News and stories about our work to protect and advance the civil legal rights of low-income Texans.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS—When a legal aid attorney learns of injustice, she responds by taking charge and working to remedy the harm. When a case is particularly egregious and the harm evident, a team of legal aid attorneys is often called for. In a case recently filed in federal court, the team of attorneys involves […]
Houston & Conroe, TX – Lone Star Legal Aid will premiere Common Justice’s series of short videos with people who have survived or committed harm on May 17, 2018, from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm in two locations. Combined Arms 2929 McKinney Houston, Texas 77003 Lone Star Legal Aid 412 W. Lewis Street Conroe, Texas 77301 The videos will be […]
Houston, TX – And just like that, it’s almost hurricane season once again. Weather.gov’s Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 6-12, 2018) is the time to plan and prepare for a potential tropical storm or hurricane. Lone Star Legal Aid’s Military Veterans Unit and Hurricane Harvey Disaster Pro Bono Program are hosting a disaster clinic to help veterans resolve lingering legal issues […]
Houston, TX – Lone Star Legal Aid’s Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, together with volunteer attorneys from BP America and Vorys, Sater, Seymour, and Pease LLP, hosted its first-ever – Offers in Compromise Pro Bono Clinic this past Saturday at Baker Ripley’s Tax Center. LSLA has a relationship with BP and Vorys as they are the sponsors for Lisa Virgen, an […]
Houston, TX – Lone Star Legal Aid has been awarded a $1,200,000 grant as part of the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, administered through the Greater Houston Community Foundation. Lone Star Legal Aid is one of 27 local nonprofits that provide services to Houston and Harris County flood victims. Round 4’s focus is on four primary areas of service; home repair […]
“We are all just one disaster away from needing the services we provide” – Jai Collier, Directing Attorney – Hurricane Harvey Disaster Pro Bono Program National Volunteer Week, organized annually by Points of Light, is an opportunity to celebrate the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers when they come together to tackle challenges being faced in our […]
Houston, TX – Lone Star Legal Aid’s Military Veterans Unit and Civil Matters in Criminal Justice Project are hosting an Expunction and Non-Disclosure Clinic on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm, at Combined Arms. Combined Arms is located at 2929 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77003. Attorneys will be present to help with: • Obtaining IDs; • ALR […]
Everywhere, USA – This month, Lone Star Legal Aid will engage with the broader community as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). This year’s theme, “Embrace Your Voice” builds on the idea that we are stronger together and that new organizations and community members are needed to expand sexual assault prevention efforts and help the next generation foster attitudes that promote healthy relationships, […]
Bryan/College Station, Texas – In cooperation with Post # 159 American Legion, Lone Star Legal Aid will be participating in a resource fair for all veterans and their families on Saturday, March 3, 2018, from 9 am until 12 pm. The event will be located at Post #159 American Legion, located at 101 Waco St. in Bryan, Texas. Texas Workforce […]
For Immediate Release Everywhere, USA – Workers may get a larger tax refund this year because of the Earned Income Tax Credit, but you must file a tax return to claim it! Tomorrow, January 26, 2018, is Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day, a nationwide effort to increase awareness about EITC and free tax preparation sites. What is the EITC? […]
For Immediate Release Houston, TX — The W.M. Keck Foundation has awarded Lone Star Legal Aid a $250,000 grant to support LSLA’s program-wide Hurricane Harvey relief efforts by providing additional staff and resources in its Disaster Relief Unit. The attorneys and paralegals in this unit assist survivors with the complex legal issues that arise after a disaster. The W.M. Keck […]
Houston, TX – Lone Star Legal Aid’s Team Houston Director, Roslyn Jackson, started a new holiday tradition – a toy drive benefiting the children living at Star of Hope Mission. At this year’s annual holiday breakfast, staff arrived with toys in hand. “We are currently getting ready for Christmas. Thank you for your desire to give to Star of Hope,” […]
For Immediate Release Houston, Texas – Lone Star Legal Aid has been awarded a $300,000 grant as part of the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, administered through the Greater Houston Community Foundation. Lone Star Legal Aid was chosen as one of the ninety local nonprofit organizations that will provide services to Houston and Harris County flood victims. Per Harris County Judge […]
Houston, TX- Lone Star Legal Aid has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities, and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Occurring this year on November 28, #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (in the US) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber […]
Freeport, TX – Lone Star Legal Aid’s Environmental Justice Team and the Showalter Law Firm are collectively working to prevent Port Freeport from easing its way into the Freeport East Enders’ historic working-class neighborhood, violating their civil rights under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. The East Enders are reluctant to move or sell their properties as they are […]
Texas veterans are invited to participate in Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week (TVLAW), a statewide effort in honor of Veteran’s Day coordinated by the Texas Access to Justice Foundation and legal aid programs across the state. During the week of Nov. 6-10, legal aid programs, local bar associations, law schools and pro bono private lawyers will provide civil legal services […]
Harris County, TX – After a team litigation effort between Lone Star Legal Aid attorney Sharon Reynerson and Disability Rights Texas attorneys Rachel Cohen-Miller and Christopher McGreal, Tonia Osberg, who is legally blind, has been rightfully awarded a disability tax exemption. The exemption is also perpetual and will remain in effect until the client decides to either sell or […]
Houston, TX – Harris County Judge Daryl L. Moore signed a Temporary Injunction Friday in favor of the residents fighting notices to vacate at the 2100 Memorial senior living facility they call home. “This ruling does exactly what we intended with filing the suit. HHA has to prove why they feel it is necessary to evict 198 elderly residents,” says […]
BE IT EVER SO HUMBLE, THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME Lone Star Legal Aid, and Michael Daniel and Laura Beshara of Daniel & Beshara, P.C. call on HUD to help alleviate the suffering imposed by Hurricane Harvey and the severe housing shortage for low-income Texans. Hurricane Harvey devastated large portions of Lone Star Legal Aid’s service area leaving many […]
For Immediate Release In commemoration of National Pro Bono Celebration (October 22-28), Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) honors Robbie Gail Charette, J.D., CPA, LLM, Sole Practitioner at the Law Offices of Robbie Gail Charette, with the Most Cases Handled Award. The Lone Star Legal Aid Pro Bono Award recognizes attorneys, law firms, community partners, and individuals who donate their time […]