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    Brian Goldstone Speaking at Oct. 22 Justice Forum

    We are thrilled to announce that Pulitzer Prize-winner Brian Goldstone will headline this year’s Justice Forum on October 22, 2026. Sponsorships for the Forum are still available. Ticket sales for the pre-event reception are on sale now and so is registration for the Forum. Don't wait!

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    Our Global Table is Back Sept. 13!

    Our friends at Cooperative Coffee and Gypsy Queen are teaming up once again to host this special benefit for Pisgah Legal. Sample a passport's worth of international food, made lovingly by our talented friends and neighbors. This event sold out last year so don't delay!

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  • State Budget Slashes Funding for Legal Aid

    The new State budget includes a provision that will effectively remove a critical funding source - IOLTA (Interest on Lawyers' Trust Accounts) - that has provided grants to legal aid nonprofits, like Pisgah Legal Services, for more than four decades. Our clients will pay the price.

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  • See our new short film!

    Rooted in Justice

    Ever wonder just what kind of impact Pisgah Legal makes for people in WNC? Watch this new short film by Katie Damien featuring three inspiring stories of our clients.

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  • Just released!

    Pisgah Legal's 2025 Annual Report

    Want to see the real impact Pisgah Legal is making across Western North Carolina? Dive into our latest annual report to explore powerful, real-life stories that show how this work is changing lives. You’ll also get a closer look at how we help people navigate complex systems and increase access to justice.

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Who We Are

Who We Are

We are a nonprofit that provides free civil legal aid to the most vulnerable people in WNC: disadvantaged children, seniors, at risk families & domestic violence victims.

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Make a tax-deductible contribution to Pisgah Legal Services and know that your donation is going to help local people right here in our mountains.

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We need you! Whether you are a lawyer or a member of the community who wants to give back, there are many different ways that you can get involved.

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Do you need help from Pisgah Legal Services? Apply online or call (828)253-0406 or toll-free at (800)489-6144

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Our Impact on Western North Carolina

people from across the mountains helped by Pisgah Legal in 2025
million secured in quantifiable benefits for our clients in 2025
local attorneys volunteer their services to assist PLS clients
survivors of domestic violence and their children helped in 2025

We are Pisgah Legal Services

Pat & Phil Smith

Pat and Phil are Co-Chairs of the PLS Endowment Campaign. Phil is a retired attorney with The Van Winkle Law Firm, and Pat is the retired executive director of CFWNC.

Thalia Hoy

Thalia has been assisting clients who are immigrants through Pisgah Legal’s Justice for All Program for more than 21 years.

Carol Steen

Carol is a donor and Pisgah Legal Services Board Member. She serves as Vice President of HR, IT, and Security for Biltmore Farms.

Jim Carillon

Jim has been a dedicated Pisgah Legal volunteer for more than 10 years, helping clients enroll in affordable healthcare and providing tax preparation.

Francisco Castelblanco

Francisco is the AHEC Director & Chair of Continuing Professional Development at Mountain Area Health Education Center and incoming Board President of Pisgah Legal Services.

Latest News & Events

September Upcoming Outreach Events

Upcoming September Outreach Events

Sep 2, 2026

As everyone gets settled back into the school year and fall routines, Pisgah Legal will continue to attend events throughout our region to connect with our neighbors and share information about free legal help. Keep an eye on our calendar...

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Join us at the Justice Forum – Registration Now Open!

Aug 19, 2026

We are thrilled to announce that Pulitzer Prize-winner Brian Goldstone will headline this year’s Justice Forum. Goldstone is an American journalist and author whose work examines inequality, housing insecurity, and the lived realities of poverty in the United States. His...

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Our Global Table 2026

Aug 18, 2026

Join us for an afternoon filled with the folks and food that represent WNC’s rich heritage. Sample a passport’s worth of international flavors, made lovingly by our talented friends and neighbors. Proceeds will benefit Pisgah Legal Services’ Justice For All...

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