“Gail was part of a team of lawyers who helped us save our homes. We were facing unaffordable rent increases. They were critical to our getting our homes made affordable forever.” – Tonya*, Board Member, Devenscrest Tenant Association After an …
“[The attorneys] showed they cared about every piece of information. There was never a moment that I felt I was being judged, targeted, or misunderstood. Always open lines of communication, no matter the time, the day, the hour.” – Alice*, Former Legal Clinic Client After …
“[The Lawyers Clearinghouse board] is filled with people who care a lot and have great ideas . . . it’s a mixture of different experiences and interests.” – Melanie Todman, Lawyers Clearinghouse Board Treasurer Melanie Todman had already built a …
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“There’s no doubt in my mind that the imbalance in our legal system is great and it’s only getting greater. It is imperative that, as a society, we continue to think deeply about this issue and work toward equal access …
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“I admire the aspect of Lawyers Clearinghouse that focuses on helping clients solve civil legal problems, which then helps them transform their lives … [they’re] doing really important work in communities.” – Tonysha Taylor, Lawyers Clearinghouse Board President One of …
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Susan Gedrick first stepped into her role as Executive Director of Lawyers Clearinghouse in the fall of 2020, following the retirement of long-time Executive Director Maribeth Perry. As Executive Director, Susan works closely with staff and the board to set …
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“For 60 years, the Conservation Law Foundation has tackled environmental challenges across New England to promote clean air and water, preserve natural resources, and strive for environmental justice in our communities.” – Jon Mishara, 2025-2026 Access to Justice Fellow Community-based …
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“There was a lot that they had to go through, and they got it done. Every time I reached out to them, they always responded promptly; same day, if not minutes later.” – Stephen Crivellaro, Former Client, CORI Sealing & …
“My experience has just been really welcoming [and] I guess I could say beneficial. It’s been successful because everything that we’ve done so far has led to work being done that I could not afford.” – Dominga Martin, Founder of …
“What a great opportunity for our attorneys to hone up on their skills on providing the stress relief and empathy that clients will need, whether it’s in tax lien foreclosure or in the context of a lot of our ordinary …
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