Lafayette Bar Foundation Pro Bono Project

About 

The Lafayette Bar Association’s Counsel on Call Program offers brief, low-cost legal consultations with licensed attorneys for individuals needing help with civil legal issues. The program is designed to provide quick legal guidance on matters such as family law, landlord-tenant disputes, successions, and more.

Services & Eligibility

The program is open to the general public, regardless of income, and is intended for individuals who need limited legal advice on civil matters. Appointments are required, and a small fee may apply.

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Legal problem types handled

Domestic Violence & Abuse
Divorce
Child Custody & Visitation
Emancipation Of A Minor
Parental Rights (& Termination)
Foreclosure On A Home
Loans, Contracts, & Scams After A Disaster
Loans
Bankruptcy
Mortgages & Other Financing For A Home
Mortgages For Veterans
Disability Rights & Discrimination
Disability Issues & Rights
Housing After A Disaster
Housing Discrimination & Domestic Violence
Housing Assistance, Public Housing, & Subsidized Housing
Discrimination Around Housing
Renting Or Leasing A Home
Eviction From A Home
Public Benefits For Individuals After A Disaster
Public Benefits For Immigrants
Public Benefits For Veterans & Military
Hearings Challenging Public Benefits Decisions
Administrative Agency Requests & Hearings
Homelessness & Housing Insecurity
Paying For Medical Care
Taking Leave For Family & Medical Reasons
Taking Care Of Sick Or Disabled Family
Wage Payment, Hours, & Breaks At Work
Health Issues From Living Conditions
Health Benefits For Military & Veterans
Immigrants' Access To Health Care
Workers With Health Or Disability Issues
Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation, & Settlements
Taxes
Tax Relief After A Disaster
Education Issues After A Disaster
Discipline, Expulsion, or Suspension From School
Disability Public Benefits
Health Public Benefits & Medical Assistance Programs
Credit Practices & Credit Reports
Driver's Licenses Or Permits
Employment Discrimination
Discrimination Around Work & Employment
Criminal Records
Making A Will & Estate Plan
Dealing With Another Person's Estate After They Die
Going To Court & Dealing With Procedure
Child Abuse & Neglect
Asking A Landlord For Repairs
Care For A Specific Condition Or Disability
Disaster Relief
Debt & Lending Money
Discrimination & Rights Around Education
Drafting & Signing A Will
Family Issues After A Disaster
Food & Cash Benefits
Getting A Restraining Or Protection Order
Getting & Having A Lawyer
Insurance Claims After A Disaster
Other Issues After A Disaster
Licenses for Working & Driving
Immigrants' Rights
Legal Help Resources To Deal With Legal Issues
Medical Records & Privacy
Marriage & Civil Unions
Paying For Education
Problems With Living Conditions
Unemployment Benefits, Compensation, & Insurance
Updating a Will Through A Codicil
Working Conditions That Are Unsafe Or Unhealthy
Rebuilding & Reconstruction After A Disaster

Parishes served

Lafayette
Evangeline
St. Landry
Acadia
Rapides
Avoyelles

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