Amber C. Green Shore Legal Access recently welcomed Amber C. Green as the Life Planning Case Manager/Community Outreach Coordinator for the Lower Shore. Green is based at the non-profit legal aid organization’s Salisbury office, where she serves the communities of...
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A Warm Welcome to Our New Board Members
Angel Perez Jennifer Goolie Sean Seldon Shore Legal Access recently welcomed to its Board of Directors Angel L. Perez-Otero, of Caroline County; Jenifer Goolie, Esq., of Wicomico County; and Sean Seldon, of Wicomico County. Executive Director Meredith Lathbury Girard,...
Shore Legal Access says goodbye to Winter 2024 Sandy Brown Public Interest Interns
Shore Legal Access recently bid goodbye to its Winter 2024 Sandy Brown Public Interest Interns, Daisy Holder, of California, Maryland, and Lydia Shreves, of Easton, Maryland, who spent the last three months learning firsthand the ins-and-outs of providing free legal...
Shore Legal Access announces new staff at Salisbury office
Shore Legal Access (formerly Mid-Shore Pro Bono) continues to grow to meet the civil legal needs of the eight counties it serves on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The non-profit organization, which has offices in Easton and Salisbury, recently welcomed four new staff...
Shore Legal Access recognizes volunteer attorneys with annual awards
Shore Legal Access recognized the incredible contributions of the nonprofit’s volunteer attorneys with an annual awards ceremony and reception held on October 26 at the Ivy Café in Easton, Maryland. Shore Legal Access relies on volunteers to represent people with...
Shore Legal Access announces Sandy Brown Public Interest Interns for Fall 2023
Shore Legal Access (formerly Mid-Shore Pro Bono) has named the Fall 2023 recipients of its Sandy Brown Public Interest Internship. Cody Pfieffer, of Centreville, Maryland, will work with Shore Legal Access staff at the organization’s Easton office, assisting residents...
Shore Gives More
The countdown begins! #GivingTuesday is November 28! Did you know that we depend on the hard work and dedication of a network of volunteer attorneys across the Eastern Shore who contribute their time and expertise to assist our clients? Last year alone, they...
New Educational Videos on Bankruptcy
Click here for English version: Bankruptcy video-English https://youtu.be/8uor3dp5yeM?si=GbtwNe9lhn4PNdGF Click here for Spanish version: Bankruptcy video-Spanish https://youtu.be/rfXbk4UVTU0?si=cU7zHn8BURfmga9k
Shore Legal Access hosts grand reopening and ribbon cutting in Easton
Shore Legal Access recently unveiled its new Easton location and name with a grand reopening reception and a Talbot County Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony. More than 40 people attended the event, which included light refreshments, cake, and door prizes...
Mid-Shore Pro Bono Announces Salisbury and Easton Grand Reopening Events to Launch New Brand
Shore Legal Access Rebrand Press Release
Recent Posts
Legal Services for Veterans: Ensuring Those Who Served Get the Help They Deserve
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, maintain safe...
We’re Changing The Story
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...
Recognizing Judge Melvin J. Jews
While we do our best to recognize the incredible attorneys and members of the judiciary we have the privilege of working with, it’s even more meaningful when the legal services community recognizes them too. One such opportunity came up with the Maryland Legal...
Shore Legal Access Honors Volunteer Attorneys for National Celebration of Pro Bono Week
On Thursday, October 23, Shore Legal Access held its annual Volunteer Attorney Appreciation event at Legal Assets in Easton as part of the annual National Celebration of Pro Bono week. Two attorneys were honored for their dedication to providing free legal services to...
Shore Legal Access Adds Three New Members to Board of Directors
Shore Legal Access (SLA) recently welcomed Tom Deliberto, Esq., Candace Henry, and Kathleen Smith, Esq. to its Board of Directors. Each brings professional expertise and a shared commitment to SLA’s mission of providing free civil legal assistance and connecting...
Celebrating National Pro Bono Month: The Power of Volunteers
Each October, the legal community comes together to honor National Celebrate Pro Bono Month—a time dedicated to recognizing the power of volunteer lawyers and the impact of free legal assistance in strengthening our communities. “Pro bono” comes from the Latin phrase...
Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to honor the vibrant histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities. At Shore Legal Access, we wanted to take this opportunity to recognize two of our incredible staff members who bring their Spanish...
Shore Legal Access Celebrates Sandy Brown Public Interest Summer Interns
Shore Legal Access (SLA) recognizes the contributions of its three Sandy Brown Public Interest Interns - Giana Cauble, Alexander Vlangas, and Lilibeth Baltazar - as they end their summer internships at the nonprofit legal aid organization. Cauble and Vlangas...
Shore Legal Access to Host Medicaid & Asset Protection Event at Talbot County Free Library on July 21 with Attorney Jason Frank, Esq.
On Monday, July 21, Shore Legal Access will host a presentation by Maryland attorney Jason Frank, Esq., an expert in Elder and Disability Law, on Medicaid and Asset Protection at the Talbot County Free Library from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. At a time when so many changes are...
Heirs Property: The Story of a Home
Steve’s 1home was rich in family history. His grandparents had worked hard to afford a piece of property to call their own and were proud years later when they’d paid off their mortgage. Steve had grown up in the home with his parents and now that he was a parent, he...
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