On Sept. 13, qualifying Tennesseans will have the opportunity to receive free legal advice from volunteer lawyers at the downtown Chattanooga offices of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
Legal Aid of East Tennessee has partnered with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and the law firm Miller & Martin to offer a free legal advice clinic on September 13 at 2 p.m. at the downtown office of BlueCross, located at 1 Cameron Hill Circle. Individuals interested in meeting with a lawyer for free legal advice at this clinic should call Legal Aid of East Tennessee at 423-756-4013 and ask for more information and to make an appointment for the BlueCross Clinic.
Volunteer lawyers from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Miller & Martin will be available to discuss a variety of legal issues including: domestic and family law, landlord and tenant issues, real estate, taxes, insurance, contract matters, credit problems, general litigation and more.
“It’s remarkable to have this caliber and diversity of legal talent available without cost to those who qualify,” said Charlie McDaniel, attorney and Pro Bono Project Director at Legal Aid of East Tennessee, “It underscores the spirit of community service present at BlueCross and Miller & Martin.”
Individuals must meet certain eligibility guidelines including having income at or below 125 percent of the Federal Poverty Level.
Source: Legal Aid of Southeast Tennessee