by shorelegal | Jan 1, 2026 | Blog
We recently welcomed two new attorneys dedicated to serving our community! Meet A Rand and Joseph Canner. What inspires you to do this work? A: I’m from a small town in Western North Carolina, where there’s only one civil legal services organization providing free...
by shorelegal | Dec 1, 2025 | Blog
One of the things Shore Legal Access seeks in an intern is a passion for community service and an interest in social justice. Jordan Jackson more than meets this criteria. A self-described “doer”, Jordan carries out responsibilities efficiently with an energetic and...
by shorelegal | Dec 1, 2025 | Blog
On November 21, 2025, Shore Legal Access hosted a lively open house in celebration and appreciation for its extraordinary network of volunteer attorneys. Community partners, volunteer attorneys, members of the judiciary, board members, and staff came together for food...
by shorelegal | Dec 1, 2025 | Blog
A major goal of Shore Legal Access in 2025 was to expand our life planning clinics to reach more individuals throughout the Eastern Shore. These clinics help neighbors prepare essential documents—wills, advance directives, and powers of attorney—so they can plan for...
by shorelegal | Nov 5, 2025 | Blog
Every day, veterans across the country face complex civil legal challenges that threaten their housing, health, and financial stability. After serving our nation, too many struggle to access the legal help they need to secure the benefits they’ve earned,...
by shorelegal | Nov 1, 2025 | Blog
What does changing the story look like for you? For Owen*, it was going from unhoused and unemployed to housed and employed. With Shore Legal Access’s help, he was able to petition for criminal record expungement and clear his record — leading the way to a role...
