Legal Aid of East Tennessee

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

Washington County Legal Advice Clinic
2025-01-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-01 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-01 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-05 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-03 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-07 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

John T. O'Connor Senior Center Legal Clinic
2025-01-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-09 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-05-14 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-06-11 10:00 - 12:30 (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.

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, 2025-04-08 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-05-13 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-06-10 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 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.

Free Virtual CLE & 60th Anniversary Annual Campaign Kick Off 2025
2025-05-29 14:00 - 15:10 (America/New_York)
LAET will celebrate the start of our 2025 annual campaign and 60th anniversary by offering a free virtual 1.0 hour gen CLE, developed and presented by Russell Fowler, LAET Director of Litigation and Managing Attorney.
This fast-paced offering, “The Top Ten Tennessee Trials” will be offered via Zoom and has been approved by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 1.0 gen. We travel over two centuries and all across Tennessee to attend our state’s greatest civil and criminal trials in history and, in the process, we meet Tennessee’s greatest lawyer and judge.
Register by scanning the QR Code or by clicking here.
Those who sign up will receive a Zoom link via the email address provided during registration.

Free Child Support Legal Clinic: Hamilton County
2025-06-05 14:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Hamilton County Juvenile Courts Building, 1600 East Third Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37404, United States
ATTENTION HAMILTON COUNTY!There will be a FREE legal clinic for child support Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can meet with attorneys to ask any questions you may have about child support matters for no cost.Pre-registration is REQUIRED: Call 423.402.4766 to pre-register to ensure your spot and be seen quickly.

Estate Planning Clinic: Knox, Blount, Maryville, Sevier, and Loudon counties
2025-06-07 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law, 601 West Summit Hill Drive SW, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
LAET and LMU: Duncan School of Law are offering a free Estate Planning Legal Clinic on June 7, 2025.
Pre-registration is REQUIRED, and you may do so by scanning the QR Code or calling LAET directly at 423.402.4766
For Knox, Blount, Maryville, Sevier, and Loudon counties
