Houston Volunteer Lawyers

This July, HVL is launching a Summer of Service campaign. Help HVL get over our “summer slump” (you know, the decrease in volunteer sign-ups that we experience when school lets out and schedules fill up with fun).   Our applicants need assistance year-round – there is no slow season for legal aid. HVL’s…

HVL cases range in complexity and scope to provide attorneys with a fulfilling volunteer experience. Under the guidance of our mentors, any attorney (newly licensed or experienced) is equipped with tools that make pro bono service possible. Each case on…

When a loved one passes away, families are often faced with difficult emotional and financial decisions. One of the most common legal questions people ask is: “Do I need probate?” The answer depends on whether the deceased had a will…

Written by Staff Attorney Susan Soto Groundbreaking innovation between lawyers and medical providers has quietly taken hold in far southwest Houston. Embedding a legal professional in a clinical setting is a research-proven way to improve community health and wellbeing by…

Family law cases can be intimidating and time consuming for pro bono attorneys, but they comprise one of the highest civil legal needs in the Greater Houston area. ScribeHELP introduces a layer of support to low-income pro se litigants in a flexible format that makes it an…