…he year; in our two offices in the Fulton County Courthouse; in our communities’ schools; and in our clients’ homes. For more information, visit www.avlf.org….
…uge step in ensuring housing justice for all in our community.” The bill’s passage comes after a robust campaign of support from over 45 leading organizations across Georgia advocating on behalf of renters. This represents a significant victory for advocates of housing justice and underscores the power of collective action in addressing systemic challenges. Its passage is a testament to the tireless efforts of community organizations, legal advoca…
…Please join us for this training to learn about the affordable housing crisis and the basics of Georgia landlord-tenant law. This training is open to attorneys, paralegals, law students, and anyone interested in volunteering. This training qualifies for 2 CLE credits with the State Bar of Georgia. Zoom link will be provided before the training. Questions? Contact volunteer@avlf.org Register now at https://signup.com/go/eNnBDKO…
…Please join us for this training to learn the basics of Georgia eviction law and Fulton County dispossessory proceedings. This training is open to attorneys and those interested in assisting with eviction defense cases. This training qualifies for 2 CLE credits with the State Bar of Georgia. Zoom link will be provided prior to the training. Questions? Contact volunteer@avlf.org. Register now at https://signup.com/go/eNnBDKO…
…Please join us for this training to learn the basics of Georgia eviction law and Fulton County dispossessory proceedings. This training is open to attorneys and those interested in assisting with eviction defense cases. This training qualifies for 2 CLE credits with the State Bar of Georgia. Zoom link will be provided prior to the training. Questions? Contact volunteer@avlf.org. Register now at https://signup.com/go/eNnBDKO…
…DATE: October 17, 2024 TIME: 10 AM – 12 PM LOCATION: Virtual Please join us for this training to learn about the affordable housing crisis and the basics of Georgia landlord-tenant law. This training is open to attorneys, paralegals, law students, and anyone interested in volunteering. This training qualifies for 2 CLE credits with the State Bar of Georgia. Questions? Contact volunteer@avlf.org. Click here to register now….
…needed to prevent displacement. We owe it to Dr. King, and generations to come, to continue this work. Toward that end, as we begin 2024, I am focused on making sure we continue to: Inspire. Share AVLF success stories in bolder and richer ways to reach more people who need our services AND attract more support. Innovate. Work with our volunteers and community partners to create greater pathways for success for those we serve. Invest. Identify opp…
…ed the Atlanta community for almost 17 years in various capacities. Prior to working at AVLF, Libby worked as the Director of Institutional Advancement at Atlanta Technical College. Prior to this, she raised funds for ovarian cancer research and served in fundraising and community outreach roles at Visiting Nurse|Hospice Atlanta. She was a communications assistant in the Office of Governor Roy E. Barnes after graduating from Clemson University wit…
…urther.” I don’t know if she went or not, but I always say that if someone comes to me – and I don’t know why people think I’m the person they’re comfortable talking to – I tell them what I’ve been through. A lot of people are ashamed or afraid. I let her know what I’ve been through. I told her, if you need help, help is out there. This client was represented by AVLF intern and Georgia State University Law Student Charlie Deal. She was supervised…
…s job. When I started working with AVLF and became engaged with the smart, compassionate, dedicated and even loving people who make up this community, my sense of this city, and my place in it changed. And now, wherever I am and someone asks, “So where’s home?” my visceral response is Atlanta. And it is part of what pushes me: this city is not just a place I drive through on my way to work or the Braves game- it is my home, and I will have somethi…
…her ways to help tenants facing eviction. This will allow attorneys to ask questions before committing to a case and provide an opportunity for attorneys to speak directly with Crystal about cases and the skills needed to be successful. Office Hours will take place on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 11-12 PM ET. Contact volunteer@avlf.org for the link. Secondly, we’d like all of our Eviction Defense-trained volunteer attorneys to consider an Attorn…
…tedly reminded him about her success in recovery. When I was able to cross-examine the Respondent, I clearly asked some good questions because he ended up admitting to some of the alleged abuse. The judge extended the 30-day protective order for 6 months and ordered that Respondent have no visitation with the children until at least the first status conference in the divorce – a solid victory for my client. The hearing lasted for an unusual and in…
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