Lake County Bar Association

10/18/2021

LEGAL AID UPDATES

Brief Advice Clinics are Back! (by appointment only)
Beginning in September, for the first time since the pandemic began, we are back in neighborhoods of Northeast Ohio. To ensure a COVID-safe environment, these events are currently by appointment only. Appointments become available approximately two weeks before each clinic date. Visit our website for a full list of clinic offerings, or download this flyer to distribute.
Legal Aid’s Intake is Open 24/7 (¡en español también!)
Legal Aid is proud to now offer online intake in both English and Spanish. Legal Aid se enorgullece de ofrecer ahora admisión en línea tanto en inglés como en español. Those who wish to apply for Legal Aid’s help can visit lasclev.org and apply online anytime. Of course, our phone intake remains available during most business hours for all – all languages welcome, interpretation available.

Life & The Law – Conversations About Your Rights Thursday, October 21 at 10:00 a.m. on WOVU 95.9FM
On October 21st at 10:00 a.m., Legal Aid staff will be live on WOVU to share empowering legal information and answer listener questions. In honor of Domestic Violence Prevention Month, this month's topic is Family Law. An experienced Legal Aid attorney will discuss resources available for those struggling with domestic abuse, including civil legal action and community-wide supportive services. Listen live online at wovu.org/listen-live/.

Legal Aid Facebook Live series Tuesday, October 26 at 5:00 p.m. on Facebook
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland’s Facebook LIVE series features "know your rights" information through discussion with our own Legal Aid attorneys, librarians, and special guest experts. This October 26 session - co-hosted with Heights Libraries - is focused on advanced planning issues, and how Legal Aid provides free legal help related to estate planning in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Lorain counties. Visit the event page on Facebook to join us.

Increase in benefits for SNAP recipients
Many area residents who are depending on SNAP can expect to see increased benefits this month. The USDA announced that the permanent increase in SNAP benefits is based on factors such as income, expenses, and household size. Most families will receive a monthly increase ranging from $12 to $16 per person. To apply for SNAP benefits: benefits.ohio.gov. To find a local food bank: ohiofoodbanks.org.

Free Eviction Help in Northeast Ohio
Legal Aid provides Free Eviction Help in five counties in Northeast Ohio, and is teamed-up with United Way of Greater Cleveland for Free Eviction Help in Cuyahoga County, too. Visit freeevictionhelp.org for more information and resources.
Tenant Information Line & Worker Information Line
Legal Aid’s Tenant Information Line is available 24/7 for renters with questions about housing law. Tenants can call 216-861-5955 or 440-210-4533. Legal Aid’s Worker Information Line is available 24/7 to field questions about employment and unemployment compensation. Workers can call 216-861-5899 in Cuyahoga County or 440-210-4532 in Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, and Lorain Counties and leave a message at any time. Callers should clearly state their name, phone number, and a brief description of their question, and Legal Aid will call back within 1-2 business days.

As always, please reach out if you have any questions.

Laura E. Klingler, MNO
Development & Communications Associate

Direct: 216-861-5144 / Main: 216-861-5500
Email: [email protected]

The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
1223 West Sixth Street, Cleveland, Ohio, 44113
www.lasclev.org

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05/05/2021

Please extend your condolences to Lake County Bar Association member, Robert Moore, on the passing of his mother.

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03/05/2021

LAKE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 5, 2021
January 2021 Lake Legal Views Judge’s Article

Painesville, Ohio – On Wednesday March 3, 2021 the January 2021 issue of the Lake Legal Views was published containing an article by Lake County Common Pleas Court Judge John O’Donnell wherein his article used a phrase that is insensitive and offensive to many people. Each monthly issue of Lake Legal Views contains an article by a Lake County Judge or an Ohio 11th Appellate District Judge with the content of each article completely at that Judge’s discretion. This article was published by staff without the input or review of the Bar Association’s Board of Directors and, as it stated in the Lake Legal Views, does not reflect the sentiment, position, or opinion of the Bar Association or its Board of Directors.
Please direct all inquiries to Lake County Bar Association Board President Joshua J. Strickland, Esq., (440) 352-3391
[email protected]

10/22/2020

The Ohio Supreme Court today allowed a group of public employees to continue their legal challenge to the way the state’s largest public employee retirement system helps pay for the cost of healthcare insurance.

10/21/2020

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10/01/2020

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09/22/2020

09/03/2020

Workers can call and leave a message at any time. Callers should clearly state their name, phone number and a brief description of their employment/unemployment compensation question. A Legal Aid staff member will return the call between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Calls are retu...

09/03/2020

Molly Banks,* a young single mother who works at a daycare center, was unable to find childcare for her own children when daycares in Ohio re-opened after weeks of closure due to COVID-19. When she didn’t return to work, her unemployment compensation was discontinued. Molly called Legal Aid for help, and a volunteer attorney helped her apply for unemployment benefits through the CARES Act, which expanded eligibility requirements for cases related to COVID-19. With expert help, Molly successfully secured the financial assistance she needed. Because of Legal Aid, Molly wasn't .

*name changed for privacy

Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati, The Legal Aid Society of Columbus (LASC), Ohio Poverty Law Center, Community Legal Aid Services, Southeastern Ohio Legal Services, Pro Seniors, Inc.

08/19/2020

Has your family been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic? Cuyahoga County is providing emergency assistance for rent and utilities. Learn more and find out if you qualify here: https://loom.ly/91CLnvY