We're falling off the eviction cliff. (We just don't know it, yet.)
by Andrew Neuhauser, managing attorney Late last month, the Biden administration extended the eviction moratorium that has been in place since March of last year. The premise behind the moratorium is simple: people who have suffered fina...
Let's give kids their dads back
by John Petit, Managing Attorney It’s hard to find a more perfect example of how lack of wealth impacts a person in our legal system than by looking at the rights of parents in seeing their children. In particular, this affects fathers, and to an ...
LGBTQ+ rights are human rights
Kimberly Adams, JD All throughout the month of June, individuals, communities, and organizations across the nation are celebrating Pride. This month-long celebration highlights the unique and collective contributions LGBTQ+ people have m...
Celebrate Juneteenth by recognizing structural racism
Andrea Burton and John Petit This week, individuals and organizations around the U.S. will celebrate Juneteenth. The holiday marks a key transition in our country’s history, and it’s important to recognize that in the proper context. ...
Banning income discrimination promotes more inclusive cities
by Andrew Neuhauser, Managing Attorney The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t create the eviction crisis in our country. But it has made it worse. It also has made it public. You can barely read headlines or turn on the news without seeing a story a...
Legal Aid celebrates Pride Month with renewed commitment to LGBTQ+ community
Community Legal Aid’s Board of Trustees kicked off Pride Month by adopting a new set of policies aimed at expanding the organization’s capacity to be a safe space for LGBTQ+ clients, staff, and volunteers. The Board voted on these update...
As mask mandates lift, Legal Aid continues serving region
As mask mandates lift, Community Legal Aid is continuing its work to meet the legal needs of low-income residents throughout central northeast Ohio. While the nonprofit law firm’s offices remain closed to visitors, clients are able to me...
Legal Aid advocate appointed to Veterans Administration Advisory Committee
Kimberly Adams is fueled by a passion to help veterans -- a dedication that led to a nomination and appointment to the Veterans Affairs’ Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation. A veteran herself, Adams knows first-hand the challen...
Training to focus on serving survivors of human trafficking
A fast growing, multi-billion dollar criminal enterprise, human trafficking leaves shattered lives in its wake. According to reports from the Ohio Department of Health, Ohio ranks fifth in the nation for incidents of trafficking. T...
Local attorneys recognized for pro bono service
Each year, Community Legal Aid honors attorneys who demonstrate a commitment to serve and strengthen our community by participating in the Volunteer Legal Services Program. Legal Aid would like to recognize and thank the following Volunteers of the Y...