Clinics

District courts across the state continue to enter affidavit judgments against low-income consumers in thousands of cases where improper debt collection and consumer debt buying tactics occur. Volunteer attorneys can provide critical legal help to Maryland consumers by participating in courthouse clinics on the first, second, and third Fridays of the month in Upper Marlboro. At the Consumer Protection Project (CPP)'s courthouse clinics, attorneys will provide advice and limited scope representation to consumer defendants, negotiate payment plans and dismissals, and help consumers file notices of intention to defend. Volunteers may also accept cases from either clinic for full representation.

Volunteer attorneys are needed to execute estate plans at an Estate Planning Clinic on Tuesday, November 13, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, at GEDCO (Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation) in Baltimore. Attorneys will meet one-on-one with Baltimore City seniors at the day long clinic and prepare wills, advance medical directives and financial powers of attorney.  Attorneys with less than 2 years estate planning experience must complete an online training course prior to volunteering.  

Volunteer attorneys are needed to execute estate plans at an Estate Planning Clinic on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, at Friendship Arms Apartment Building in Hyattsville. Attorneys will meet one-on-one with Prince George's County seniors at the day long clinic and prepare wills, advance medical directives and financial powers of attorney.  Attorneys with less than 2 years estate planning experience must complete an online training course prior to volunteering.  

Volunteer attorneys are needed to assist low income seniors in Baltimore City who are struggling with water, gas or electric bills at a Utility Bill Legal Clinic on Friday, December 7, 2018, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at Men and Families Center in Baltimore.  Attorneys must complete an online training course prior to volunteering.  Attorneys must complete an online training course prior to volunteering.  

Volunteer attorneys are needed to execute estate plans at an Estate Planning Clinic on Saturday, December 8, 2018, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, at Suitland Senior Center in the Windsor Crossing Apartment Community in Suitland. Attorneys will meet one-on-one with Prince George's County seniors at the day long clinic and prepare wills, advance medical directives and financial powers of attorney.  Attorneys with less than 2 years estate planning experience must complete an online training course prior to volunteering.  

Volunteer attorneys are needed to execute estate plans at an Estate Planning Clinic on Friday, December 14, 2018, from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore. Attorneys will meet one-on-one with Baltimore City seniors at the day long clinic and prepare wills, advance medical directives and financial powers of attorney.  Attorneys with less than 2 years estate planning experience must complete an online training course prior to volunteering.  

Volunteer attorneys will interview unaccompanied children in removal proceedings to make sure they know about their legal options. Volunteer Spanish-speakers are also needed to interpret and help facilitate the clinic. By participating in this clinic, you will be providing hope and education to unaccompanied children and families while they search for an attorney. Malpractice insurance, interpreters, and training are provided.