• Hurricane Helene Resources

    Pisgah Legal has been serving people in need in WNC for more than four decades, and we are steadfast in that commitment in the wake of Hurricane Helene. If you need help and have access to the internet, please apply online. You can also reach us by phone: 828-253-0406.

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    Get free help signing up for ACA health insurance or Medicaid. Appointments online and in person. DACA recipients are eligible for ACA for the first time this year. Don't wait - go online or call 210-3404 today!

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    Please Give Today!

    You can help people in Asheville and WNC recover and rebuild. Pisgah Legal Services is WNC-based, and has been helping people in our mountains since 1978. We offer a wide variety of services - from applying for FEMA to accessing healthcare, disaster unemployment benefits, stopping domestic violence and much more. Thank you for your support!

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  • Carolina Public Press Story

    Housing Crisis Deepens

    The impacts of Hurricane Helene are deepening the already existing housing crisis in Asheville and Western North Carolina. In this news story by Carolina Public Press, Pisgah Legal Attorney David Bartholomew weighs in on how the disaster has made things even more difficult and complicated.

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Who We Are

Who We Are

We are a nonprofit that provides free civil legal aid to the most vulnerable people in WNC: disadvantaged children, seniors, at risk families & domestic violence victims.

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Make a tax-deductible contribution to Pisgah Legal Services and know that your donation is going to help local people right here in our mountains.

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Volunteer

We need you! Whether you are a lawyer or a member of the community who wants to give back, there are many different ways that you can get involved.

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Do you need help from Pisgah Legal Services? Apply online or call (828)253-0406 or toll-free at (800)489-6144

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Our Impact on Western North Carolina

people from across the mountains helped by Pisgah Legal in 2023
million secured in quantifiable benefits for our clients in 2023
local attorneys volunteer their services to assist PLS clients
survivors of domestic violence and their children helped in 2023

We are Pisgah Legal Services

Pat & Phil Smith

Pat and Phil are Co-Chairs of the PLS Endowment Campaign. Phil is a retired attorney with The Van Winkle Law Firm, and Pat is the retired executive director of CFWNC.

Joanne Gaylord

Joanne’s friendly face is often the first folks see as they enter the Asheville office. She has been Pisgah Legal’s receptionist for 20 years.

Lyn & Tom Leslie

Lyn & Tom are long-time supporters of Pisgah Legal Services and owners of Leslie and Associates. They are lead supporters of The Children’s Law Project.

Russell Shuler

Russell is an advertising veteran, with 30+ years experience as an art/creative director. He uses his creative expertise to help raise funds for Pisgah Legal.

John Noor

John is an attorney at Roberts & Stevens who also volunteers pro bono as a MAVL attorney with Pisgah Legal, helping survivors escape domestic violence.

Latest News & Events

2024 Justice Forum

Aug 28, 2024

CANCELLED as of 9/30/24. Thank you for understanding that we must prioritize the immediate needs in our mountain communities in the wake of Hurricane Helene. We are pleased to announce that Marielena Hincapiéis our 2024 Justice Forum speaker. Join Pisgah...

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Jim Barrett Retirement In the News

Jul 26, 2024

Executive Director Jim Barrett is being celebrated in the community as he approaches retirement in early August after 41 years at Pisgah Legal Services. Check out these news stories about his incredible contributions and life’s work helping people in need...

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2024 Summer Newsletter

Jul 17, 2024

In this newsletter, you can read about a new initiative to address the foster care crisis, an incredibly generous gift for the future of Pisgah Legal, plans for Jim Barrett’s retirement and much more.

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