Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc.

Serving the Tennessee counties of Shelby, Fayette, Lauderdale and Tipton.
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Welcome to Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc.’s Website
A Case For Your Support!

Harrison D. McIverMemphis Area Legal Services, Inc. (MALS) entered its fifth decade with the same commitment and determination that inspired 30 members of the legal profession in the wake of Dr. Martin Luther King’s death to coalesce around a shared vision to establish an organization whose single purpose was to provide a means by which the legal problems of the poor could be addressed.

Today, MALS continues that tradition of “excellence in legal advocacy,” as a non-profit, public service law firm committed to provide the highest quality legal assistance possible to the most vulnerable residents of our community. 

Even with a dedicated staff, it cannot meet the overwhelming demand for legal assistance today. The challenges are more acute because the widening of the “justice gap” is exacerbated by the economic woes of our time. The recent census reveals that more than 57 million individuals live at or below the poverty line, representing more than a 14 million increase since the 2000 Decennial Census.

The 2011 Campaign for Equal Justice exceeded its $325,000 goal and reached an unprecedented milestone of raising over $350,000.We thank George “Buck” Lewis and the Campaign Cabinet for its tireless efforts.  Even that amount is not enough. We had to cut expenses, predictably, in the personnel area. We are down 10.5 full-time equivalent positions caused by a loss of over $300,000 entering 2012 fiscal year, largely due to nearly a 20% reduction in federal funding. Consequently, your support in 2012 through your volunteerism (pro bono) and gifts are more crucial today than ever.

What can you do?  Please volunteer your time willingly and generously contribute to the campaign. To give a tax-deductible gift, select “Contribute Now” at the top of the page.

Again, welcome to our website.  We hope you find it informative and leave with a better understanding of the various activities and important services we provide our community.
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Client Services

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS
Sean Antone Hunt, Esq., Immediate Past President
Jonathan Hancock, Esq., President
Mary Wolff, Esq., Vice-President
LaTanya Thigpen, Secretary
Byron B. Winsett III, Esq., Treasurer

MEMPHIS BAR ASSOCATION

Jeff Atchley, Esq.
Norwood Howard & Atchley
Sean Antone Hunt, Esq.
The Hunt Law Firm
Thad S. Rodda, Esq.
Burch Porter & Johnson PLLC
James Barry, Esq.
International Paper
David P. Knox, Esq.
FedEx Corporation
Alison Smith, Esq.
Autozone Corporation
Andrew Branham, Esq.
Counsel on Call
Jay Lindy, Esq.
Tower Ventures
Andre C. Wharton, Esq.
The Wharton Firm
Anne Fritz, Esq.
Memphis Bar Association
Paul Morris, Esq.
Downtown Memphis Commission
Byron B. Winsett III, Esq.
Shelby County District Attorney’s Office
Jonathan Hancock, Esq.
Baker Donelson Bearman
Caldwell & Berkowitz PC
Clayton C. Purdom, Esq.
Martin Tate Morrow &
Marston P.C.
Mary Wolff, Esq.
Wolff Ardis PC

TENNESSEE BAR ASSOCIATION

LATINO MEMPHIS

NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION
BEN F. JONES CHAPTER

William Ryan, Esq.
Donati Law Firm
Gloria Diaz
Memphis City Schools
Barbara L. Deans
TN Department of Children's Services
Africa Gonzalez
YWCA

Rodrick D. Holmes, Esq.
Ogletree, Deekins, Nash,
Smoak & Stewart

BOARD APPOINTED

Lori Turner-Wilson
RedRover Company

CLIENT REPRESENTATIVES

Rose Benson
Porter-Leath
Josue Rodriguez
Memphis Center for
Independent Living
LaTanya Thigpen
Rise Foundation
Dora Holmes Hare
Center for Neighborhoods
Shelvie Rose
Delta Human Resources
Agenc
y
Dawan Lax
Fayette Cares – Somerville
Charlie Morris, Sr.
Community Service Agency
Tommyka Wise
Memphis Urban League

 

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