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Price Gouging Warning from Oklahoma Attorney General May 2013
Oklahoma's Attorney General Scott Pruitt issued a warning Monday about price gouging following this weekend's severe storms and tornadoes. ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 05/22/2013
 
 
Oklahoma's Own Mortgage Settlement Trumps National Pact's Payouts
The $25 billion National Mortgage Settlement was reached early last year between the five big banks and 49 state attorneys general, but it seems that ...
 
eCreditDaily.com  - 05/20/2013
 
 
Helping kids is what it's all about
Merrill finds legal role more effective than classroom April M. Merrill always knew she wanted to help kids. She earned a degree in Early Chil ...
 
Tulsa Business & Legal News  - 05/17/2013
 
 
Attorney General Pruitt Announces New Phase II of Compensation from the Oklahoma Mortgage Settlement Fund
Free legal help available through Resolution Oklahoma OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt Monday announced the opening of Phase II ...
 
Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General  - 05/16/2013
 
 
Legal Aid warns against discrimination
Housing discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, familial status or disability is illegal and needs to be reported ...
 
The Daily Ardmoreite  - 05/15/2013
 
 
Legal Aid Slates OKC Homeowners Clinic to Discuss Mortgage, Foreclosure Problems
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (LASO) is hosting a free legal clinic on Wednesday, May 15 to provide information to homeowners concerned with foreclos ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 05/15/2013
 
 
Oklahoma legal groups use settlement money to assist, investigate
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Bar Association each have received funds from the Oklahoma Mortgage Settlement, which is administered ...
 
NewsOK  - 05/13/2013
 
 
Proper housing issues are varied
Each side thinks law favors other party in landlord-tenant disputes   Landlords think the rules favor tenants and tenants think they favo ...
 
Tulsa Business Journal  - 05/09/2013
 
 
Suburban poverty on the rise
According to a recent study, poverty has increased 64 percent across the United States over the last 12 years. You might assume it’s referri ...
 
NewsChannel 4 - KFOR-TV  - 05/06/2013
 
 
Trista Wilson hired as new staff attorney in Legal Aid's Norman office
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. welcomes Trista E. Wilson as a new Staff Attorney in the Norman office.  Trista received her Bachelor of the ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 05/02/2013
 
 
Housing discrimination is illegal, should be reported
Housing discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, familial status or disability is illegal and needs to be reported ...
 
South County Leader  - 05/02/2013
 
 
In the Loop: April 2013
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 04/30/2013
 
 
Oklahoma Law Day 2013
Free legal advice on May 2nd during Oklahoma Law Day 2013.  Legal Aid attorneys in Oklahoma, Tulsa and Cleveland counties will be answering phone ...
 
Oklahoma Bar Association  - 04/30/2013
 
 
Payments on the way to borrowers in $3.6B foreclosure settlement
Were you going through the foreclosure process in 2009 or 2010?  Whether you lost your home or not, you might have some money coming to you. ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 04/17/2013
 
 
Verify U.S. Government Social Media Accounts
Ever wonder whether a Twitter feed is really from the government body or official it claims to be? There is certainly reason to doubt sometimes, given ...
 
Robert Ambrogi  - 04/03/2013
 
 
In the Loop - March 2013
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 04/01/2013
 
 
Congratulations, Adrienne Watt, Oklahoma Magazine's 40 Under 40
Oklahoma Magazine has released it's 40 Under 40 for 2013 and Legal Aid's own Attorney Adrienne Watt has been selected as one of Oklahoma's ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 03/27/2013
 
 
Legal Madness 2013
Try our Legal Madness 2013 brackets! What's the worst kind of civil legal problem to face when you can't afford a lawyer? Follow our L ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 03/22/2013
 
 
Right to Lawyer Can Be Empty Promise for Poor
ADEL, Ga. - Billy Jerome Presley spent 17 months in a Georgia jail because he did not have $2,700 for a child support payment. He had no prior jail re ...
 
The New York Times  - 03/21/2013
 
 
Helping you protect your home from foreclosure
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. can stop the foreclosure process or work toward the best possible solution for homeowners who are facing foreclos ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 03/20/2013
 
 
Gideon's 50th Anniversary: You have the right to an attorney
Thanks to television shows everyone knows you have the right to remain silent and a lawyer will be appointed in a criminal case if you cannot afford o ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 03/18/2013
 
 
National Fair Housing Month Volunteer Reader Training
Bring a friend and be a part of the exciting 2013 Tulsa Area Fair Housing Partnership (TAFHP) Children’s Reading Initiative! TAFHP needs volunte ...
 
Metropolitan Tulsa Urban League  - 03/18/2013
 
 
Tulsa Stand Down For Homeless Veterans To Be Held May 11, 2013
A Stand Down for Homeless Veterans will be held Saturday, May 11 at First Baptist Church in Tulsa.  The event will run from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. o ...
 
VA Medical Center’s (JCMVAMC) Homeless Program  - 03/14/2013
 
 
Zombie debt collectors use scare tactics to target Oklahomans
OKLAHOMA CITY – When you think of zombies you likely think of the walking dead but now there's a new type of zombie targeting Oklahomans ove ...
 
NewsChannel 4 KFOR-TV OKC  - 03/08/2013
 
 
Legal Aid Warns of 'Zombie' Debts, Offers Seniors Advice and Assistance
Consumer debts which have timed out and become legally uncollectable, been discharged in a bankruptcy or are without supporting documentation showing ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 03/06/2013
 
 
Attorneys Needed
USDA Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers Claims Process The United States Government has established the Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranche ...
 
The National Agricultural Law Center  - 03/01/2013
 
 
State trails in providing foreclosure restitution to homeowners
While Oklahoma has handed out an average of $11,000 in foreclosure restitution to fewer than 300 people, more than a half-million troubled homeowners ...
 
Tulsa World  - 02/25/2013
 
 
In The Loop February 2013
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 02/21/2013
 
 
Resolution Oklahoma Helps Sapulpa Couple Avoid Foreclosure
SAPULPA, Oklahoma - A Sapulpa couple is in their home tonight, thanks to a special program called Resolution Oklahoma. Resolution Oklahoma offers ...
 
News on 6  - 02/20/2013
 
 
Libraries and Access to Justice
In the fall of 2012 Pro Bono Net, produced the “Libraries and Access to Justice” Webinar Series to help librarians’ better assist li ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 02/15/2013
 
 
3L Arnold Interns For Non-Profit Legal Aid
Third year law student at the University of Tulsa College of Law, Todd Arnold, discusses the value of working at the non-profit law firm Legal Aid Ser ...
 
TU College of Law  - 02/07/2013
 
 
Oklahomans invited to Senior Day at the Capitol
NORMAN — Oklahomans are invited to the 2013 Senior Day at the Capitol on Feb. 25. The annual event is a chance for Oklahoma’s seniors ...
 
The Norman Transcript  - 02/05/2013
 
 
In The Loop
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 01/31/2013
 
 
Legal Aid Board Elects Bruce Frazier President
The Board of Directors of Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (LASO) has elected Bruce Frazier, advocate for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Victim Assistan ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 01/31/2013
 
 
Free Income Tax Assistance Sites Available Now
The Oklahoma Tax Commission's list of places to get help with your Income Tax Return is now available. Here's the online page: http://ww ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 01/31/2013
 
 
Free Income Tax Assistance Information
The 2013 list of free Oklahoma Tax Assistance Sites is now available.  Find a location in a city near you!   Click the li ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 01/29/2013
 
 
Supplemental Disaster Funding Includes $1 Million for Legal Services to Low-Income Survivors
WASHINGTON – The Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Bill (H.R. 152), which passed the U.S. Senate last night on a 62-36 vote, includes $1 million f ...
 
Legal Services Corporation  - 01/29/2013
 
 
In Memory of Former Legal Aid Attorney Frank Matthew Medearis
 
Tulsa World  - 01/22/2013
 
 
Hats off to Women in Recovery Graduates
Fifteen participants who completed the Women in Recovery program will graduate on Tuesday, January 15th in a ceremony at the Tulsa County Co ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma  - 01/14/2013
 
 
2013 Senior Poetry Contest
The Annual Oklahoma Conference on Aging is seeking entries for the 2013 Senior Poetry Contest.  The annual contest is a popular event held inconj ...
 
OKDHS Aging Services Division  - 01/09/2013
 
 
George Kaiser Family Foundation announces grants
George Kaiser Family Foundation announced it will provide $7.2 million in grants to more than 100 Tulsa-area social service agencies, with 12 of the g ...
 
Tulsa Business Journal  - 01/08/2013
 
 
Legal Aid offers help to those who can't afford an attorney
 Bills came in the mail every once in a while, asking Eric Widger to pay for work that a roofing company had never finished. Insurance was p ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 01/07/2013
 
 
Attorney General’s New ‘Resolution Oklahoma’ Program Provides Free Legal Help for Homeowners
Families, Attorneys Encouraged to Apply OKLAHOMA CITY – The Attorney General’s Office and Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma are providin ...
 
Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General  - 01/02/2013
 
 
Sandman Receives Washington Council of Lawyers Presidents’ Award, Speaks at City Club of Cleveland
LSC President Jim Sandman received the 2012 Washington Council of Lawyers (WCL) Presidents’ Award, which recognizes exceptional commitment to pu ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 12/19/2012
 
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Board of Directors December Meeting
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Board of Directors held its final 2012 session on December 13th in Oklahoma City.  The Board of Directors is compr ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 12/18/2012
 
 
Memorial Service Candlelight Vigil for Homeless Tulsans
Legal Aid Services staff attorneys across Oklahoma assist individuals who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, to solve legal problems.  ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 12/14/2012
 
 
Oklahoma program gives lawyers training on foreclosure assistance
Armed with free training, Oklahoma attorneys can now assist homeowners facing foreclosure and receive up to $5,000 for their services through the atto ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 12/06/2012
 
 
Chief Justice Colbert Takes the Helm
Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Tom Colbert was elected by his fellow Justices to become the next Chief Justice of the state’s highest court. Jus ...
 
Briefcase  - 12/05/2012
 
 
Sandman to Receive Washington Council of Lawyers' Award
Washington, DC— Legal Services Corporation President James J. Sandman will receive the 2012 Washington Council of Lawyers’ Presidents&rsqu ...
 
Legal Services Corporation  - 11/30/2012
 
 
Veterans’ Issues Committee Takes Lead in “Sooner Stand Down” for Veterans
OCBA and Legal Aid volunteers saw approximately 35 homeless or otherwise indigent veterans, identifying 40 separate legal matters or problems. The eve ...
 
Briefcase  - 11/28/2012
 
 
Interview of Sonya Patterson, New Legal Aid Attorney
At first I had planned to frame this article as advice to young attorneys, but then I looked around the office and saw that the best dressed attorneys ...
 
Briefcase  - 11/27/2012
 
 
2012 Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award to Goble, Jones & Stricklin
Cindy Sooter Goble, Laurie Jones and G. Gail Stricklin are joint recipients of the 2012 Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Service for their combined effo ...
 
Oklahoma Bar Association  - 11/16/2012
 
 
Brenda Nipp named Public Benefits Law Advocacy Coordinator
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. announces the appointment of Brenda Nipp as Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Public Benefits Law Advocacy Coordinat ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 11/13/2012
 
 
Laura Frossard named Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Foreclosure Law Advocacy Coordinator
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. announces the appointment of Laura Frossard as Foreclosure Law Advocacy Coordinator.  Laura has been a membe ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 11/08/2012
 
 
Tulsa Area United Way Awards Venture Grants
"We are committed to finding innovative solutions to challenges in our community," said Mark Graham, President and CEO.  "Our Vent ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 11/05/2012
 
 
Early voting starts Friday, November 2nd in Oklahoma
 Are you making plans to vote? Early voting starts Friday, November 2nd in Oklahoma. You can vote at the County Election Board where you are ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 11/02/2012
 
 
Beware of Charity Scams in the Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in the northeast, many individuals find themselves wanting to help in time of need by contributing to disaster rel ...
 
Oklahoma Attorney General  - 10/31/2012
 
 
Legal Aid: Providing free civil assistance
Since 1977, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma has been providing free civil legal assistance to low-income persons and senior citizens. It is a non-profi ...
 
The Lawton Constitution  - 10/31/2012
 
 
Mortgage servicers provide relief to Oklahomans facing foreclosure
Oklahomans facing foreclosure can apply for mortgage modification and other types of relief through the five mortgage servicers that agreed to a $25 b ...
 
Tulsa World  - 10/29/2012
 
 
Sapula Stand Down for Homeless Veterans Sat Oct 27th
Legal Aid is proud to be a partner in Hope for Our Heroes The Annual Stand Down for Homeless Veterans is tomorrow: Saturday, 27 October&nbs ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 10/26/2012
 
 
Non-Profit Center helping organizations cut down costs
 
Enid News.com  - 10/26/2012
 
 
Oklahoma Uses Mortgage Settlement to Fund Legal Services
Oklahoma’s $18.6 million mortgage settlement with five big lenders will pay for legal services for people trying to manage a mortgage, avoid for ...
 
The Oklahoman  - 10/23/2012
 
 
Legal Aid to be honored at the first Annual Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher Diversity Awards
Legal Aid is honored to be one of six recipients of the first Annual Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher Diversity Awards at the Oklahoma Bar Association Diversity ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 10/17/2012
 
 
Oklahoma Attorney General Pruitt Announces Nation’s First Mortgage Settlement Payouts
Pruitt Announces Nation’s First Mortgage Settlement Payouts; New Housing Initiatives for Oklahoma Homeowners, Veterans OKLAHOMA CITY &nda ...
 
Oklahoma Attorney General  - 10/15/2012
 
 
LSC Awards $3.4 Million in Technology Grants
  Washington, DC—To improve access to civil legal assistance for low-income Americans, the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) has announc ...
 
Legal Services Corporation  - 09/26/2012
 
 
April Merrill Joins Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma
Tulsa Lawyer, April Merrill has joined Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma.     Ms. Merrill has a statewide position as the ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 09/04/2012
 
 
Legal Services Receives $10,000 from Cy Pres Award
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is one of nine organizations to receive funds distributed from a class action lawsuit in Beckham County, Oklahoma, Dods ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 08/28/2012
 
 
Legal Aid Ready to Help Fire Victims in Metro OKC
If your family has been victimized by wildfires and you need legal assistance concerning your rights, Legal Aid’s Oklahoma City Law Office has c ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 08/06/2012
 
 
Wildfires: High Winds and Drought Fuel Oklahoma Wildfires
 
The New York Times  - 08/06/2012
 
 
Insurance Commissioner Doak visits wildfire victims
Dozens of wildfire victims in some of the hardest-hit parts of Oklahoma have a better understanding of insurance as they prepare to file claims, said ...
 
Tulsa Business Journal  - 08/06/2012
 
 
New Advocacy Team at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma
Michael Figgins, Executive Director of Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma announced the formation of a new Advocacy Team. Get the info on al ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 08/02/2012
 
 
Legal Aid Services honors employees
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma celebrated today with a Longevity Luncheon at the Oklahoma City Law Office.  Legal Aid Services values its employe ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 07/26/2012
 
 
Joe Watkins named Managing Attorney for Hugo, McAlester and Poteau Law Offices
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. announces the appointment of Joe R. Watkins as the Managing Attorney for the Hugo, McAlester and Poteau Law Offic ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 07/24/2012
 
 
Campaign for Justice Gets Underway in Lawton
Former Lieutenant Governor Jari Askins and State Senator Randy Bass were featured guests at a reception to launch the 2012 Campaign for Justice i ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 07/16/2012
 
 
Legal Help For The Poor In 'State Of Crisis'
Amid a funding crunch, more than 60 million people now qualify for civil legal aid, advocates say. Read the story here: http://www.npr.org/2012/ ...
 
npr  - 06/15/2012
 
 
New Legal Aid Scam
Legal Aid has learned that there are scam artists posing as Legal Aid and targeting Oklahomans. These scamster's are claiming that you can ge ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 06/11/2012
 
 
Legal Aids Courthouse Assistance Program
One of Legal Aids top five requests for assistance is help to resolve landlord and tenant legal disputes.  In Tulsa County District Court, t ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 05/16/2012
 
 
Legal Aid Lawyer recognized as Top in His Area
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is proud to make known that Attorney Richard Goralewicz has been named  by his peers as one of OKLAHOMA’S To ...
 
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.  - 05/15/2012
 
 
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