PLS News

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Jamila Michener is our 2022 Justice Forum speaker. Dr. Michener will explore the implications for politics, power and democracy when we have a civil legal system that is penetrating people’s daily lives in…

On June 1, the NC Senate voted in favor of expanding Medicaid. The expansion would potentially help 500,000 more North Carolinians qualify for federal Medicaid insurance. The Bill now goes to the House. Jackie Kiger, Pisgah Legal Services Chief Operating…

Free CLE for Volunteer Attorneys Exploring Various Legal Tools & Strategies for Preserving Homeownership in Low-Wealth Families. Schemes to obtain real property at below market value from unsuspecting/uninformed owners have been in the forefront of recent news in our community….

Join Pisgah Legal Services for an evening of community and celebration at the Salvage Station! Come together for local food, drinks, music, and family fun at this mainly outdoor event for all ages. By participating, you contribute to the Kids…

HERE FOR JUSTICE… It signifies the commitment we have made to be here for people who can’t afford civil legal representation and a promise to our mountain communities who rely on us for help navigating uncertain times. Being here for…

Same-sex couples facing domestic violence in dating relationships now have more legal protections. The NC Supreme Court recently ruled that survivors in abusive same-sex dating relationships can obtain emergency restraining orders. This nullifies a law that previously only allowed domestic…

Want to make a gift that will help people right here in Western North Carolina? Pisgah Legal Services assists more than 20,000 people/year and: stops domestic violence keeps families from becoming homeless ensures that those who are struggling can navigate…