Since 2007, DLS has responded to 222 disasters in 45 states and 5 U.S. territories.
Hotline: 1-334-517-2250
Hotline: 1-888-382-3406
Disaster Legal Aid information for events dating back to 2014.
Find pro bono opportunities, including those helping victims of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This volume brings together some of the United States’ most knowledgeable experts on disaster law to provide a critical resource for pro bono attorneys and other stakeholders to understand the essentials of disaster law practice.
What do YLD Disaster Legal Services members do? Read about it here with coverage from the American Bar Association.
With climate change continuing to impact communities all over the country, what should lawyers know about recent developments in this field? This program will explore trending topics in climate disaster response and offer attendees an update on legal service and pro bono efforts after recent events impacting Florida and Puerto Rico. This CLE program is free and will be available on-demand for one year.
There have been over 300 federal major disaster declarations across the United States and territories in the past five years. During the response and recovery phases, the legal issues that individuals face often go unnoticed. "Current and Emerging Issues in Disaster Response: Legal Strategies and Practices for Helping Survivors," a program from Practising Law Institute, will provide attendees a comprehensive overview of the legal landscape after a disaster.
