DC Refers

We are celebrating with Gratitude & Impact! Read our 2024 Impact Report to see the work we accomplished to bring affordable legal & mediation services to people of modest means in DC this year. https://lnkd.in/egkfUD2H We are grateful for our panel lawyers & mediators, our partners, sponsors, and donors! Thank you! #DCRefers #LowBono #ModestMeans #A2J #ImpactReport

Explore ways to leverage digital advertising to drive growth for your law firm. Join us on January 9 as Marina Hotkova, a law firm marketing expert with more than 20 years of experience in the DMV, discusses how she has helped law firms fine tune their digital strategy. https://bit.ly/41tjnb9 #LawFirmMarketing #DCLawFirms #LawFirmBussinesDevelopment

The Practice Management Advisory Service (PMAS) and the Law Practice Management Community of the D.C. Bar is hosting a Lunch & Learn program about DC Refers on Thursday, December 12, from 12:00-1:00 pm ET via Zoom. Free for D.C. Bar Members. Register at https://lnkd.in/e7WaY_b8. This program is a great opportunity for small firm and solo practitioners to learn how to start or expand a "low bono" legal practice. By becoming part of our panel, lawyers and mediators can provide accessible legal services to DC residents with moderate incomes who may not qualify for free legal aid but struggle to afford standard legal rates. Presenters will be: Jessica E. Adler, The Law Office of Jessica E. Adler James Montana, Law Offices of James Montana Rachel E. Rubinstein, Burr Law Firm Kayla Stuart Vossler, Burr Law Firm About DC Refers: DC Refers is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and online referral service that connects individuals earning between 200% and 400% of the federal poverty guidelines with qualified attorneys and mediators. Our panel members agree to provide services at reduced rates between $75 and $150/hour. DC Refers bridges the justice gap by increasing access to affordable legal assistance for people of modest means in DC. Bring your questions and join us to learn how you can expand your practice and make a positive impact on the DC community! Feel free to spread the word - share this email with any solo practitioners or small firm lawyers you know!

🌟 Lawyers – ready to expand your client base? Join DC Refers! DC Refers is a trusted resource for clients at all income levels, meaning you'll receive referrals for modest means clients and those who can pay your regular rates. It’s a great way to grow your practice while helping those in need. With DC Refers, you can make a real difference in your community and attract more clients. Sign up today and watch your practice thrive! 💼 Visit www.dcrefers.org to get started. #Lawyers #Attorneys #LegalPracticeGrowth #DCRefers #ClientReferrals #LegalNetwork #LowBono #ModestMeans #A2J

🎉 Our heartfelt congratulations to DC Refers Board Member Nancy Lopez for being recognized by Washington Council Of Lawyers as a 2024 Justice Impact Award honoree! This award honors and celebrates Nancy's longstanding dedication and exceptional contributions to the #probono and public interest legal community. "Brilliant, dedicated, collaborator, mentor, leader." These are the words most used to describe Nancy by the many colleagues, partners, and community members who have had the privilege to know her, and it is no surprise that she will be celebrated with the Justice Impact Awards Legacy Award -- an honor rarely given, but so deeply deserved in recognition of her exemplar impact on increasing access to justice in DC. Congratulations, Nancy, and all 2024 Justice Impact Awardees! Read Nancy's full award profile: https://lnkd.in/eDWxr_wq. #JusticeImpactAwards24 #lowbono #probono #a2j #accesstojustice

No one should have to face the legal system alone, but for many, legal help feels out of reach. At DC Refers, we bridge that gap by connecting people of modest means with affordable lawyers and mediators who care. On this #GivingTuesday, we are asking for your help to expand our reach and serve even more individuals and families in need. Your donation ensures that fair legal representation for middle-income people isn't just a dream—it's a reality. Donate today to make a difference: https://lnkd.in/e3fDkf-W Share this post to spread the word! Thank you for supporting #DCRefers!

Today and every day, we are grateful for the lawyers and mediators who are a part of DC Refers. Together we bring greater access to justice for people of modest means in DC. That’s something to give thanks for! #DCRefers #ModestMeans #lowbono #Thanksgiving

Join us for an informative DC Refers Reconnect! on Fee Agreements for Low Bono Clients on Thursday, January 16, at 12:00 pm ET. Our conversation will feature lawyers with experience in setting up fee agreements for low bono clients, Virginia Kling from Brody Kling PLLC, and Sonali Khadilkar from Khadilkar Law PLLC. Our moderator will be DC Refers Board Member Jessica Adler from The Law Office of Jessica E. Adler. DC Refers Reconnect is free to attend, but you must register in advance. RSVP at bit.ly/DCRefersReconnect. The zoom link will be emailed to you one day and one hour in advance of the program. An email with a video of the program will be sent to all who register. Bring your questions, and join us for a lively discussion of fee agreements for low bono clients on January 16! #DCRefers #LowBono #ModestMeans #Lawyers #Attorneys #A2J #AccessToJustice

Starting December 2, 2024, the Family Court Self-Help Center in Moultrie Courthouse JM-570 will temporarily move to a new location. It will be in Room 1195 on the first floor of Moultrie and to the right of the Information Desk in the main lobby. This change will last through February 2025. If you or someone you know needs help from the Self-Help Center staff, they can visit Room 1195. The computer lab in the old location (JM-570) will still be open for Self-Help Center customers. Learn more about the Family Court Self-Help Center here ➡️ https://shorturl.at/rp4d8

Are you a DC housing lawyer looking to gain referrals and give back? Consider joining DC Refers! Our panel of lawyers & mediators provide reduced fee services to people of modest means. We bridge the justice gap so moderate income people -- who earn too much to receive free legal services but not enough to pay market rates -- don't have to face the legal system alone. Our AI-powered online referral service connects you with people looking for a lawyer with your expertise. You always decide which referrals to accept. When you take a case for an income-qualified client, you agree to charge $150/hour or less. For clients with higher incomes, you can charge your usual or sliding scale rates. Joining DC Refers is a great way to support your community and expand your client base. To join DC Refers, you must have: 2+ years of legal experience; malpractice insurance; membership in good standing with the Bar; and positive professional and client references. Learn more and apply at dcrefers.org. Help us reach more housing lawyers by liking and sharing this post! Much appreciated! #DCRefers #LowBono #ModestMeans #Lawyers #Housing #DC #Attorneys #Mediators #AccessToJustice #A2J