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Pine Tree Legal Assistance (PTLA) is dedicated to providing free civil legal aid to residents of Maine, ensuring fairness and justice for all. Their services encompass a wide array of legal issues, including housing, family law, public benefits, and assistance for veterans and farmworkers. With a commitment to supporting marginalized communities, PTLA offers self-help tools and resources for individuals navigating legal challenges. Their work includes educating the public on rights related to domestic violence, health care, and other essential areas of law. Generated from the website

The Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) is a legal aid organization dedicated to providing free legal information, advice, and representation to low-income residents facing civil legal issues. Supported by a small staff, the organization recruits volunteer attorneys and community members to deliver essential legal services. VLP also offers opportunities for attorneys to earn Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit for their pro bono work, fostering a supportive environment for both legal professionals and community members seeking assistance. The organization is currently experiencing a backlog of cases but is committed to reaching out to those who submit intake requests as soon as possible. Generated from the website