Legal Aid of East Tennessee

Virtual Region-wide Name Change Clinic
2024-10-15 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | TN
Virtual Name Change Clinic for all 26 counties in our service area.
Pre-registration is mandatory. The deadline for pre-registration is Thursday, October 10, 2024.
You may pre-register by calling the number listed OR simply utilizing the QR Code.
Those who register will be emailed a link for the Name Change Clinic, which will be held on October 15, 2024, via Zoom.
This clinic is FREE to qualified registrants.

Kingsport Bar Association Free Legal Advice Clinic
2024-10-17 17:00 - 18:30 UTC | V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex, 301 Louis Street, Kingsport, TN, 37660, United States
General legal advice on civil matters (housing, benefits, taxes, estate, family, property, landlord/tenant, contract, adoptions, etc.)
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
VO Dobbins Community Center, 301 Louis St, Kingsport, TN 37660

Disaster Relief Clinic: Johnson City, TN
2024-10-21 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | TN
Held in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity, this clinic will involve:
√ Presentation on disaster relief funds available and the process
√ Assistance filling out claims
√ free legal consultations
√ free childcare available
What to bring:
√ photo id
√ Homeowner or renter insurance info (if applicable)
√ banking info (if applicable)
√ documents relevant to your legal issues

Washington County Legal Advice Clinic
2024-11-02 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-01 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-01 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Good Samaritan Ministries, Inc., 100 North Roan Street, Johnson City, TN, 37601, United States
Free Legal Advice Clinic
Monthly on the first Saturday (unless a holiday, then the second Saturday)
Location: Good Samaritan Ministries, Inc.
Sponsored by the Washington County Bar Association

Knoxville Pro-Bono Night 2024
2024-11-07 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Standard Knoxville, 416 W. Jackson Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
Join LAET and Egerton McAfee Armistead & Davis, P.C. for an extraordinary evening honoring the exceptional work of pro bono attorneys! Since 1965, LAET has transformed lives throughout the region, and this has been made possible through selfless pro bono attorneys who volunteer their time. Let’s come together to acknowledge their vital role in LAET’s mission and celebrate their life-changing impact.
Click here to be taken to the event site and ticketing page:
https://laet.networkforgood.com/events/73632-knoxville-pro-bono-night-2024
Ticket prices:
General Admission: $55
Admission for one with access to the buffet and bar
KBA Young Barristers/TBA-YLD, Recent Graduates: $35
Admission for one and available exclusively to those belonging to the above groups with access to buffet and bar
Group of 10: $500
Admission for 10, a reserved table, and access to the buffet and bar
Couple Admission: $100
Admission for two individuals with access to the buffet and bar
Tennessee Supreme Court Attorneys for Justice: $0
Individuals who appeared on the TN Supreme Court’s 2024 Pro Bono Honor Roll
Event questions?
Contact Caitlin To****@**ET.org
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Chris Berryman at CB*******@**ET.org

Debt Relief Clinic
2024-11-09 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Knox County Public Defender’s Community Law Office, 1101 Liberty Street, Knoxville, TN, 37919
LAET is offering a free debt relief clinic on November 9, 2024.
Call 865.637.0484 beforehand to determine if you qualify.
This clinic will be open to eligible residents of Knox, Loudon, Blount, and Sevier counties.

Kingsport Bar Association Free Legal Advice Clinic
2024-11-12 17:00 - 18:30 UTC | V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex, 301 Louis Street, Kingsport, TN, 37660, United States
General legal advice on civil matters (housing, benefits, taxes, estate, family, property, landlord/tenant, contract, adoptions, etc.)
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
VO Dobbins Community Center, 301 Louis St, Kingsport, TN 37660
This event will take place in the Douglass Room of the community center, which is on the first floor near the north entrance.

John T. O'Connor Senior Center Legal Clinic
2024-11-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-12 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | John T. O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona Street, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
Legal Advice Clinic at the John T. O’Connor Senior Center every second Wednesday of the month from 10:00 a.m. through 12:30 p.m.
Held in conjunction with the Knoxville-Knox County CAC Office on Aging, this opportunity is by appointment only.
Open to those aged 60 and above living in Knox County.
There are no income restrictions, but pre-registration is REQUIRED.
Call 865.637.0484 to reserve your spot.

Free Legal Advice Clinic for Veterans
2024-12-11 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Knox County Public Defender’s Community Law Office, 1101 Liberty Street, Knoxville, TN, 37919
Any veteran seeking legal help is encouraged to attend the free Legal Advice Clinic for Veterans from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. NOTE: This is an ADVICE-ONLY clinic.
Veterans not able to attend in person are encouraged to use the telephone option. Preregistration is required for the telephone option, and veterans are asked to call Legal Aid of East Tennessee at (865) 637-0484 to do so.
This is a general advice clinic, and consultations will be provided for a wide variety of legal issues including family law, landlord/tenant, bankruptcy, criminal defense, consumer protection, contract disputes, child support, and personal injury, among other issues.

The Return of Chattanooga's Hall of Fame Event
2024-12-12 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Legal Aid of East Tennessee, 607 W Summit Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37902
It’s the much-anticipated return of Chattanooga’s Charles W. “Buz” Dooley Pro Bono Hall of Fame.
Join us for this casual, drop-in event from 4:00 p.m. through 6:00 p.m. for drinks, heavy hors d’oeuvres, inductions, and awards.
LAET’s Chattanooga office: 100 West MLK Boulevard, Suite 402 (fourth floor), Chattanooga, TN, 37402
Our special guest will be Justice Mary L. Wagner.
This is a free event. No RSVP required.
Inductees include:
James “Jim” Exum, III: Chambliss Bahner & Stophel, P.C.
Alan Cates: Husch Blackwell
Melody Shekari, private practice and Executive Director of the Women’s Fund of Greater Chattanooga
Arthur Bass, private practice

Special guest Justice Mary L. Wagner: Throughout her career, Wagner has been active in the legal community. She is a member of the Tennessee, Mississippi and Memphis Bar Associations. She serves on various committees and board for these associations. In 2018, Wagner was elected as a Fellow of the Memphis Bar Foundation. Also, in 2018, Wagner was selected as one of the Twelve Most Outstanding Women, Honoring Women in the Judicial System by the Memphis Inter-Denominational Fellowship Inc. Wagner is also active in the Tennessee Judicial Conference, where she served as Secretary and currently serves on the Tennessee Pattern Jury Instruction Committee and Legislation Committee. Wagner is also a member of the Tennessee Trial Judges Association. In 2019, Wagner received the Chancellor Charles A. Round Memorial Award for Outstanding Judge of the Year from the Young Lawyers’ Division of the Memphis Bar Association.
Judge Wagner has also been appointed by the Tennessee Supreme Court as special judge for the Tennessee Worker’s Compensation Appeals Panel and as a member of a Three-Judge panel in a constitutional case.

Disaster Relief Clinic
2024-12-17 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Stateline Resource Center, 11878 Highway 421 South, Trade, TN, 37691, United States
Staff from Legal Aid of East Tennessee and Legal Aid of North Carolina will be on hand to provide information to those affected by Hurricane Helene in areas such as housing, FEMA, and insurance claims. Scan the QR Code for more information.

Kingsport Bar Association Free Legal Advice Clinic
2024-12-19 17:00 - 18:30 UTC | V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex, 301 Louis Street, Kingsport, TN, 37660, United States
General legal advice on civil matters (housing, benefits, taxes, estate, family, property, landlord/tenant, contract, adoptions, etc.)
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
VO Dobbins Community Center, 301 Louis St, Kingsport, TN 37660
Second floor Eastman Room

Kingsport Bar Association Free Legal Advice Clinic
2025-01-14 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-02-11 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-03-11 17:00 - 18:30 UTC | V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex, 301 Louis Street, Kingsport, TN, 37660, United States
General legal advice on civil matters (housing, benefits, taxes, estate, family, property, landlord/tenant, contract, adoptions, etc.)
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
VO Dobbins Community Center, 301 Louis St, Kingsport, TN 37660
First floor – Douglas Room

Being an Estate Executor
2025-01-15 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Jonesboro Senior Center, 307 E. Main St., Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
Free and open to the public!
Being an Estate Executor
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, and the deadline is January 5, 2025.
Call 423.753.4781 to pre-register.

A TriPride Event: Know Your LGBTQ+ Rights
2025-01-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | TN
This event is being organized by TriPride:
FREE LGBTQ+ RIGHTS LEGAL WEBINAR FOR RESIDENTS OF TENNESSEE AND VIRGINIAFriday, January 17, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. ET (1 hour)REGISTER ON ZOOM: https://us06web.zoom.us/…/tZIkdOiprDkoE9xt487jWMjyJwegE…Are you aware of your legal rights when it comes to discrimination and harassment in employment or housing? Join us for an empowering session designed to educate and equip LGBTQ+ individuals and allies with the tools to identify and address potential unlawful discrimination.TriPride’s expert panel will provide a comprehensive overview of federal, Tennessee, and Virginia laws protecting against discrimination and harassment, with a focus on sexual orientation and gender identity. Learn the critical steps to take if you experience discrimination, including how to document incidents and where to turn for assistance.Key takeaways include: Understanding legal protections against discrimination and harassment in the workplace and housing. Gaining practical strategies to document and respond to potential unlawful discrimination. Knowing which resources and organizations can provide assistance and advocacy.Featured Speakers: Alexis I. Tahinci, Esq., Employment and Civil Rights Attorney, Tahinci Law Firm PLLC Martie Lafferty, Esq., Executive Director, Tennessee Fair Housing Council Emily Cala, Esq., Staff Attorney, Eviction Prevention Program, Legal Aid of East Tennessee Mike Pruitt, Fair Housing Attorney, Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia (HOME)This session is a must-attend for individuals, community advocates, and organizations committed to fostering inclusive and equitable spaces. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and support.Date and Time: Friday, January 17, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. ET (1 hour)

LAET closed for Martin Luther King Day
2025-01-20 | TN

Free Legal Advice Clinic for Veterans
2025-02-12 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Knox County Public Defender’s Community Law Office, 1101 Liberty Street, Knoxville, TN, 37919
Any veteran seeking legal help is encouraged to attend the free Veteran’s Legal Advice Clinic.
NOTE: This is an ADVICE-ONLY clinic.
Veterans not able to attend in person are encouraged to use the telephone option. Preregistration is required for the telephone option, and veterans are asked to call Legal Aid of East Tennessee at (865) 637-0484 to do so.
The Veterans’ Legal Advice Clinic is a regularly scheduled legal advice clinic for veterans that began in September 2016. Since that time, hundreds of veterans have received assistance in a wide variety of legal issues, including family law, landlord/tenant, bankruptcy, criminal defense, consumer protection, contract disputes, child support, and personal injury, among other issues.
The clinic is held every other month on the second Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Knox County Public Defender’s Community Law Office, 1101 Liberty Street.
(2025 dates are February 12, April 9, June 11, August 13, October 8, and December 10.)
The Veterans’ Legal Advice Clinic is a joint project of the Knoxville Barristers, the Young Lawyers Division of the Knoxville Bar Association (KBA), KBA/Barristers Access to Justice Committees, Legal Aid of East Tennessee, Knox County Public Defender’s Community Law Office, the University of Tennessee College of Law, Lincoln Memorial University- Duncan School of Law, and the local VA office.

Free Virtual Power of Attorney Clinic: Pre-registration REQUIRED
2025-03-04 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | TN
Virtual Power of Attorney Clinic on March 4, 2025. This is for all 26 counties in the LAET catchment area.

Note: Pre-registration is REQUIRED.
Pre-registration can be done over the phone (423.402.4766) or through the QR Code.

Thanks to our amazing partners for helping make this happen, including the Tennessee Bar Association Young Lawyers Division and, regionally, the Chattanooga Bar Association Young Lawyers Division and the Chattanooga Trans Liberation Collective.

Virtual Name Change Clinic: Pre-registration REQUIRED by March 3, 2025
2025-03-06 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | TN
Virtual Name Change Clinic on March 6, 2025. This is for all 26 counties in the LAET catchment area.

Note: Pre-registration is REQUIRED by March 3, 2025.
Pre-registration can be done over the phone (423.402.4766) or through the QR Code.

Thanks to our amazing partners for helping make this happen, including the Tennessee Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, the Chattanooga Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, and the Chattanooga Trans Liberation Collective.

Debt Relief Clinic for Residents of Knox, Loudon, Blount, and Sevier counties
2025-03-08 08:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Public Defender’s Community Law Office, 1101 Liberty Street, Knoxville, TN, 37919, United States
In conjunction with the Knoxville Bar Association, LAET is hosting a Debt Relief Clinic on March 8, 2025, for residents of Knox, Loudon, Blount, and Sevier counties.
NOTE: The deadline to determine if you qualify and to register is FEBRUARY 28, 2025.
You must be deemed eligible and have pre-registered to attend.
Call 865.637.0484 to do so.
