October 2, 2024
St. John the Baptist Parish Library partners with La. State Bar Association to host Lawyers in Libraries events October 21st – 26th
St. John the Baptist Parish Library is pleased to announce that it is participating in the 10th annual “Lawyers in Libraries” statewide program in partnership with the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA), the State Library of Louisiana, and the Louisiana Library Association. This year, library patrons across the state have the opportunity to meet with attorney for brief “Ask-a-Lawyer” consultations in person at participating libraries and over the phone.
The program will provide free individual consultations on limited legal issues at each library branch:
Roland Borne Sr. Memorial Library (Edgard) – 2979 Highway 18
Monday, October 21 from 5-7 PM
Saturday, October 26 from 10 AM – Noon
LaPlace Branch of the Norris J. Millet Sr. Library – 2920 Highway 51
Tuesday, October 22 from 5-7 PM
Saturday, October 26 from 11 AM – 1 PM
Frazee- Harris Memorial Library (Garyville) – 111 Historic Front St.
Wednesday, October 23 from 5-7 PM
Friday, October 25 from 9 – 11 AM
Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library (Reserve) – 1482 Highway 44
Thursday, October 24 from 5-7 PM
Saturday, October 26 from 3 – 5 PM
Presentations from other attorneys on topical legal issues will also be broadcast daily throughout the week via the “LSBA Louisiana Lawyers in Libraries” Facebook page. These programs are free and open to the public.
This attorney-library partnership is a critical one in a state where nearly 20% of the population lives below the federal poverty line, with many more just barely making ends meet. Many people need legal assistance but cannot afford an attorney or don’t know where to start. The Lawyers in Libraries program allows participants to get basic information on their legal issue and be connected to further free and low-cost legal resources. Attorneys can answer questions on a wide range of civil legal topics such as: Bankruptcy, Collection Matters, Custody, Divorce, Evictions, FEMA/Disaster Benefits, Food Stamps, Foreclosures, Housing, Medicaid, Social Security, SSI/SSDI, Successions, Taxes and Wills, and more. The program does not address criminal matters.
Thanks to the combined efforts of the LSBA, LSBA members, the State Library of Louisiana, LLA, Law Library of Louisiana, legal aid partners, local bar associations, and other community partners, the success of Lawyers in Libraries has only grown over the years. Since its launch, attorneys have assisted over 10,000 Louisianans and reached patrons in every parish in the state. For more details, visit www.LouisianaLawyersinLibraries.org.