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 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 firm geared 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 compelling need today that is more acute because the "justice gap" is widening only compounded by the economic woes of our time. As 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.

Your support for the 2011 Campaign is more crucial today than ever before for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), MALS’ largest funder (40%), is facing a new threat in the 2012 federal budgeting and appropriation processes.

We thank you, our supporters, who softened the blow and impact in 2011. In 2012, your support is being called on once again, as the cornerstone of our democracy - "equal justice under law" - will be undermined, should the proposed cuts occur.

What can you do? Simply, volunteer your time willingly and generously contribute $300.00 minimally, or just give what you are able to give to the 2011 Campaign for Equal Justice, chaired by George T. "Buck" Lewis.

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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Volunteer Opportunities

DONATE TO MALS

Click here to donate online:

Or mail Contributions to:

MALS Campaign For Equal Justice
109 N. Main, Suite 200
Memphis, TN 38103

A study conducted by the University of Memphis College of Social Work, Office of Research and Public Service found that MALS’ resources are sufficient to meet less than 5% of the civil legal needs of West Tennessee’s low income families.

You can help...

by donating to the Campaign For Equal Justice:
MALS conducts an annual fundraising campaign.  Click here or contact Harrison McIver to learn more about the Campaign For Equal Justice.

by donating in-kind services, supplies or equipment:
MALS has a growing need for donations of all kind to carry out the goals of the organization. To learn more about donating in-kind services and products and equipment, please contact Janese Perry or call (90l) 255-3448.

by donating your time:
Click here to learn how attorneys, law students and paralegals volunteer time and provide pro bono assistance to clients through several initiatives.  To volunteer to pro bono client services, complete a Volunteer Enrollment Form and e-mail it to lseely@malsi.org or fax it to (901) 843-6789.  If you have questions or for more information contact Linda Warren Seely or Shirley Rose Blayde.

To volunteer time providing clerical, administrative and other program support, please contact Janese Perry. 

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