Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services
Address
50 Vantage Way, Suite 250
Nashville, TN 37228
(844) 435-7486
AKA:
TALS, HELP4TN
Description:
TALS offers several options to assist Tennesseans with civil legal questions: HELP4TN website and helpline, TN Free Legal Answers website, and Law Search Pro website. HELP4TN is a free civil legal information and referral helpline and website for low-income individuals; the line is answered by a call responder who will schedule a return call for you to speak with a licensed attorney or elder law specialist. TN Free Legal Answers is a website where low-income individuals with civil legal questions can ask them and receive an online response from a licensed attorney. The Law Search Pro website is available for Tennesseans of any income to receive legal referrals for civil matters.
TALS also offers legal workshops and an annual conference, Equal Justice University, for attorneys, paralegals, social workers, and advocates.
Hours:
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Intake Process:
Call or visit the website for information
Program Fees:
The helpline and websites are offered at no cost. There is a fee for legal workshops and the annual conference (Equal Justice University).
Eligibility:
HELP4TN is available for low-income Tennesseans. The website is available for all Tennesseans.
TN Free Legal Answers is available to low-income Tennesseans whose household income is below two-hundred fifty percent (250%) of the Federal Poverty Guidelines; are not incarcerated; and have less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) in total assets.
Law Search Pro is available to Tennesseans regardless of income.
Is Shelter?
No
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteer attorneys are always needed to respond to inquiries through HELP4TN and TN Free Legal Answers. Volunteer attorneys may earn CLE credit and access to TALS' annual conference at the advocate rate. Law student interns are accepted to do legal research on various civil legal issues and support TALS staff attorneys to create innovative service delivery models. Interns will be able to shadow 1-844-HELP4TN staff attorneys and sit in on helpline calls, attend staff meetings, and learn about all of TALS' programs. This internship provides the opportunity to strengthen legal research and writing skills, gain in-depth knowledge of civil legal issues, and learn more about access to justice and pro bono work in Tennessee. TALS accepts organizational volunteers for other areas such as administration, training, communications, design, and more. Visit the website for details.
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
50 Vantage Way, Suite 250
Nashville, TN 37228
Contacts
TN Alliance for Legal Services
Kirsten Jacobson
Volunteer Contact
Phone Numbers
Toll Free 1-844-HELP4TN (Free Civil Legal Helpline)
(844) 435-7486
Fax
(615) 627-0964
Office
(888) 395-9297
Services
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Description
Volunteer attorneys are always needed to respond to inquiries through HELP4TN and TN Free Legal Answers. Volunteer attorneys may earn CLE credit and access to TALS' annual conference at the advocate rate. Law student interns are accepted to do legal research on various civil legal issues and support TALS staff attorneys to create innovative service delivery models. Interns will be able to shadow 1-844-HELP4TN staff attorneys and sit in on helpline calls, attend staff meetings, and learn about all of TALS' programs. This internship provides the opportunity to strengthen legal research and writing skills, gain in-depth knowledge of civil legal issues, and learn more about access to justice and pro bono work in Tennessee. TALS accepts organizational volunteers for other areas such as administration, training, communications, design, and more. Visit the website for details.
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Required Documents
Law students hoping to intern should email cover letter, resume, and short writing sample to Kirsten Jacobson at TALS.
Eligibility
Attorneys licensed in TN, law students, and others who are interested in helping to ensure access to legal services to people regardless of income.
Fees
No fee. Internships are unpaid.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
TALS offers several options to assist Tennesseans with civil legal questions: HELP4TN website and helpline, TN Free Legal Answers website, and Law Search Pro website. HELP4TN is a free civil legal information and referral helpline and website for low-income individuals; the line is answered by a call responder who will schedule a return call for you to speak with a licensed attorney. TN Free Legal Answers is a website where low-income individuals with civil legal questions can ask them and receive an online response from a licensed attorney. The Law Search Pro website is available for Tennesseans of any income to receive legal referrals for civil matters.
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Eligibility
HELP4TN is available for low-income Tennesseans. The website is available for all Tennesseans. TN Free Legal Answers is available to low-income Tennesseans whose household income is below two-hundred fifty percent (250%) of the Federal Poverty Guidelines; are not incarcerated; and have less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) in total assets. Law Search Pro is available to Tennesseans regardless of income.
Fees
No fee.
Intake Procedure
Call or visit the website for information
Geography Served
- Tennessee
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
TALS offers several options to assist Tennesseans with civil legal questions: HELP4TN website and helpline, TN Free Legal Answers website, and Law Search Pro website. HELP4TN is a free civil legal information and referral helpline and website for low-income individuals; the line is answered by a call responder who will schedule a return call for you to speak with a licensed attorney. TN Free Legal Answers is a website where low-income individuals with civil legal questions can ask them and receive an online response from a licensed attorney. The Law Search Pro website is available for Tennesseans of any income to receive legal referrals for civil matters.
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Eligibility
HELP4TN is available for low-income Tennesseans. The website is available for all Tennesseans. TN Free Legal Answers is available to low-income Tennesseans whose household income is below two-hundred fifty percent (250%) of the Federal Poverty Guidelines; are not incarcerated; and have less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) in total assets. Law Search Pro is available to Tennesseans regardless of income.
Fees
No fee.
Intake Procedure
Call or visit the website for information
Geography Served
- Tennessee
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
TALS offers several options to assist Tennesseans with civil legal questions: HELP4TN website and helpline, TN Free Legal Answers website, and Law Search Pro website. HELP4TN is a free civil legal information and referral helpline and website for low-income individuals; the line is answered by a call responder who will schedule a return call for you to speak with a licensed attorney. TN Free Legal Answers is a website where low-income individuals with civil legal questions can ask them and receive an online response from a licensed attorney. The Law Search Pro website is available for Tennesseans of any income to receive legal referrals for civil matters.
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Eligibility
HELP4TN is available for low-income Tennesseans. The website is available for all Tennesseans. TN Free Legal Answers is available to low-income Tennesseans whose household income is below two-hundred fifty percent (250%) of the Federal Poverty Guidelines; are not incarcerated; and have less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) in total assets. Law Search Pro is available to Tennesseans regardless of income.
Fees
No fee.
Intake Procedure
Call or visit the website for information
Geography Served
- Tennessee
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
TALS offers legal workshops and an annual conference, Equal Justice University, for attorneys, paralegals, social workers, and advocates.
Hours
Dates and times for workshops vary. Equal Justice University is typically offered in the fall. Check the website for details.
Eligibility
Attorneys, paralegals, social workers, and advocates are welcome to attend.
Fees
Fees vary. A limited number of scholarships may be available for Equal Justice University. Visit the website for details.
Intake Procedure
Visit the website for details.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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