Atlanta Legal Aid Society
The Atlanta Legal Aid Society has represented Atlanta's poor in civil legal cases since 1924. Our work helps our clients deal with some of life's most basic needs -- a safe home, enough food to eat, a decent education, protection against fraud, and personal safety. Our clients come from Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett Counties in Georgia.
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Olmstead v. LC and EW
Olmstead v. LC and EW Landmark Case This case of first impression in the Eleventh Circuit sought community residential placements for L.C. and E.W. who had spent the majority of their lives in...
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ALAS Attorney Meets with
On January 31, 2008, the Home Defense Program’s Karen Brown met with Federal Reserve Board Chairman, Ben Bernanke, and Federal Reserve Governor, Randall Kroszner, regarding proposed amendments to...
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Atlanta Tornado
On March 14, 2008, an EF2 tornado touched down in the Vine City neighborhood of Atlanta, just west of downtown Atlanta, then moved through downtown and through the Cabbagetown community, causing...
