VLP Volunteers from Santoriella DiTomaso PC celebrate after the 2008 Liz Padilla 5k.
Monthly Archives: March 2009
Pee Wee
“Pee Wee” runners race to the finish at the 2008 Liz Padilla 5k.
Pro bono value
“The work I have performed pro bono through the VLP feels to me like it has more value, to me and to the client, than my work done for a corporate client paying over $500.00 an hour…The work performed by the VLP truly impacts people’s lives.”
– VLP Volunteer
Heart and Soul
“Through the years I’ve done pro bono work with a number of organizations. I can say without a doubt that I have never worked for a group with more heart and soul than the VLP.”
– VLP Volunteer
Client impact
“Having been assisted by the Volunteer Lawyers Project has made such a positive impact – thank you very much for all that you do!”
– VLP Client
Like a person again
“When I came to the VLP I was very confused and hurt. I did not know what to do. [My attorney] helped me and made me feel like a person again.”
– VLP Client
Walter
“Thanks to CLARO,
I received justice.”
– Walter S., CLARO Client
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Mother Seeks to Limit Visits
Ms. P is the custodial parent to her 12-year-old child. The child’s father has petitioned for visitation and received a temporary order. Ms. P says the father has a long history of drug abuse, drug dealing and incarceration. Ms. P is not opposed to visitation, but in the interest of her son’s safety she believes the visits should be limited or perhaps supervised. Case is scheduled for March 30 at 9:30 am in Kings County Family Court.
Domestic Violence Victim Seeks Child Support
Ms. O, a victim of domestic violence, is seeking a first order of child support for her three children. Ms. O’s native language is Arabic and her English proficiency is limited, but an English-speaking friend has been assisting her. Ms. O has also filed for an order of protection against her abusive spouse. Case is scheduled for April 9 at 9:00 am in Kings County Family Court.