Posts by Linzey Powers
Staff Profile: Akeria Lumpkins
Akeria Lumpkins joined PBRC in 2019 and serves as the paralegal for the Courtroom Advocacy Project. Where did you grow up?I was born and raised in Southwest Baltimore. Where did…
Read MoreWater Accountability and Equity Act – A Summary
By Emily Poor, Esq. On November 18, 2019, the Baltimore City Council passed Council Bill 19-0307, the Water Accountability and Equity Act (“WAEA”). The passage of the WAEA is the…
Read MoreHappy 30th, PBRC!
On Thursday, January 16–PBRC’s exact 30th birthday–we hosted a reception at the University of Baltimore School of Law. PBRC staff raised a glass in honor of our volunteers and their…
Read MorePro Bono Profile: Lu Carlson, Esq.
Lu Carlson, Esq., PBRC Volunteer; MSBA Member Can you tell me a little bit about your practice? I’m in the process of starting my own solo practice in estate planning,…
Read MoreStaff Profile: MatZyonna Howard
MatZyonna Howard joined PBRC in 2019 and serves as Project Coordinator for the Home Preservation Project. Matte is the point of contact for clients interested in attending legal advice…
Read MoreDPW Water Bills are Out Again: What to Do if Your Client’s Bill Wasn’t What They Expected
This article will appear in the September issue of the MSBA Bar Bulletin. After nearly four months of their billing system being down due to a ransomware attack, the Baltimore Department…
Read MoreStaff Profile: Cate Scenna
Catherine “Cate” Scenna joined PBRC in 2015 and serves as the Maryland Immigrant Legal Assistance Project Manager. Cate is responsible for recruiting, training, and mentoring volunteer attorneys for the statewide…
Read More2019 Legislative Update: Housing
PBRC supported the following housing legislation during the 2019 Maryland General Assembly to help meet the needs of low-income Marylanders. Tax SaleHB1209: Homeowner Protections and tax sale. The final, amended…
Read MorePBRC’s Board is Super!
Congratulations to the following PBRC Board Members for being recognized as 2019 Maryland Super Lawyers. We are so thankful they are part of the PBRC team, bringing legal services to…
Read MoreVictory for struggling tenants
On February 27, the Maryland Court of Appeals released their written opinion in Gregory Smith v Wakefield LP. At some point in the last few decades, landlords began converting residential…
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