A 65-year-old Veteran endured severe stress and health issues from an infestation in her rental unit, which made it impossible for her to cook or live comfortably. After withholding rent to force the landlord to act, she faced an eviction case. Her concerns were compounded by ongoing disputes with a neighbor and minimal responsiveness from the property management.
When a winter storm in January 2024 severely damaged her home, a 64-year-old woman living alone faced grave repair issues. A fallen tree on her roof caused water to leak into her bedroom light fixture, creating a fire hazard that forced her to avoid the room for over a month. Additional dangers included a blocked back door and a broken front screen door. These problems caused her significant distress and prevented her from being able to live in her home without fear for her health and safety.
Our client, who was elderly and confined to a wheelchair, lived in a subsidized housing complex on the second floor.
Our client was a veteran who became homeless and was sleeping on the streets. Sadly, he lost his left leg and part of his right foot after suffering from frostbite.
Our 18-year-old client was a student who suffered brain damage after being assaulted by his schoolmates. With our representation, he was evaluated by school and accepted for individualized education plan (IEP) participation.
Our client’s home was foreclosed and sold at a sheriff’s sale for approximately $68,000. She contacted our office, and we agreed to represent her because there appeared to be problems with the origination of her mortgage.
Fighting cancer is difficult enough when one has access to quality treatments. Without proper medical care, a desperate situation can result, and that’s precisely the state in which we found our client.
The Legal Aid and Defender Association hosted an evening of wine tasting and customized wine pairings that helped raise money to protect the basic
