Recent Press Coverage

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Bill Robinson believes that equal access to the judicial system is crucial to democracy.

Drop in Donations puts stress on Asheville-Area NonProfits' employees 

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Roberts-Fer hasn’t had a worry-free moment since she, the executive director, tackled the financial crisis at REACH of Jackson County.

In Asheville area, there's free help for victims of domestic violence

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Fixed Income Only stretches so far

We weren't able to keep up

Asheville foreclosures at record levels

Mirroring a statewide trend, home foreclosures have soared to record levels in the mountains, particularly in Buncombe County.

Priced out: Asheville’s lack of affordable housing is squelching the American dream
by Robin Merrell

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Having lived here my entire life, I know firsthand that independence, pride and hard work are the cornerstones of mountain culture.

WNC lawyers honored for pro bono work

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The problems started with a feeling of pain, and numbness, in one of Christie Johnson's toes.

PLS approaches deadline to secure $750,000 in Challenge grants & pledges

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Pisgah Legal Services is an unsung hero and deserves help 

In hard times, support for legal aid is vital 

Pisgah Legal Services sweats fundraising deadline in Asheville

PLS LAunches Justice For all campaign

Pisgah Legal Services has launched its first-ever capital campaign to secure adequate office space and double the number of people it serves over the next fifteen years.  PLS' current main office is desperately overcrowded with no room to expand services to people in need.  Read more...

PLS celebrates its 30th anniversary 

Pisgah Legal Services served its first client in January, 1978.  Since that time, PLS has grown in response to community need and now improves the lives of more than 9,000 people annually. Attorney and former PLS Board President Kerry Friedman refers to PLS as the "conscience" of Western North Carolina.  Read more...

Area Lawyers Honored

Local attorneys Susan Dotson-Smith, Brad Stark and Cynthia Strom were honored on April 9, 2008 for their exemplary pro bono service to PLS' low-income clients.  Read more...

 You and The Law

PLS attorneys have contributed articles on everyday legal topics to the Asheville Citizen-Times.  Click on the titles below to read more:

• Advance Legal Directives Help You Prepare for Life's Misfortunes
  
• Renters Can Protect Themselves by Understanding Their Rights