PLS News Archives | Pisgah Legal Services

Pisgah Legal Opens Office in Spruce Pine

Posted On 07/11/2019 by Evie White

People in Mitchell and Yancey counties now have access to free civil legal aid with the opening of a new Pisgah Legal Services’ (PLS) office this summer in Spruce Pine. PLS Executive Director Jim Barrett says, “Our mission is to…

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Lunch and Learn on PLS Community Economic Development

Posted On 07/01/201907/01/2019 by Jodi Ford

12:00 pm Thursday, August 1st Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church 789 Merrimon Ave, Asheville NC 28804 Have you ever wondered how improving access to affordable housing or providing a worker-owned cooperative with legal services can impact a community? Find out this…

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PLS Attorney Named Distinguished Young Attorney by Buncombe County Bar

Posted On 06/17/201906/17/2019 by Jodi Ford

We are honored to announce that Shoshana Fried, our staff attorney and Immigration Program Director, received the Distinguished Young Attorney award by the Buncombe County Bar. Shoshana was recognized at their annual meeting and award ceremony on June 12, 2019…

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Pisgah Legal MAVL Attorneys Receive Recognition from NC Bar Association

Posted On 06/17/2019 by Jodi Ford

Staff of Black Mountain Law Firm, Stone & Christy. From L to R: James Ellis, William Christy, Tori Deal, Carrie Maresh, and Bryant Webster. Lawyers at the Black Mountain law firm of Stone and Christy provide hundreds of hours of…

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2018 Annual Report

Posted On 05/21/201905/21/2019 by Evie White

Pisgah Legal Services is assisting more people than ever in Western North Carolina. Read their stories and find out more in this year’s Annual Report, available now online.

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Four local attorneys recognized for exemplary pro bono service

Posted On 05/13/201905/23/2019 by Jodi Ford

The Buncombe County Bar will recognize four local attorneys for their exemplary pro bono service on May 15, 2019 at 12:30pm at Celine and Company in downtown Asheville. All attorneys honored at this event volunteer their time through our Mountain…

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Justice Matters Tour

Posted On 05/09/2019 by Jodi Ford

Join our JUSTICE MATTERS TOUR to find out how you can join Pisgah Legal Services in standing for justice. This interactive tour delves into how Pisgah Legal addresses domestic violence, housing, immigration, access to healthcare, and community economic development. Thursday,…

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Young Professionals Happy Hour

Posted On 04/23/201904/23/2019 by Jodi Ford

Pisgah Legal’s Young Professionals Board invites other young professionals to join them for a happy hour on Thursday, May 9th from 5:30-7:30 at the Haywood Country Club on 662 Haywood Road in West Asheville! Attendees will enjoy opportunities for networking,…

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JAVA for JUSTICE May 3rd

Posted On 04/23/201904/24/2019 by Jodi Ford

Area coffee shops will host the eighth annual Java for Justice event on Friday, May 3 to raise money and awareness for Pisgah Legal Services, with support from our major sponsors: Paramount Kia, Mix 96.5, and 98.1 The River. Thanks…

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Pisgah Legal’s Housing Work Featured on WUNC’s The State of Things

Posted On 03/26/201903/28/2019 by Jodi Ford

Pisgah Legal Managing Attorney Robin Merrell was interviewed on the public radio broadcast, The State of Things, where she discussed the housing and eviction crisis in Western North Carolina, and how free legal aid is instrumental in providing solutions to…

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