Volunteer Projects
Pro Bono Consultation and Representation of Veterans in MA
Organization: Veterans Legal Services
Veterans Legal Services welcomes assistance from the private bar in order to serve as many MA veterans in need of legal assistance. VLS Pro Bono Director, Angie Vargas, will provide instructions, guidance, and supervision to volunteer attorneys interested in providing robust consultation, legal advice, and representation of MA veterans with their civil legal matters. See Veterans Legal Services' website for additional information.
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Location
Map:VirtualBoston, MA
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Organization
Veterans Legal Services
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To Volunteer, Contact
Angie Vargas
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- Minimum Commitment
- Mentoring Provided
- Training Provided
- Relevant Experience Preferred
- LAR Certification Required
- Malpractice Coverage Provided
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Project TypeOther, Brief Advice, Limited Assistance, Representation, Litigation, Administrative Proceedings, etc.
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Location NameVeterans Legal Services
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Project ForAttorney
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Populations ServedVeterans/Military
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Subject AreasAccess to Justice, Bankruptcy, Consumer, Disability Benefits, Employment/Unemployment, Family Law, Housing, Prisons/Criminal Records, Public Benefits, Veterans/Military
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Skills to be DevelopedAdministrative hearing, Client advice and counseling, Client/witness interviewing, Court hearing, Pre-trial discovery, Public speaking, Trial, Negotiation, Cultural Competency, Document Drafting, Pleading Drafting, Motion Drafting, Substantive Knowledge, Claim Drafting