November 11 – 15 marks Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week—a time to honor those who have served by giving back to veterans who need legal assistance. We invite attorneys across Texas to join us in celebrating and supporting veterans by attending our upcoming CLE, volunteering for pro bono cases, and dedicating their expertise to make a lasting impact. Here’s how you can get involved:
1. Attend Our CLE: “The Basics of Representing Veterans 2024”
Equip yourself to better serve veterans by joining us for “The Basics of Representing Veterans 2024,” a virtual CLE tailored to help attorneys gain essential skills in representing veteran clients. This engaging session will cover crucial aspects of veteran-focused legal work, including ethics considerations and VA accreditation requirements.
📅 When: Monday, November 11
⏰ Time: 1 pm to 4 pm
📍 Where: Virtual via Zoom
🔖 MCLE Credits: 3 hours (1 hour Ethics)
Whether you’re new to veterans’ advocacy or looking to refresh your skills, this CLE will provide valuable knowledge that helps bridge the justice gap for our nation’s heroes. The course also fulfills VA accreditation requirements for attorneys already accredited by the VA before attending.
👉 Register Here and take the next step in making a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans!
2. Represent a Veteran Pro Bono: Your Skills Can Change Lives
Veterans in our community face legal issues that range from housing to benefits and beyond. We have pro bono cases available right now for attorneys interested in providing direct support.
A few current pro bono opportunities include:
- Veteran seeks help with divorce. Applicant and her husband were married in 2014 and are amicably separating. Applicant was attempting a pro se divorce but ran into a complication regarding their child. She and husband have an adult disabled child that will continue to need support. Both parties agree the child is disabled and are in agreement child support will continue and the amount.
- Veteran and his wife need help with preparing a will and other estate documents.
For more information on available pro bono cases or to sign up, email probono@hvlp.org Let’s honor those who have served our country by standing up for them in their time of need.
Thank you for your dedication to justice and for supporting our veterans. We look forward to working with you!
If you’re a veteran seeking legal assistance, you can apply online at www.legalhelphouston.org or call 713-228-0735 for more information.
