New online tool helps Floridians respond to an eviction lawsuit
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Aug. 6, 2020) — Floridians facing eviction can use a new online tool to create a legal response based on
Michelle Broyles Leads JALA’s Family Law and Victim Advocacy Unit
Michelle Broyles, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Family Law and Victim Advocacy Attorney at Law Magazine Jacksonville by Nancy Kinnally June
JALA helps tenant avoid unlawful pet fee for service dog
“Joel,” a 32-year-old veteran, came to JALA after moving into a new apartment complex. Before moving in, Joel had informed the property manager that he had a service animal and had even provided pictures and immunization records. But once Joel moved into his apartment, the property manager said he would need to obtain a signed letter from a doctor and fill out lengthy, unlawful forms.
Can I be EVICTED during the COVID-19 crisis in Duval County?
A Look At First Coast Renters' Rights During COVID-19 WJCT by Cyd Hoskinson, April 22, 2020 The economic shutdown enacted to slow
Have you been affected by the opioid crisis?
Have you been affected by the opioid crisis? Héctor Elizondo says that if you've been negatively impacted by the opiod crisis, you
Advocates reach settlement agreement with Florida state agencies that ensures timely review of Medicaid eligibility for beneficiaries transitioning out of adoption assistance, SSI
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 27, 2020 – Three civil legal aid organizations this week reached a settlement agreement with the Florida Department of
More than $1 million raised for medical-legal partnership through Freed to Run marathon series
With the donations from Freed to Run 3.0 counted, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid is now nearly halfway to its goal of creating a $2.25 million endowment for the Northeast Florida Medical Legal Partnership, having raised $1,035,000, including Baptist Health’s 125% match.
Statewide helpline created to serve Florida’s veterans; Jacksonville attorney hired to handle First Coast cases
FIRSTCOAST News Author: Robert Bradfield December 4, 2019 JACKSONVILLE, Fla — Declan Duffy is reporting for duty. The Army veteran is helping
22 relay teams registered for Dec. 15-20 Freed to Run 3.0 Capitol-to-Coast marathon series
2018 Fisher Tousey Team Participants include leaders from business, legal, healthcare, and higher education communities JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Capitol-to-coast six-marathon
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid launches Veterans Legal Services unit with helpline funded through Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
L to R: Declan Duffy; Jim Kowalski; Mike Fleming, Brigadier General (ret); Sen. Bradley JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Area Legal