offices throughout
the state.
LOUISIANA
Advocacy Center for the Elderly and Disabled
225 Baronne Street, Suite 2112
New Orleans, LA 70112-2112
(504) 522-2337
(800) 960-7705
MAINE
The AIDS Project, Inc.
615 Congress Street
P.O. Box 5305
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-6877
Fax: (207) 879-0761
Contact: George Friou,
Executive Director
Other Key Staff: Doug Eaton
Program Description: Nonprofit
organization committed to comprehensive
and compassionate response to HIV/AIDS.
Paid Staff: 28
Volunteer Attorneys: n/a
Program Funding: Federal and state
funding, private donations, fundraising
Eligibility Requirements:
HIV+
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Hospitals, clinics,
test sites, doctors, self
Types Of Cases Represented
In-House: n/a
Number of Cases
Monthly: n/a
Types of Cases
Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: All types of civil and criminal cases
Number of Cases
Monthly: 5
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
Not
applicable
Maine Advocacy Services/
Disability Rights Center
24 Stone Street
Augusta, ME 04338-2007
(207) 626-2774
FAX: (207) 621-1419
E- mail: advocate@drcme.org
Maine State Bar Association
P.O. Box 788
Augusta, ME 04332-0788
(207)
622-7523
FAX: (207) 622-0083
www.maine.bar.org
MARYLAND
Health Education Resource Organization(HERO)
1734 Maryland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 685-1180
Fax: (410) 752-3353
Program Description: HERO provides a
variety of services to persons with
HIV, including legal, case management, social, etc.
Paid Staff: 75
Volunteer Attorneys: None
Program Funding: Private donations,
public grants
Eligibility Requirements:
HIV+,
legal issue related to HIV
Fees: Yes; it is nominal,
however, and no one is turned away
Referral Sources: Community
organizations, self
Types Of Cases Represented
In-House: Public and private disability, debtor-creditor, estate planning, discrimination,
guardianship
Number of Cases
Monthly: Not
available
Types Of Cases
Referred To Volunteer Attorneys: Criminal, discrimination litigation
Number of Cases
Monthly: Not
available
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
n/a
University of Maryland Law School AIDS Legal Clinic
500 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 706-8316
Fax: (410) 706-5856
Contact: Deborah Weimer
Program Description: Law faculty
supervise student attorneys who represent
HIV+ clients in civil cases.
Paid Staff: 1
Volunteer Attorneys: 20 student attorneys
per year
Program Funding: Maryland legal
Services, state funding
Eligibility Requirements:
HIV+,
must be income eligible
Fees: None
Referral Sources: University of
Maryland outpatient clinics, other organizations across the state
Types of Cases Represented
In-House: Discrimination, family law, guardianship, general civil practice
Number of Cases
Monthly: 40
Types of Cases
Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: Not applicable
Number of Cases
Monthly: Not
applicable
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
Not
applicable
Prince George’s County Bar Association
Lawyer Referral Service
14330 Old Marlboro Pike
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 952-1440
Maryland Disability Law Center
The Walburt Building
1800 North Charles Street, Suite 202
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 727-6352
TTY: (410) 727-6387
E-mail: blcbalto@mdlcbalto.org
MASSACHUSSETTS
AIDS Action Committee Legal Task Force
131 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 450-1250
(888) 437-6200
Fax: (617) 437-1186
Contact: Lisa Sheehy
Program Description: Provides direct
legal advice and advocacy as well as referrals
to volunteer attorneys and training to legal and health providers on AIDS issues.
Paid Staff: 3
Volunteer Attorneys: 90
Program Funding: AIDS Action
Committee general funds, and others
Eligibility Requirements:
HIV+,
income $30,000 per year or less for referrals to pro bono attorney (otherwise, no income limits)
Fees: None
Referral Sources: Case managers, other
agencies
Types of Cases Represented
In-House: Estate Planning, some creditor issues, disability benefits, health care access, and
others
Number of Cases
Yearly: 770
Types of Cases
Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: Estate planning, guardianship, creditor issues, viatical settlements, landlord-tenant
Number of Cases
Monthly: 25
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
Provides
basic estate planning training and refresher training on substantive issues
Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders
AIDS Law Project
294 Washington Street, Suite 740
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 426-1350
FAX: (617) 426-3594
Contact: Bennett H. Klein,
Director
Program Description: Litigates impact
cases affecting the rights of persons
with HIV/AIDS and provides information,
referrals, public education, and advocacy regarding AIDS issues
Paid Staff: 2 (for AIDS-related issues)
Volunteer Attorneys: 8-10
Program Funding: Private
fund-raising, grants
Eligibility Requirements:
n/a
Fees: No
Referral Sources: AIDS services
providers, legal organization referrals, outreach, and publicity
Types of Cases Represented
In-House: Health care, employment housing, insurance, privacy
Number of Cases
Monthly: 2
Types of Cases
Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: Direct legal services, estate planning, public benefits
Number of Cases
Monthly: 15
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
n/a
Massachusetts Correctional Legal Services
Legal Services for HIV+ Prisoners
8 Winter Street
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 482-2773
(800) 882-1413
Fax: (617)451-6383
Contact: Lisa Otero
Program Description: Provides free legal
services to HIV+ Massachusetts prisoners.
Paid Staff: 1
Volunteer Attorneys: Varies
Program Funding: Private foundation,
AMLAC, BBA
Eligibility Requirements:
HIV+,
meets federal poverty guidelines
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Advocates, self
Types Of Cases Represented
In-House: Varies
Number of Cases
Monthly: 10
Types of Cases
Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: Varies
Number of Cases
Monthly: 1
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
n/a
Hale and Door Legal Services Center
122 Boylston Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617)
522-3003
FAX: (617) 522-0715
Contact: Victoria Read
Other Key Staff: Robert Greenwald
Program Description: Staff of attorneys,
paralegals, and Harvard Law School
students provides broad range of legal services
to people with HIV and AIDS and other long-term
illnesses.
Paid Staff: 3
Volunteer Attorneys: 6-8 law students
Program Funding: Harvard Law School
Eligibility Requirements:
low to
moderate income
Fees: Sliding scale fees
for clients whose income is over 200% of the federal poverty level
Referral Sources: AIDS agencies,
health care providers, former clients
Types Of Cases Represented
In-House: Estate planning, consumer, landlord-tenant, insurance, family law, public benefits, general civil
Number of Cases Monthly:
30
Types Of Cases
Referred To Volunteer Attorneys: n/a
Number of Cases
Monthly: Not
applicable
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
n/a
Disability Law Center, Inc.
11 Beacon Street, Suite 925
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 723-8455
(800) 381-0577
TTY: (617) 227-9464
Fax: (617) 723-9125
Massachusetts Bar Association
20 West Street
Boston, MA 02111-1218
(617) 542-3602
Health Law Institute
(of JRI Health
Institute)
100 Boylston Street, Suite 815
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 988-8700
AIDS Action Committee
131 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 450-1250
MICHIGAN
Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services
AIDS Law Center
51 West Hancock, Room 345
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 832-8730
Fax: (313) 962-2219
E-mail: lagant2@gnn.com
Contact: Sheena Majors,
Managing Attorney
Other Key Staff: James Knox
Program Description: Provides
compassionate free legal services to HIV/AIDS
residents of southeastern Michigan, their families, and/or significant others.
Paid Staff: 5
Volunteer Attorneys: n/a
Program Funding: HIV Emergency Relief
Grant Program, Ryan White Care Act, State Bar of Michigan IOLTA Fund
Eligibility Requirements:
HIV+,
their family members and partners
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Other AIDS and
community services agencies
Types of Cases Represented
In-House: All cases except fee-generating and criminal
Number of Cases
Monthly: 20
Types Of Cases
Referred To Volunteer Attorneys: Fee-generating and criminal
Number of Cases
Monthly: 3
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
Not
applicable
Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service, Inc.
HIV/AIDS Advocacy Program (HAAP)
106 West Allegan, Suite 300
Lansing, MI 48933-1706
(517) 487-1755
FAX: (517) 487-0827
Contact: Annette Skinner
Other Key Staff: Jay Kaplan, Aaron
Pennington, Chris Davis, Laura Anderson, Tari Muniz
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Provides legal
information, referrals, and direct representation
to all persons living with HIV/AIDS.
Paid Staff: 6
Volunteer Attorneys: 80
Program Funding: Ryan White Care Act,
Detroit Health Department, HOPWA, Michigan AIDS Fund
Eligibility Requirements:
HIV+
Fees: No
Referral Sources: AIDS service
organizations, word-of-mouth
Types of Cases Represented
In-House: Public benefits, wills and patient advocate designations, insurance, employment, housing, confidentiality
Number of Cases
Monthly: 60
Types of Cases
Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: All others
Number of Cases
Monthly: 15
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
Provides
regular regional training on AIDS issues
Kendra S. Kleber & Associates, LLP
P.O. Box 20787
Ferndale, MI 46220
(248) 591-0301
Fax: (248) 548-7909
Contact: Annette Skinner
Other Key Staff: Jay Kaplan, Aaron
Pennington, Chris Davis, Laura Anderson, Tari Muniz
Program Description: Private law practice
serving HIV+ applicants to Social
Security
Paid Staff: 1
Volunteer Attorneys: None
Program Funding: Self-funded
Eligibility Requirements:
HIV+
and identified as disabled from work by at least one physician
Fees: Yes
Referral Sources: Case managers,
social workers
Types of Cases Represented
In-House: Social Security
Number of Cases
Monthly: 10-20
Types of Cases
Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: All others
Number of Cases
Monthly: 8-20
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
n/a
Legal Aid of Western Michigan
203 South Third Street
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-4878
Legal Aid of Western Michigan
P.O. Box 1206
Muskegon, MI 49443
(231) 726-4887
State Bar of Michigan
306 Townsend Street
Lansing, MI 48933-2083
(517) 372-9033 ext. 3084
www.michbar.org
MINNESOTA
Minnesota AIDS Project Legal Program
1400 Park Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 341-2060
FAX: (612) 341-4057
Lynn Mickelson, Coordinator
Other Key Staff: Bob Tracy
Program Description: Provides brief
advice, pro bono matches, referrals some
direct services to persons with HIV/AIDS.
Paid Staff: 1
Volunteer Attorneys: 120
Program Funding: Minnesota AIDS
Project, other grants
Eligibility Requirements:
AIDS-related
legal problem; 125% of federal property
guidelines or below for pro bono representation,
no income requirements for evening clinic
advice
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Minnesota AIDSLine,
other AIDS service organizations, other clients, publicity in newsletter
Types of Cases Represented
In-House: Emergency matters, especially estate and disability planning, some benefits
Number of Cases
Monthly: 50-60
Types of Cases
Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: Wills, living wills, powers of attorney, anything not covered by Legal Aid with indigent
clients
Number of Cases
Monthly: 10-20
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
Provides
topical CLE training periodically, a CLE
training in conjunction with the state bar association, and individualized in-house training
Minnesota State Bar Association
Attorney Referral
Service
514 Nicollet Mall, Suite 380
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 333-1183
(800) 292-4152
Minnesota Disability Law Center
430 First Avenue North, Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55401-1780
(612) 332-1441
www.mnlegalservices.org
MISSISSIPPI
Mississippi Protection & Advocacy System
5330 Executive Place, Suite A
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 981-8207
The Mississippi Bar
Post Office Box 2168
Jackson, MS 39225-2168
(601) 948-4471
MISSOURI
Legal Aid of Western Missouri
AIDS Legal Assistance
1005 Grand, Suite 600
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 474-6750
Fax: (816) 474-9751
Contact: Jane Worley
Program Description: The AIDS portion of
a larger program that provides legal
services to low-income persons in Kansas
City.
Paid Staff: 75
Program Funding: Federal government,
private donations, fund-raising
Eligibility Requirements:
under
150% of federal poverty guidelines
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Ryan White case
managers, word-of-mouth
Types of Cases Represented
In-House: Consumer, simple estate planning, housing employment, domestic relations, public benefits, taxes, collections and bankruptcy
Number of Cases
Monthly: Not
available
Types of Cases
Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: Same as above
Number of Cases
Monthly: 5-10
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
Provides
annual training on a variety of issues
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Inc.
Special Projects
4232 Forest Park Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108
(314) 534-4200, ext. 1250
Fax: (314) 534-1028
Contact: Jeanne Philips-Roth,
Director
Program Description: Assists individuals
with HIV/AIDS who meet income
eligibility requirements with civil matters, either in-house or through its Volunteer Lawyer Program.
Paid Staff: 5
Program Funding: Federal, state and
local grants, United Way, corporate and private foundations
Eligibility Requirements:
HIV+,
meet certain low-income guidelines under
Ryan White federal funding or Legal Services of Eastern Missouri guidelines
Fees: None
Referral Sources: Local Ryan White
case management system
Types Of Cases Represented
In-House: Public benefits, wills and estates, consumer, employment, permanency planning,
family law, housing, insurance,
individual rights
Number of Cases
Monthly: varies
Types Of Cases
Referred To Volunteer Attorneys: Same as above
Number of Cases
Monthly: varies
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
Provides
free CLE training and case-specific training
as needed
St. Louis University School of Law
Health Law Clinic
3700 Lindell Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63108
(314) 977-2778
Fax: (314) 977-3334
E-mail: glchrbj@sluvca.slu.edu
Program Description: Law students work
under faculty supervision to provide legal services to people with HIV/AIDS.
Paid Staff: 1
Volunteer Attorneys: Not available
Program Funding: Law school budget
Eligibility Requirements:
HIV+,
limited income and resources
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Social service
network
Types Of Cases Represented
In-House: Social Security disability, estate planning, family law, insurance, other benefit issues
Number of Cases
Monthly: 2-5
Types Of Cases
Referred To Volunteer Attorneys: Not applicable
Number of Cases
Monthly: Not
applicable
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
Not
applicable
MONTANA
Butte AIDS Support Services
25 West Front Street
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 723-6507
FAX: (406) 496-6125
Please call for further information.
Montana Advocacy Program
P.O. Box 1680
Helena, MT 59624
(406) 444-3889
(800) 245-4743
State Bar of Montana
P.O. Box
577
Helena, MT 59624
(406) 442-7660, ext. 12
NEBRASKA
Nebraska State Bar Association
Volunteer Lawyers Project
P.O. Box 81809
Lincoln, NE 68501-1809
(402) 495-7091
Western Nebraska Legal Services
P.O. Box 1078
Grand Island, NE 68802-1078
(308) 381-0517
Nebraska Advocacy Services, Inc.
215 Centennial Mall South, Suite 522
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 474-3183
NEVADA
Aid for AIDS Nevada
2300 South Rancho, Suite 211
Las Vegas, NV 89162
(702) 382-2326
FAX: (702) 366-1609
Please call for further information.
Nevada AIDS Foundation
P.O. Box 478
Reno, NV 89504
(702) 329-2437
FAX: (702) 329-9144
Please call for further information.
Washoe Legal Services
560 Tahoe Street
Reno, NV 89509
(702) 329-2727
Nevada Advocacy & Law Center, Inc.
401 South Third Street, Suite 403
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 383-8150
(800) 992-5715
NEW
HAMPSHIRE
Merrimack Assistance
Program, Inc.
8 Wall Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 226-0607
Fax: (603) 226-9117
Contact: Andy Labrie
Other Key Staff: Win Saltmarsh
Program Description: Nonprofit
organization dedicated to maintaining the quality of life for those touched by HIV/AIDS.
Paid Staff: 18
Volunteer Attorneys: approximately 20
Program Funding: Donations, small
state grants, federal and private grants, fundraising
Eligibility Requirements:
Infected
or affected by HIV/AIDS
Fees: No
Referral Sources: State and medical
communities; word of mouth
Types Of Cases Represented
In-House: Housing, other support services
Number of Cases
Monthly: not
available
Types Of Cases
Referred To Volunteer Attorneys: Wills, powers of attorney, social security and many other legal issues
Number of Cases
Monthly: not
available
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
Not
available
Greater Manchester AIDS Project
77 Pearl Street
Manchester, NH 03105
(603) 623-0710 or 629-9777
Fax: (603)622-3288 or
629-9779
Contact: Sarah Duffley,
Director of Client Services
Other Key Staff: John DeVos
Program Description: Provides a variety
of AIDS-related services.
Paid Staff: 5
Volunteer Attorneys: 2
Program Funding: Ryan White Care Act,
state prevention funds, fundraisers
Eligibility Requirements:
HIV+,
limited services for persons affected by
HIV/AIDS
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Testing sites,
doctors, social service agencies
Types Of Cases Represented
In-House: Living wills, durable powers of attorney, financial powers of attorney
Number of Cases
Monthly: 2
Types Of Cases
Referred To Volunteer Attorneys: Discrimination, wills, permanency planning
Number of Cases
Monthly: 1
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
Not
applicable
New Hampshire Legal Assistance
1361 Elm Street, Suite 307
Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 668-2900
(800) 562-3174
Disabilities Rights Center
P.O. Box 3660
Concord, NH 03302-3660
(603) 228-0432
NEW
JERSEY
Hyacinth AIDS Foundation
78 New Street, Second Floor
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 246-0204
(800) 433-0254 (hotline)
Fax: (732) 246-4137
Please call for further information.
Community Health Law Project (North Jersey)
650 Bloomfield Ave., Ste. 210
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 680-5599
(973) 680-1116 (TTY)
Fax: (973) 680-1488
Contact: Alma Yee, Managing Attorney
Judith Watkins, Supervising Advocate
Program Description: Legal and advocacy
services to people with disabilities, including HIV/AIDS. Attorneys represent
clients in matters involving public entitlement programs, housing, consumer
protection and debt collection, child support and visitation, domestic
violence, and health insurance issues.
Paid Staff: 13
Volunteer Attorneys: 0
Program Funding: Ryan White CARE Act
Eligibility Requirements:
Disability,
low income (175%), Essex, Warren, Sussex,
Morris County residents
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Newark EMA Health
Services Planning Council
Types Of Cases Represented
In-House: Social Security, disability benefits, entitlement programs, housing, family law
Number of Cases
Monthly: 150
per year
Types of Cases
Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: Employment discrimination, criminal, contingency fee cases
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
N/A
Community Health Law Project (Central Jersey)
225 East State St.
Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 392-5553
(609) 392-5369
Fax: (609) 392-5369
Contact: Steven Leder,
Managing Attorney
Jacqueline Derby, Supervising Advocate
Program Description: Legal and advocacy
services to people with disabilities,
including HIV/AIDS. Attorneys represent
clients in matters involving public entitlement
programs, housing, consumer protection and
debt collection, child support and visitation, domestic violence, and health insurance issues.
Paid Staff: 11
Volunteer Attorneys: 0
Program Funding: Mercer County HIV
Consortium (NJ Department of Health)
Eligibility Requirements:
Disability,
low income (175% FPL), Mercer County residents
Fees: None
Referral Sources: Mercer County HIV
Consortium
Types Of Cases Represented
In-House: Social Security, disability benefits, entitlement programs, housing, family law
Number of Cases
Monthly: 25
per year
Types Of Cases
Referred To Volunteer Attorneys: Criminal, employment discrimination, contingency
fee cases
Number of Cases
Monthly: N/A
Bergen County Legal Services
61 Kansas Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 487-2166
New Jersey Protection & Advocacy, Inc.
210 South Broad Street, 3rd Floor
Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 292-9742
(800) 922-7233
www.njpanda.org
NEW
MEXICO
AIDS Law Panel
P.O. Box 22251
Santa Fe, NM 84502
(505) 982-2021
(800) 982-2021
FAX: (505) 474-3641
Contact: Kim Knowles
Program Description: AIDS legal services
provider managed by the Young
Lawyers Division of the New Mexico Bar Association.
Paid Staff: None
Volunteer Attorneys: 30
Program Funding: New Mexico Bar
Association--Young Lawyers Division
Eligibility Requirements:
HIV+,
resident of New Mexico, annual income less than $25,000 and liquid assets less
than $10,000
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Case managers, AIDS
agencies, hospitals, clinics
Types of Cases Represented
In-House: Wills, living wills, powers of attorney, etc.
Number of Cases
Monthly: 15
Types of Cases
Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: Bankruptcy, Social Security, domestic, any other inquiries
Number of Cases
Monthly: 4
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
Provides
optional training
Protection & Advocacy System
1720 Louisiana Boulevard NE #204
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 256-3100
State Bar of New Mexico
P.O. Box 25883
Albuquerque, NM 87125
(505) 842-6132
NEW
YORK
Bronx AIDS Services Legal Advocacy Program
2633 Webster Avenue
Bronx, NY 10458
(718)
295-5690
Fax: (718) 295-7324
Contact: Cynthia Knox,
Program Director
Other Key Staff: Kristy Ayers, Legal
Assistant
Program Description: Provides direct
representation and referrals to persons with HIV/AIDS, as well as training and technical
assistance to area service providers. Conducts periodic clinics where a corps
of attorneys does multiple will executions. Spanish-speaking staff available.
Paid Staff: 6
Volunteer Attorneys: 0
Program Funding: Ryan White Care Act,
Mutual of New York, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Eligibility Requirements:
HIV+,
Bronx resident; although indigent clients are given priority, there are no income eligibility requirements
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Other AIDS agencies,
self
Types Of Cases Represented
In-House: Housing, family law, discrimination, entitlements advocacy, debtor-creditor, estate
planning permanency planning,
domestic violence
Number of Cases
Monthly: Not
available
Types Of Cases
Referred To Volunteer Attorneys: not applicable
Number of Cases
Monthly: not
applicable
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
Provides
training as requested
Brooklyn
Legal Services Corp. B HIV Project
105 Court Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 237-5546 / 237-5500
Fax: (718) 855-4189 /
855-0733
Contact: Cynthia Schneider,
HIV Project Director
Paid Staff: 12
Volunteer Attorneys: Yes
Program Funding: Ryan White, New York
State Department of Health, New York State Homelessness Intervention Program,
LSC
Eligibility Requirements:
HIV
infected, reside in Brooklyn (priority given to certain zip codes), and within
certain income eligibility guidelines
Fees: None
Referral Sources: Self, peers,
community-based organizations, medical, mental health and other social service providers
Types Of Cases Represented
In-House: Housing, government benefits, family law (especially custody/visitation and foster care), future care and custody documents,
wills and advance directives,
breach of confidentiality, discrimination,
consumer law
Number of cases
monthly: 80-100
Types of Cases
Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: Wills and advance directives, bankruptcy
Number of cases
monthly: 10
Nassau/Suffolk Law Services Committee, Inc.
David Project
1757 Veteran’s Highway
Islandia, NY 11722
(516) 232-2400 (Islandia)
(516) 292-8100 (Hempstead)
(516) 369-1112 (Riverhead)
Fax: (516) 232-2489
(Islandia)
Fax: (516) 292-6529 (Hempstead)
Contact: Victoria Osk
Program Description: Provides legal
services on a variety of AIDS-related issues
Paid Staff: 8
Volunteer Attorneys: Not available
Program Funding: Ryan White Care Act
Eligibility Requirements:
HIV+,
income not greater than 187% of the federal poverty level
Fees: None
Referral Sources: Word-of-mouth,
social service agencies, health care providers, courts
Types Of Cases Represented
In-House: Public benefits, housing, family law, discrimination, confidentiality
Number of Cases
Monthly: 50-100
Types Of Cases
Referred To Volunteer Attorneys: Bankruptcy, ERISA
Number of Cases
Monthly: 1-2
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
Provides
basic HIV confidentiality training
Queens Legal Services Corporation
HIV Advocacy Project
89-00 Sutphin Boulevard
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 657-8611
Fax: (718) 526-5051
Contact: Tracey Welshoff,
Unit Director
Program Description: Serves the
comprehensive legal needs of Queens residents
living with HIV.
Paid Staff: 4
Volunteer Attorneys: 2
Program Funding: Ryan White Care Act,
New York State AIDS Institute
Eligibility Requirements:
HIV-affected,
Queens resident, low income/public assistance-eligible
Fees: None
Referral Sources: Other
community-based organizations, health care providers, walk-ins
Types of Cases Represented
In-House: Landlord-tenant, family law, government entitlements
Number of Cases
Monthly: 30
Types of Cases
Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: Volunteer attorneys assist with wills clinic only
Number of Cases
Monthly: 5
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
Not
applicable
AIDS Service Center of Lower Manhattan
80 Fifth Avenue, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10011
(212) 645-0875
Fax: (212) 645-0705
Contact: Marcy Thompson
Description Program: Conducts bimonthly
legal clinics.
Paid Staff: None
Volunteer Attorneys: 5
Program Funding: Attorneys provide
pro bono services to clients
Eligibility Requirements:
HIV+
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Case managers of the
agency, outside agencies
Types of Cases Represented
In-House: Obtaining health care proxy, medical directives/living wills, powers of attorney, standby guardianship
Number of Cases
Monthly: 12-15
Types of Cases
Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: Not available
Number of Cases
Monthly: 10-20
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
Provides
ongoing standby guardianship training
The Family Center/MHRA-Project Care
66 Reade Street
New York, NY 10007
(212) 766-4522
Fax: (212) 766-1666
Contact: Connie Davis, Senior
Attorney
Other Key Staff: Barbara Draimin, Amy
Shire, Rosemary Rando-Chano
Program Description: Family specialists
and lawyers work collaboratively to
provide in-home services to families in New York who are infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS.
Paid Staff: 34
Volunteer Attorneys: not applicable
Program Funding: Ryan White Care Act,
New York State AIDS Institute
Eligibility Requirements:
Families
living in New York City where a parent of a minor child is HIV+ or are the new
caregivers of the child
Fees: None
Referral Sources: Community-based
organizations, health care providers, self
Types of Cases Represented
In-House: Representation is provided on permanency planning matters including guardianship,
custody, and wills.
Number of Cases
Monthly: 200
Types of Cases
Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: Housing, immigration, matrimonial, criminal, contested custody/foster care,
administrative hearings
Number of Cases
Monthly: Not
applicable
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
Not
applicable
Gay Men’s Health Crisis
Legal Services Department
119 West 24th Street
New York, NY 10011-5629
(212) 367-1040 or (800)
Fax: (212) 807-8657
Contact: Randy Retkin, Esq.,
Director of Legal Services
Program Description: Provides a wide
range of advice, advocacy and representation
to persons with HIV or AIDS.
Paid Staff: 22
Volunteer Attorneys: 200
Program Funding: Not available
Eligibility Requirements:
HIV+,
resident of New York City. The Estate Planning
Clinic is the only program offered that has a means test.
Fees: None
Referral Sources: Not available
Types of Cases Represented
In-House: Estate and personal planning, immigration, insurance, employment, discrimination, confidentiality, landlord-tenant, financial, debtor-creditor, family law, Social
Security
Number of Cases
Monthly: 225
Types of Cases
Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: Mostly wills
Number of Cases
Monthly: 30
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
Conducts
periodic seminars
HIV Law Project
161 William Street, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10038
(212) 674-7590
Fax: (212) 674-7450
Contact: Elsa Rios, Executive
Director
Program Description: Provides legal
services and advocacy for low-income
HIV individuals living in Manhattan, the
Bronx or are homeless.
Paid Staff: 13
Volunteer Attorneys: Not applicable
Program Funding: Half government,
half private foundation funding
Eligibility Requirements:
HIV+,
residents of Manhattan or the Bronx, low-income
or homeless
Fees: None
Referral Sources: Other service
providers in the area, other clients, social services workers, resource guides
and directories
Types of Cases Represented
In-House: Entitlements, family law, housing, immigration
Number of Cases
Monthly: 40-50
Types of Cases
Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: Medical, housing, social service needs
Number of Cases
Monthly: Not
available
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
Not
applicable
Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund, Inc.
120 Wall Street, Suite 1500
New York, NY 10005-3904
(212) 809-8585
Fax: (212) 809-0055
E-mail: lambdalegal@lambdalegal.org
Contact: Catherine Hanssens,
Director, AIDS Project
Program Description: Nonprofit
organization dedicated to the civil rights of gay men, lesbians, and people with HIV.
Paid Staff: 2.5
Volunteer Attorneys: Not applicable
Program Funding: Private donations supplemented
with several private foundation grants
Eligibility Requirements:
HIV+ or
someone who has experienced discrimination through association with someone with
HIV. Lambda’s AIDS Project focuses on issues most likely to affect the lives of
gay men and lesbians with HIV.
Fees: None
Referral Sources: Other AIDS service
and legal organizations, attorneys, word-of-mouth
Types of Cases Represented
In-House: Impact litigation (i.e., cases presenting issues with potential broad impact for persons
with HIV). Lambda is not a legal
services program.
Number of Cases
Monthly: Not
available
Types of Cases
Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: Potential clients whose legal problems are of an individual nature and more
appropriate for resolution by
private attorneys or legal services organizations
Number of Cases
Monthly: Not
available
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
Not
applicable
Public Interest Law
Office Of Rochester
80 St. Paul Street, Suite 701
Rochester, NY 14604
(716) 454-4060
Fax: (716) 454-4019
Contact: Sarah J. Gilmore,
Senior Attorney
Program Description: Provides general
civil legal services to families with children that are affected by HIV/AIDS,
including caretakers and planned caretakers.
Paid Staff: Not available
Volunteer Attorneys: Not available
Program Funding: New York State AIDS
Institute
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be
a family with children or caretaker affected by HIV/AIDS, must be within 225%
of the federal poverty guideline
Fees: None
Referral Sources: Community agencies,
other legal services programs
Types of Cases Represented
In-House: Public benefits, Social Security, discrimination, housing, health care, privacy,
permanency planning
Number of Cases
Monthly: 3-5
Types of Cases
Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: Employment discrimination
Number of Cases
Monthly: 0-1
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
Not
applicable
Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County
80 St. Paul Street, Suite 640
Rochester, NY 14604
(716) 232-3051
Fax: (716) 454-2518
Contact: Ann Williams, Staff
Attorney
Other Key Staff: Sheila A. Gaddis,
Director
Program Description: One half-time staff
attorney coordinates an HIV/AIDS
Permanency Planning Project.
Paid Staff: 4 (0.5 for
AIDS-related work)
Volunteer Attorneys: 100-200
Program Funding: New York State AIDS
Institute
Eligibility Requirements:
Generally,
income levels 125-187.5% of federal poverty guidelines; Permanency Planning
Project clients must be parent
or caretaker in an HIV-affected
family; for wills, clients must be
HIV+
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Community agencies,
health care providers
Types of Cases Represented
In-House: Not applicable
Number of Cases
Monthly: Not
applicable
Types of Cases
Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: Wills, advance directives, Social Security, housing, custody planning, guardianship
Number of Cases
Monthly: 15-20
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
Staff
attorney provides training
Project Hospitality
Legal Advocacy Program
100 Park Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10302
(718) 448-1544, ext. 118
Fax: (718) 448-5129
Contact: Laurie Woods,
Project Attorney
Other Key Staff: Joseph DiPerua, Ida
Centineo
Program Description: Provides free civil
legal services to residents of Staten
Island living with HIV/AIDS. Clients requesting
legal services do not have to be receiving any services from Project Hospitality.
Paid Staff: 5
Volunteer Attorneys: Varies
Program Funding: Ryan White Care Act
Eligibility Requirements:
HIV+,
Staten Island residency, generally no income ceiling
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Case management programs,
health providers, self
Types of Cases Represented
In-House: Wills, health care, powers of attorney, permanency planning, simple debt reduction,
entitlements and advocacy,
landlord-tenant, family law issues
Number of Cases
Monthly: 80
Types of Cases
Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: Specialty areas such as bankruptcy, immigration
Number of Cases
Monthly: 1-2
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
Not
applicable
Legal Services of Central New York AIDS Law Project
472 South Salina Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315)475-3127
Fax: (315) 475-2706
Contact: Mary Traynor
Program Description: Provides civil legal
services to families affected by HIV.
Paid Staff: 2
Volunteer Attorneys: Not applicable
Program Funding: New York Department
of Health
Eligibility Requirements:
Families
affected by HIV
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Telephone
Types of Cases Represented
In-House: Most civil problems (e.g., family law, consumer, benefits)
Number of Cases
Monthly: 4-6
Types of Cases
Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: Fee-generating
Number of Cases
Monthly: Not
applicable
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
Not
applicable
Westchester/Putnam Legal Services
4 Cromwell Place
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 949-1305
Fax: (914) 949-6213
Contact: Barbara Finkelstein,
Executive Director
Other Key Staff: Donna Dambrot, Wendy
Silva
Program Description: The primary provider
of civil legal services to indigent
residents of Westchester and Putnam counties.
Paid Staff: 50
Program Funding: IOLTA, Legal
Services Corporation, United Way, New York Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance,
County of Westchester, private donations
Eligibility Requirements:
No
income guidelines for persons with HIV/AIDS; financing eligibility guidelines for others
Fees: None
Referral Sources: Social service
providers, hospitals, other nonprofit programs, hot lines
Types of Cases Represented
In-House: Civil matters
Number of Cases
Monthly: Not
available
Types of Cases
Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: Not available
Number of Cases
Monthly: Not
available
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
Not
applicable
The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc.
237 Main Street, Suite 1602
Buffalo, NY 14203-2723
(716) 853-9555
Legal Assistance of the Finger Lakes
P.O. Box 487
Geneva, NY 14456-0487
(315) 781-1465
North Country Legal Services
P.O. Box
989
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-4022
Albany Law School Legal Clinic – Health Law Project
80 New Scotland Ave.
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 445-2328
Fax: (518) 434-8612
Contact: Aaryne Strand,
Administrative Assistant
Program Description: Law students work
under supervision of an attorneys
to offer free legal services to low-income community members living with or affect by HIV/AIDS.
Paid Staff: 3
Volunteer Attorneys: 8 law students
Program Funding: grants
Eligibility Requirements:
Families
living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, 150%
of poverty level, focus on permanency planning
Fees: None
Referral Sources: Legal Aid Society
Types of Cases Represented
In-House: Permanency planning, public assistance denials, housing, education, utilities
Number of Cases
Monthly: 50-100
per year
Types Of Cases
Referred To Volunteer Attorneys: Bankruptcy, divorce/separation, malpractice, criminal
Number of Cases
Monthly: 5
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
Second
and third year law students
NORTH
CAROLINA
Duke AIDS Legal Assistance Project
Box 90360
Durham, NC 27708
(919) 613-7169
Fax: (919) 613-7262
Contact: Carolyn McAllaster,
Director
Allison Rice, Supervising Attorney
Program Description: The Legal Project
represents low-income HIV-infected clients in guardianship planning, benefits
advocacy, advance directives and will preparation, and discrimination cases.
Duke law students represent clients under the supervision of licensed
attorneys.
Paid Staff: 2
Program Funding: Duke Law School,
Ryan White Title II, private foundations, individual donations.
Client Eligibility: Low income, within a
2-hour driving radius from Durham, NC.
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Local medical
clinics, AIDS Service agencies, HIV case managers, others.
Types of Cases Represented
In-House: All cases are taken in-house.
Volunteer Lawyers Program
(of the East Central Community Legal Services)
5219 Fayettville Street Mall
One Exchange Plaza, Suite 810
Raleigh, NC 27602-1731
(919) 828-4647
Fax: (919) 839-8370
Contact: Celia Mansaray
Other Key Staff: Victor J. Boone,
Ruth Castrova
Program Description: Program is
administered by the local Legal Services
office for the Wake County Bar Association. Expedited services are offered to critically or terminally ill clients.
Paid Staff: 2
Volunteer Attorneys: 550
Program Funding: IOLTA, Wake County
Bar Association, Legal Services Corporation
Eligibility Requirements:
Low
income and residency in Wake County
Fees: No
Referral Sources: Legal Services, AIDS
Service Agency, Wake County Health Department, Hospice of Wake County, private
attorneys, others
Types of Cases Represented
In-House: Almost all types of noncriminal cases
Number of Cases
Monthly: 80
Types of Cases
Referred to Volunteer Attorneys: Almost all types of noncriminal cases
Number of Cases
Monthly: 80
Volunteer Attorney Requirements/Training:
Offers
CLE courses
North Carolina State Bar
P.O. Box 25908
Raleigh, NC 27611
(919) 828-4620
(919) 828-3796
NORTH
DAKOTA
The North Dakota Protection & Advocacy Project
400 East Broadway, Suite 616
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 328-2950
(800) 472-2670
FAX: (701) 328-3934
www.ndcd.org/ndcpd/uapdis/pa.html
State Bar Association of North Dakota
P.O. Box 2136
Bismarck, ND 58502-2136
(701) 255-1404
FAX: (701) 224-1621
Children's
AIDS Network
6046 FM 2920
Suite 213
Spring, TX 77379
