PLS News

A new “public charge” regulation finalized last month by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) adds critical protections to secure immigrant families’ access to the health and social services safety net. The new rule clarifies what is and is…

Our Fall newsletter is here! Inside you’ll find: a story that illustrates the critical need for Medicaid expansion in North Carolina, details on the 12th Annual Justice Forum in October, upcoming tax clinics and more! If you would like a physical copy…

“The need has probably never been higher here,” said David Bartholomew. PLS Attorney David Bartholomew was recently featured in a WLOS news segment addressing the need for affordable housing as Buncombe County leaders seek federal funds that can be used…

Our Summer newsletter is here and packed with PLS news including: how a mom won custody from an abusive ex with help from a Pisgah Legal attorney, legal help for Afghan asylum-seekers, The Kids Deserve Justice Giving Challenge and more! If you would like a…

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Jamila Michener is our 2022 Justice Forum speaker. Dr. Michener will explore the implications for politics, power and democracy when we have a civil legal system that is penetrating people’s daily lives in…

On June 1, the NC Senate voted in favor of expanding Medicaid. The expansion would potentially help 500,000 more North Carolinians qualify for federal Medicaid insurance. The Bill now goes to the House. Jackie Kiger, Pisgah Legal Services Chief Operating…

Free CLE for Volunteer Attorneys Exploring Various Legal Tools & Strategies for Preserving Homeownership in Low-Wealth Families. Schemes to obtain real property at below market value from unsuspecting/uninformed owners have been in the forefront of recent news in our community….