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Tennessee Attorneys Recognized by American Bar Association


TN Free Legal Answers Volunteers Honored By American Bar Association The ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service recognizes attorneys and law firms that provide exemplary service on ABA Free Legal Answers websites, like TN ...

TALS' Tim Hughes Selected for TBA Leadership Law 2019


NASHVILLE, Tenn., January 4, 2019 – Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services’ (TALS) HELP4TN Program Manager Tim Hughes has been selected for the Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law Class of 2019. Leadership Law is a prestigious program comprise...

Giving Tuesday: Join the 20-20 Challenge


Support TALS today because you believe in equal access to justice in Tennessee. Help us strengthen the delivery of civil legal help to vulnerable Tennesseans. In just 20 minutes, our limited-scope HELP4TN services can make a big difference to Tenness...

Legal Aid Society Announces Promotion and New Hire at Nashville Office


Legal Aid Society Announces Promotion and New Hire at Nashville Office NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 30, 2018 — Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Tennessee’s largest nonprofit law firm, announced today two personnel cha...

Legal Aid Society Promotes Shaina Thompson to Lead Attorney of its Family Law Section


Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Tennessee’s largest non-profit law firm, announced today the promotion of Shaina Thompson to family law lead attorney of its Nashville office. She will help victims of domestic violence gain ...

Legal Aid Society Appoints Charles Grant as Board President


Veteran Nashville litigator takes over from Robert Martineau Jr. for 2-year term Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, the state’s largest nonprofit law firm, has appointed Charles K. Grant as its new board president. ...

Upcoming CLE Trainings


TALS provides continuing legal education (CLE) training sessions throughout the year to help meet our mission of educating advocates about civil legal issues. At this time, there are no upcoming trainings. CLE Faculty Guide The Tennessee Bar...

Tennessee Senior Law Alliance Expands Legal Help for Seniors


$5.5 Million Dollar Grant Makes Free Legal Help Available to More of Tennessee’s Vulnerable Senior Citizens NASHVILLE (June 14, 2018) – The situation is not new: There is a staggering increase in the number of Tennesseans age 60 and older living i...

TALS' Equal Justice University Conference 2023


About EJU Equal Justice University (EJU) is the annual gathering of approximately 250 lawyers, advocates, social worker professionals, and pro bono attorneys involved in providing civil legal assistance across Tennessee. EJU provides a unique oppo...

Access to Justice Awards


Each fall, TALS presents the Access to Justice Awards to recognize individuals who have contributed to Tennessee's equal justice community. Award Descriptions The B. Riney Green Award recognizes and emphasizes the value the access to justice c...