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Military Assistance Program - Philadelphia Bar Association
 
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Through the Military Assistance Program, volunteer attorneys provide free legal assistance, regardless of the income of the service man or woman. Areas of law include SSCRA, USERRA, SGLI, wills and estate planning, debtor/creditor, employment, consumer, housing, domestic, immigration and taxes. In addition to the telephone number listed below, clients may call a special toll free number: 877/302-3588.

Family members of deployed and mobilizing military personnel are eligible for the same services through the Military Assistance Program, regardless of income.

All volunteer attorneys must be licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and carry legal malpractice insurance.

To apply for service or to volunteer, contact:

Charles Klitsch
1101 Market Street, 11th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215/238-6388
lris@philabar.org
 
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HOW TO GET HELP:
Choose ONE of the following ways to get help:
 
   For assistance, follow the instructions below
  Send e-mail to: lris@philabar.org
 
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   For telephone assistance, call: 215-238-6388 or 877-302-3588 (toll-free)
 
 
 
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT SERVICE:
 
Counties served by this office:  Philadelphia
Wheelchair accessible? Y
Income Guidelines: 

  Service provdied to service man or woman and family members of deployed and mobilizing military personnel regardless of the income.
 
 
What kind of help is available?
This office provides the following services:
 
  Full Legal Representation
  Brief Advice

(Get more information about types of services.)
 
 
Contact information
Phone:215-238-6388, 877-302-3588
Email:lris@philabar.org
 
Last Updated: 10/20/07
 
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