A coalition of 31 presidents of the State Bar of Michigan is urging Michigan attorneys to donate to the Access to Justice Campaign that provides critical assistance to support civil legal aid services to low-income families facing issues such as threats of eviction, foreclosure, loss of income, and family safety due to domestic violence. Donations play a pivotal role in providing free legal services, representation, self-help centers, legal clinics, pro bono services, and educational legal aid.
A report by the Justice for All Commission highlighted that for every dollar invested in legal aid in 2019 and 2020, Michiganders received $6.69 in immediate and long-term financial benefits. The report also boasted positive outcomes for 98% of housing cases, 91% of family stability cases, and 93% of expungement cases.
A total of 30 past presidents of the State Bar of Michigan, as well as current President Daniel D. Quick, called on all Michigan attorneys to help the Access to Justice Campaign in a joint letter issued November 28.
Contributions can be made online at https://atjfund.org/how-to-give. For additional information, contact Laura Musachio at laura@msbf.org.
The ATJ Campaign is a collaborative centralized campaign, administered by the Michigan State Bar Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, in partnership with the State Bar of Michigan.
- Posted December 29, 2023
- Tweet This | Share on Facebook
SBM presidents urge support for Access to Justice
headlines Muskegon (Norton-Lakeshore)
- Asparagus Queen Emma Woller visits the Michigan Capitol, meets Sen. Bumstead
- Court reporters rally at the State Capitol for fair pay
- USS LST 393 Veterans Museum is celebrating its 20th year?
- Susan Fortney honored with the ABA Michael Franck Award
- The Sentencing Project provides guidance on use of diversion for juveniles
headlines National
- More lawyers—and clients—want to learn about sustainable development practices
- Top artificial intelligence insurance tips for lawyers
- Lawyer charged with illegally transmitting Michigan data after 2020 election
- Viral video shows former Rikers Island inmate as she learns she passed bar exam on first try
- How Sullivan & Cromwell is scrutinizing potential new hires after campus protests
- No separate hearing required when police seize cars loaned to drivers accused of drug crimes, SCOTUS rules