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Investigator Albert Duff saves the day by donating his services to help a BBVLP client
When a BBVLP client's husband abandoned her after only two weeks of marriage and then tried to skip out on being served with divorce papers, she thought all was lost. But that was before Ben Cohn, Williams, Elliot and Edwards, (pictured right) and Investigator Albert Duff, Jr entered the picture. Duff, who has been a process server for a total of 12 years and just started his own investigation company, volunteered his services and found the husband. Ben then helped the client obtain her divorce. "I have been working at Ben's law firm for about eight years now," says Duff, "I like to volunteer my services when I can because I know that people can fall into hard times." Cohn, who is a devoted volunteer with the BBVLP and board member says, "The BBVLP has increasingly expanded in the greater Birmingham community and it relies completely on volunteer attorneys to continue its efforts in helping the indigent have equal access to justice. It's a truly worthy cause and I strongly encourage everyone to contribute either financially or through giving of their time, or both!" Duff can be reached at Albert Duff Investigations, LLC (205-901-4861) or email at duffinvestigations@gmail.com.
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1. Abused client needs help with a simple divorce
This woman, who suffers from Lupus and has custody of her nine-year-old grandson, needs help divorcing her abusive husband who has treated her poorly for more than ten years. No minor children or property are at issue so this divorce should not be difficult to obtain. (16-0005951)
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2. Grandmother would like to adopt her grandson.
This client would like to legally adopt her grandson who she has cared for since he was five years old.The BBVLP staff has spoken to both the child's mother and father, and both stated that they wanted to sign over their parental rights.
(16-0005120)
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Monday & Thursday Mornings
Moses Stone, Stone Law Firm, helps a client at the
Civil Help Desk.
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Wednesday Mornings
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Pam Weed assist a client at the Domestic Relations Help Desk.
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Homeless Shelter Help Desk
Tuesday Mornings
1st & 3rd at Pathways | 2nd & 4th at Firehouse
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Jack Carney, Carney Dye, advises a woman at Pathways Women's Shelter.
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HELP DESK ATTORNEYS: 76 CLIENTS SERVED
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Tarackia Barge
April Bauder, Merrell Law Firm
Gregory Buchanan, The Buchanan Law Firm
Meredith Busby
Jack Carney, Carney Dye
Patricia Doblar
James Illston
Kendra Johnson
John Webb, Lloyd Gray Whitehead Monroe
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Pamela Weed
Volunteers:
Jessica Chang, Cumberland Law School
Constantin Post, Cumberland Law School
Sidni Smith, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Rebecca Wadley, YWCA
Barbara Saurer, University of Alabama |
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ATTORNEYS ACCEPTING CASES THIS WEEK:
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Victoria Charles, The Frankowski Firm
Alicia Haynes, Haynes & Haynes
John Hubbard, John C. Hubbard, LLC
James Illston
Kendra Johnson
Debra Krotzer, Carr Allison | Alexander McSwain
Matthew Moore II
Michelle Pieroni
Richard Rice
Summer Walker
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Be a part of the Pro Hops Vino! party where Birmingham's legal community, their clients, and colleagues will taste exceptional wines, craft beers, and delicious food from local restaurateurs while raising funds to help low-income families overcome life-altering legal issues. If you would like information on being a sponsor, click here. Thank you to the following sponsors who have already donated!
Res Brewdicata
Hopeus Corpus
Ad Hops
Contributors
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Donations from the community are the number one funding source for the Volunteer Lawyers Program. Click here to donate.
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There are two ways attorneys can choose to help with the Volunteer Lawyers Program. Click here for what you can do.
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Only clients who cannot afford representative are served by the BBVLP. Click here to see eligibility guidelines. |
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