
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 are Pisgah Legal Services
Pat & Phil Smith
Pat and Phil are Co-Chairs of the PLS Endowment Campaign. Phil is an attorney with The Van Winkle Law Firm, and Pat is the retired executive director of CFWNC.
Joanne Gaylord
Joanne’s friendly face is often the first folks see as they enter the Asheville office. She has been Pisgah Legal’s receptionist for 15 years.
Lyn & Tom Leslie
Lyn & Tom are long-time supporters of Pisgah Legal Services and owners of Leslie and Associates. They are lead supporters of The Children’s Law Project.
Russell Shuler
Russell is an advertising veteran, with 30+ years experience as an art/creative director. He uses his creative expertise to help raise funds for Pisgah Legal.
John Noor
John is an attorney at Roberts & Stevens who also volunteers pro bono as a MAVL attorney with Pisgah Legal, helping survivors escape domestic violence.
Latest News & Events

Power in Pints – Pisgah Legal
Come support Pisgah Legal Services by buying a pint of Hillman Beer at Power in Pints! On Monday, February 6th, when you buy a pint of beer at Hillman Beer, 25 Sweeten Creek Road in AVL, $1 will be donated...
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PLS Winter Newsletter 2022
Our Winter newsletter is here! Inside you’ll find: powerful stories of impact, how signing up for the ACA is more affordable than ever, a recap of the Justice Forum and our Here For Justice Giving Challenge. If you would like...
Read More...2023 WNC Housing Fellows Project
2023 WNC Housing Fellows Project Pisgah Legal Services is recruiting our first-ever class of Housing Fellows, a small group of attorneys in WNC who will receive extensive training, mentoring, and support to represent clients in pro bono eviction and housing...
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