MVLS News
Oct, 1, 2020
October 2020 Volunteer of the Month – Frank Turney
Frank Turnkey is a bankruptcy, criminal, and personal injury attorney who volunteers in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Anne Arundel County. Frank started volunteering with us in 1999, and has taken 139 cases. Frank has worked with students from the University of Maryland law school’s bankruptcy clinic every year since its inception. He is a...
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Sep, 1, 2020
September 2020 Volunteer of the Month – Christina Alfonsi
Christina Alfonsi is a bankruptcy attorney who volunteers in the Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. Christina started volunteering with us in 2000, and has taken 62 cases, all bankruptcy related. She is also one of the first Bankruptcy Volunteers to learn more about the BBP program to assist potential Clients with more options and ultimately...
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Jul, 31, 2020
August 2020 Volunteer of the Month – Aaron Uslan
Aaron Uslan is an immigration attorney based in Washington D.C.. He has not been volunteering for MVLS for long, only joining our panel in April 2020, but in just a few months he has proven himself to be invaluable. Aaron is one of our only active attorneys who primarily accepts SIJS (Special Immigrant Juvenile Status)...
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Jul, 27, 2020
MVLS Tax Hotline Now Open
Now that the July 15th Tax Day has come and gone, it would be easy to think that tax issues are done. However, that is not the case and there are new updates to be aware of. To help address many of these tax issues, MVLS created a free Tax Hotline (443-451-4091) to help individuals...
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Jul, 21, 2020
Attention Attorneys! Pro Bono Reports Due 9.10.20
If you’re admitted to practice law in Maryland, you are required to complete these reports by September 10, 2020. The Attorney Information System (AIS) is now open to file the reports online, along with annual payment to the Client Protection Fund and verification of tax identification number. There are no forms or mailed invoices. Please contact Margaret Henn if you need...
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Jul, 13, 2020
MVLS Elects New Members and Executive Leadership to Board of Directors
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS) announced the election of four new members to our Board of Directors including Allison Baker Shealy, Dennis J. Shaffer, Richard Costella, and Matthew M. Bryant. MVLS’s Board of Directors is responsible for governance and directing the organization’s strategic plan to deliver life changing pro bono legal services to Marylanders with...
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Jul, 7, 2020
COVID-19 Consumer & Housing Legal Updates
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues disrupting daily life across the State of Maryland and changes are happening at an unprecedented rate. These changes include adjustments, delays and rescheduling of the courts, cases, and legal aid programs throughout Maryland. One thing is holding constant – Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service’s (MVLS) commitment to helping you navigate the...
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Jul, 1, 2020
July 2020 Volunteer of the Month- Jessica Ornsby
Jessica Ornsby is the founder of A+O Law Group, a firm in Washington DC that specializes in various areas of civil law. Jessica began volunteering with MVLS in 2017 and has since accepted eight family law cases, primarily custody, and all in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. As a volunteer in our Judicare program, Jessica...
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Jun, 22, 2020
MVLS Prevents Financial Exploitation and Participated in PROTECT Week 2020
MVLS was proud to join the ranks of the many consumer advocates carrying out the third annual PROTECT Week in Maryland, a weeklong campaign led by CCCSMD from June 15-21, 2020 in partnership with AARP Maryland, and supported by the Maryland Attorney General, Maryland Department of Aging, Maryland Department of Labor, Maryland Department of Human Services, the Maryland Office...
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Jun, 11, 2020
MVLS Offers Trainings to Better Support LGBTQIA+ Clients
Each year, June is celebrated as Pride Month, a time to honor LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, +) individuals in society. MVLS celebrates all identities and strives for justice for all. We are proud to use the law to support our LGBTQIA+ neighbors, whether that be assisting transgender clients with name changes...
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