June 22, 2023 by Clarissa Ayala
Night Court’s “The Law Files”: An Exclusive Event Benefiting Lone Star Legal Aid’s Military & Veterans Unit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, June 22, 2023 (Updated Friday, July 7, 2023)
Houston, TX – Join us for a remarkable evening as Night Court proudly presents “The Law Files,” an event dedicated to supporting Houston area nonprofits, including Lone Star Legal Aid’s Military and Veterans Unit. We invite you to be part of this meaningful experience that aims to make a profound impact on the lives of low-income Veterans.
Date: AUGUST 16-19, 2023
Location: The Hobby Center for Performing Arts
Tickets: Tickets on sale now! Use promo code LONESTAR to support our Military & Veterans Unit AND receive a $5 discount. Visit https://www.thehobbycenter.org/events/the-law-files/ to purchase your tickets.
Night Court is an annual event where legal professionals, advocates, and compassionate individuals gather to be entertained and raise funds for a good cause. Our Military and Veterans Unit is a team dedicated to providing vital support and protection to Veterans. Through our collective efforts, we can create a brighter future for these American heroes.
We’ve helped servicemembers like Chester Robey, a disabled World War II Veteran, keep his home.
We’ve helped servicemembers like David Jenkins, an Army veteran, obtain SSI.
During this unforgettable event, you’ll witness the power of justice and compassion as real-life court cases unfold before your eyes. The event will showcase the tireless work of dedicated attorneys, highlighting the critical role they play in advocating for individual’s rights. Through compelling performances, thought-provoking scenarios, and captivating narratives, “The Law Files” will shed light on the challenges faced by these innocent souls and the legal avenues available to protect them.
Your presence at this event will not only provide essential support to our Military and Veterans Unit, but also help us raise awareness about the importance of our work within our community. By attending “The Law Files,” you will directly contribute to ensuring that Veterans receive the protection and care they deserve.
We extend a warm invitation to all individuals, legal professionals, and community members who share our commitment to the well-being of our Veterans. Together, let’s make a significant difference in the lives of those who need it most.
We are proud to be named a Night Court grantee. Join us as we bring justice, compassion, and hope to the lives of those who served.
Get your tickets here: https://www.thehobbycenter.org/events/the-law-files/
About Our Military & Veterans Unit
The Houston metro area is home to Texas’ largest veteran population and the nation’s second-largest. Our Military & Veterans Unit (MVU) provides free civil legal services to low-income United States military veterans, their dependents, and surviving spouses throughout Texas.
We can help with:
- Veterans Benefits, including discharge upgrades, character of discharge review, service-connected disability, non-service connected pension, survivor’s benefits, and education benefits (GI Bill and Hazelwood Act);
- Bankruptcy, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 for home and asset protection and debt discharge;
- Expunctions & Non-Disclosures of misdemeanor and felony cases;
- Custody & Child Support, including enforcement, establishing, and modification of child support;
- Consumer Issues, including consumer debt defense, contracts & warranties, home repair, and lemon law;
- Divorce & Family Issues, including termination of parental rights, adoption, acknowledgment of paternity, guardianship;
- Education, including special education disputes, school discipline, IEP;
- Employment, such as unemployment claims, wage theft issues, wrongful discharge;
- Housing, such as eviction defense, foreclosure defense, repair and remedy actions, affidavits of heirship, and homeownership matters like mortgage and contract for deed disputes;
- Public Benefits, including Social Security Disability Appeals, Medicare & Medicaid; and SNAP benefits (food stamps);
- Wills & Probate, such as small estate affidavits, independent/dependent administration, determination of heirship, and estate planning documents like wills, powers of attorney, appointment of guardianship; and
- Crime Victim Services, such as crime victim compensation, impact statements, protective orders.
For more information about our Military & Veterans Unit, visit our MVU service page.
Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit law firm focused on advocacy for low-income and underserved populations by providing free legal education, advice, and representation. LSLA serves millions of people at 125% of federal poverty guidelines, who live in 72 counties in the eastern and Gulf Coast regions of Texas, and 4 counties in Southwest Arkansas. LSLA focuses its resources on maintaining, enhancing, and protecting income and economic stability; preserving housing; improving outcomes for children; establishing and sustaining family safety, stability, health, and wellbeing; and assisting populations with special vulnerabilities, like those with disabilities, the aging, survivors of crime and disasters, the unemployed and underemployed, the unhoused, those with limited English language skills, and the LGBTQIA+ community. To learn more about Lone Star Legal Aid, visit our website at https://www.LoneStarLegal.org.
Media contact: media@lonestarlegal.org
