-
An Important Message from Pisgah Legal Services
Pisgah Legal Services is continuing to serve clients during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this time of uncertainty, people will have legal needs related to shelter, safety and economic security, and we are committed to meeting those needs. At the same time, we are taking steps to limit community spread and ensure the health and safety of our staff and visitors.
Updates -
Stand With Pisgah Legal
Justice Can't Wait
Want to assist local people are being impacted during the pandemic? Make a gift to Pisgah Legal today. How are we assisting folks in WNC? Find out more.
Watch the Video -
Help with ACA Special Enrollment Periods
Have you lost your job, and with it your health insurance? Need insurance because you've had a life change like getting married or having a child? Pisgah Legal can help you understand your options for ACA health insurance. Make an appointment today.
Learn More -
Resources for You
Pisgah Legal has compiled a list of resources to assist you during the COVID-19 outbreak.
More Info -
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about housing, evictions, debt, domestic violence or family law issues? Review these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) here and get the answers you need.
FAQs -
Facebook Live Events
Pisgah Legal is hosting Facebook Live events to keep you informed of important information related to COVID-19, such as applying for unemployment benefits and health insurance. If you missed one of the live events, you can still watch it here.
Find Out More
-
Pisgah Legal's 2019 Annual Report
Together We Rise
Learn more about the ways in which Pisgah Legal Services is changing lives here in WNC by providing free, civil legal aid to those who need us most.
Read the report
-
IN THE CITIZEN-TIMES
Struggling Dad Finds Help At Pisgah Legal Services
In this story, read how this father got the legal guidance and charitable support needed for him and his son to avoid eviction.
Read It Here -
What Difference Can Legal Aid Make?
A lawyer's intervention can keep a family's difficult situation from spiraling into a tragedy. How?
Watch this Video
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.
Donate Now
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.
Do you need help from Pisgah Legal Services? Apply online or call (828)253-0406 or toll-free at (800)489-6144
Apply OnlineOur Impact on Western North Carolina
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
Justice Rising: Pisgah Legal Annual Report
In 2007 when we moved into our current office on Charlotte Street, we set a lofty goal- to serve 20,000 people by 2020. At the time, this seemed like an impossible goal, but looking back at 2019, we served over...
Read More...
Evictions expected to rise as courts open June 1
Courts are slated to open June 1, with an expected surge in evictions in oncoming weeks. “Landlords have been able to file evictions during the moratorium — they just couldn’t be heard until June 1”, said Robin Merrell, Pisgah Legal...
Read More...
Unemployment Extension Application
Apply for Unemployment Benefits Extension Beginning May 22 Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation program is available for people who have exhausted state unemployment benefits RALEIGH — Beginning Friday, May 22, North Carolinians who have exhausted their state unemployment insurance benefits can apply...
Read More...
