The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University has opened Westchester County”™s first Legal Hand Call-in Center, in partnership with Legal Hand Inc., an innovative community-based service based on the idea of Neighbors helping Neighbors. Legal Hand”™s highly trained nonlawyer volunteers are available to community members to help assist them, always at no cost, with issues in the areas of housing, immigration, family issues, public benefits, domestic violence, elderly assistance, estate issues and other challenging life issues.
The virtual Legal Hand Call-In Center will be operated by the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, with the support of Haub law students and community Volunteers. It will provide free legal information, assistance and referrals to community members six days a week via phone, text message, email and chat.
“Our Legal Hand Volunteers are highly trained law students and community members who care deeply about understanding the issues facing Westchester individuals and families and empowering them by connecting them to resources and information that can help.” said Elyse Diamond, director of the Public Interest Law Center and Access to Justice Project, at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law. Center Attorney Stephanie Costa said, “we are excited to provide this free service to the Westchester community and empower folks to take control of the issues that impact their everyday lives.
Pace University”™s Elisabeth Haub School of Law offers Juris Doctorate and Masters of Law degrees in both Environmental and International Law, as well as a Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) in Environmental Law.
Legal Hand is a nonprofit organization providing support for communities since 2015. Originating in New York City, Legal Hand”™s proven community-based model has helped thousands of people in need.
For Call-In Center assistance, call or text 914-425-5483 or visit Westchesterhelp@legalhand.org.
