Communication Privilege Resolution Passes
The LRIS Committee resolution calling for an evidentiary privilege between prospective clients and the LRIS has passed the ABA House of Delegates.
Standing Committee on Lawyer Referral and Information Service
The committee provides support and assistance to local public service lawyer referral programs that provide information on appropriate, quality legal services to the public. We offer a number of resources for local bar leaders and lawyer referral programs.
Public Resources
National Lawyer Referral Workshop
Save the Date - October 6-8, 2021
Join leading experts, scholars and practitioners from across the country at the preeminent educational and networking opportunity in the field of lawyer referral. Gain valuable insight as they address current trends and developments, as well as practical applications for lawyer referral program. Check back for more information
Cindy Raisch Award
Nominations Opens June 2021
The award recognizes the enhancement of public service-oriented lawyer referral and information programs that provide access for moderate income consumers across the country.
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Biennial Lawyer Referral Census
Lawyer referral services often act as local portals to access to justice for those of middle incomes. For more than 80 years, lawyer referral services have referred people to lawyers and/or public service or governmental agencies to help them obtain the assistance that they need. They are often the first outreach for identifying problems and the first step in reaching a solution.
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The committee provides support and assistance to local public service lawyer referral programs that provide information on appropriate, quality legal services to the public. We offer a number of resources for local bar leaders and lawyer referral programs.