There are 4 article(s) tagged West Tennessee Legal Services:

• December 2024

  • Attorneys: Legal aid goes beyond the law, courts

    Memphis attorneys talk about the need for free legal representation and the barriers to it on “Behind The Headlines.”

    By Bill Dries December 03, 2024

• October 2024

  • New legal aid provider takes over, finds a caring legal community

    West Tennessee Legal Services inherited more cases when federal funding was terminated for Memphis Area Legal Services June 30, due to a list of inefficiencies.

    By Jane Roberts October 07, 2024

• April 2024

  • West Tennessee Legal Services looking for offices, attorneys for July 1 start

    WTLS expects to immediately need 10-15 attorneys and support staff for new Memphis office. 

    By Jane Roberts April 30, 2024

  • Memphis Area Legal Services board not giving up, will continue to offer aid

    Despite losing its largest funder at the end of June, board chairman Brian Heim said he is “confident” MALS can continue to provide legal services to low-income families.

    By Jane Roberts April 23, 2024