Calling all BBVLP attorneys to be honored at the Jan. 29th Coffee with the Judges If you volunteered with the BBVLP during the past year, please email your RSVP today to nyarbrough@vlpbirmingham.org. so you can be recognized at the January 29th Coffee with the Judges. This is the first Coffee with the Judges of the year and promises to be one of the best because Birmingham Bar Association President Bob MacKenzie and local judges will be recognizing volunteers with the BBVLP. Besides eating a great breakfast and socializing with colleagues and the judiciary, all attendees will be entered to win a gift certificate to Highland's Bar & Grill and free tickets to the February 4th UAB basketball game honoring Wyndall Ivy. 8 to 9 a.m. on Friday, January 29 Jefferson County Courthouse, Room 370 (Judge Boohaker's courtroom) 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North Do not delay! Send your email to nyarbrough@vlpbirmingham.org today.
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Wyndall Ivey Tribute Post Game Party!
Celebrate the life and legacy of Wyndall Ivey on February 4th at 6:00 pm at Bartow Arena as the UAB Blazers take on Florida International. Click here for more information.
The Wyndall Ivey Tribute will continue after the game at the new Sky Castle Restaurant in Lakeview. |
No Help Desk on Monday, January 18thThe Civil Help Desk will be closed on Monday, January 18th for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Civil Help Desk will resume on Thursday, January 21st.
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Ground Control to Volunteers
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Open Cases
15-0003771
Please help woman through her divorce process
This client wants a divorce because she says that her husband is verbally abusive. She is very motivated but needs help navigating the case. The issues are real estate and retirement. Please contact Heather Bussey to help. | 
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Please help mother keep custody of her disabled daughter
The mother of this 19-year-old disabled young lady says the father has had no contact with the daughter for several years but has now filed for custody to keep her and the daughter from moving to Haiti where the mother is opening an orphanage. Please contact Heather Bussey to help.
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Thank you to the attorneys that volunteered to work at a Help Desk this week:
Civil Help Desk: 28 clients on Monday and Thursday
Jim Bedsole, Bressler Amery & Ross
James Feltham, Bradley Arant
James Illston
Tarackia Phillips-Barge
Hozan Prchal, Heninger Garrison Davis
Donald F. Winningham, III, Bressler Amery & Ross
Sarah Yates, Bressler Amery & Ross
Domestic Relations Help Desk: 26 clients on Wednesday
John Thomas Carney, Carney Dye
Amy E. Glenos
Melinda Guillaume
James Illston
Leon Johnson
John Milledge
Tarackia Phillips-Barge
Volunteers
Denzel Okinedo, Birmingham Southern College
Yee Huang
Firehouse Shelter Clinic: 5 clients on Tuesday
James F. Walsh, Rumberger Kirk & Caldwell
Thank you to the attorneys that accepted Extended Representation cases this week:
Tarackia Phillips-Barge
Honza Prchal, Heninger Garrison Davis
Donald F. Winningham, III, Bressler Amery & Ross
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Save the date!
February 27th is Project Homeless Connect and attorneys will be needed to help Birmingham's homeless citizens overcome debilitating legal issues. Watch eBrief for more information on how to help!
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