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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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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

Thousands Could Face Eviction After Moratorium End
Throughout North Carolina, an estimated 485,000 families are behind on paying rent and the risks of skyrocketing evictions after the eviction moratorium ends in March are worrying housing advocates. Pisgah Legal attorney David Bartholomew spoke with WLOS News 13 about...
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Biden Administration Enacts Immigration Policies
President Biden swiftly signed executive orders aimed to reverse immigration policies established by his predecessor. Shoshana Fried, Pisgah Legal’s Justice For All Program Director, spoke with BPR on how these policy changes may affect the WNC immigrant community. Listen to...
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Pisgah Legal Opens Plateau Office
Access to free and reduced-cost legal services for residents of the plateau and surrounding counties has taken a big step forward this month, as Pisgah Legal Services puts the finishing touches on its newest office next to the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital....
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