State Bar Association helping victims, looking for volunteers
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
- Organization: The National Law Journal
The State Bar of California has compiled a list of resources to aid victims of the recent southern California wildfires, as well information for individuals, law firms and others who want to contribute assistance, according to a press release.
The State Bar Disaster Team if focusing on providing immediate legal assistance in San Diego County. The San Diego County Bar Association and a coalition of local organizations are coordinating and organizing efforts locally.
Federal Emergency Management Assistance and the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division set up a Legal Assistance Hotline for victims (800 636 9041), hosted by Foley & Lardner and sponsored by the state bar.
The Los Angeles County Bar Association is providing referrals to wildfire victims for free. The first 30 minutes of consultation is also free.
Lawyers are needed to volunteer legal assistance, joining the efforts of the San Diego County Bar Association, San Diego Volunteer Lawyers Program and Legal Aid Society of San Diego. To volunteer, fill out this form online, or download the following form and fax it to 619 388 0442.
Lawyers who were affected by the fires and have questions about your ethical obligations can contact the state bar's ethics hotline at 415 538 2150.



