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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Do you need help from Pisgah Legal Services? Call (828)253-0406 or toll-free at (800)489-6144
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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
Coming Back Home to Serve
PLS lawyer James Gorsuch returned home after college to serve the people in his community of Hendersonville. “Both of my parents are school teachers who taught me that you not only work for your paycheck, but for the betterment of your...
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Giving Back to His Community
Casey Steen, a Transylvania County native, is a PLS attorney who is committed to making life better for people living in poverty. Read a recent article in the Transylvania Times about Casey and the work he is doing at Pisgah Legal Services.
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How Changes in the Tax Law Affect Charitable Giving
Join us for an update and hear from local experts. Monday, December 17 at 5:30 pm PLS, 62 Charlotte Street, Asheville Light refreshments will be served. The panel includes Jacqui Friedrich, Altavista; Sheryl Aikman, CFWNC, and James Bailey, Esq., Dixon Hughes....
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