Cuomo Administration Says Pro Bono Lawyer Network to Offer Assistance Soon
The New York State Bar Association said there is a training scheduled Tuesday for attorneys interested in volunteering their services.
April 13, 2020 at 03:13 PM
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A man wearing a mask walks past a Manhattan Supreme Court at 60 Centre St. Photo: Ryland West/ALMWith a predicted surge in legal needs stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office says a pro bono network of attorneys will start offering help this week.
The third-term Democrat said Saturday that the assistance could cover housing issues or access to government programs.
"You're dealing with bureaucracies and applications. So there's a host of need on the legal front. We're hearing about it all across the board," Cuomo said.
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