Upcoming Presentations: Learn About Law Services!
March 1, 2023Happy International Women’s Day 2023
March 8, 2023
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PREVIOUS LSCA TRAININGS
The Basics of SSI/SSDI Cessation and Overpayment LSCA training was held virtually by Supervising Attorney John Batanchiev on December 2nd, 2022. This presentation gave an overview of when the Social Security Administration determines that a client does not qualify for SSDI or SSI resulting in an overpayment to the government. We will discuss basic information about the SSDI and SSI programs, the income and resource limits for each program, what a cessation and overpayment issue is and the ways to resolve it for a client. Please register to view the training.
The Family Law Basics for Advocates LSCA training was held virtually by Supervising Attorney Larry Tuthill, Domestic Violence Unit Staff Attorney Kayla Schunk, and Family Law Unit Staff Attorney Vicki Davies on October 27th, 2022. This presentation gave an overview of the basics of common family law topics including custody, support and orders of protection and where you or your clients can go for more help. Please register to view the training.
The Navigating Special Education in New York LSCA training was held virtually by Danielle Leake, Education and Disability Rights Unit Staff Attorney, on September 8th, 2022. Ms. Leake gave a general overview of both federal and state special education laws, as well as provide a step-by-step guide on how to navigate and secure special education services for students with disabilities in New York State. Please register to view the training.
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If your organization is interested in having Nassau Suffolk Law Services present on what services we provide or a specific area of law, please contact the Legal Support Center for Advocates at 631-232-2400 extension 3324 (advocates only).
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Upcoming Community Legal Help Project dates
Our Community Legal Help Project will be at the Brentwood Public Library every Tuesday and the Middle Country Public Library (Centereach) every 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Thursday. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. To make an appointment or for other legal issues not listed, please call our hotline at (631) 822-3272.
Our Community Legal Help Project March Flyers are in both English and Spanish and can be found on our website.
The Community Legal Help Project is seeking volunteer attorneys with experience in matrimonial, family, and immigration law to give half-hour consultations during our library hours. If you are interested, please email us today!
Upcoming Events We Are Participating In
Join Nassau Suffolk Law Services staff members and other local organizations at the Comsewogue Community Resource Fair on Monday, March 13th at 7pm at Comsewogue High School. More information can be found on the event flyer.
Nassau Suffolk Law Services will be at the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island’s (HWCLI) first non-profit job fair on Wednesday, March 22nd, at the Yes We Can Community Center (141 Garden St., Westbury, NY) from 11:00AM – 2:00PM. To register as a job seeker, please visit HWCLI’s website.
