What does Community Law Center do?
Community Law Center provides legal services to new and existing community associations, grassroots organizations, homeowner associations, and nonprofits anywhere in Maryland.
Does Community Law Center help with litigation?
Yes, Community Law Center attorneys will assist organizations with litigation and administrative hearings.
Does my organization have to pay for a lawyer?
Community associations and nonprofit organizations within Baltimore City seeking legal assistance should send a completed application and the associated application fee to Community Law Center. Beyond the nonrefundable application fee, there are generally no fees charged for an assigned attorney’s time. Clients are responsible for direct expenses (filing fees, postage, copying expenses, etc.) related to their cases.
How can my organization become a client?
Prospective clients should complete the application form, include the application fee and all requested attachments, and mail it in to the attention of Robin Jacobs. Upon receipt of the application, Ms. Jacobs will be in touch with the organization’s designated contact person.
Who are the attorneys that take cases through Community Law Center?
Community Law Center has four attorneys on staff. Each Staff Attorney maintains a caseload that conforms to particular grant requirements. If an accepted case meets grant guidelines, that organization may be matched with a Staff Attorney. If the accepted case falls outside of CLC’s grant guidelines or Staff Attorneys are unable to take on additional cases, the case will be assigned to a volunteer attorney. Community Law Center has over 250 volunteer attorneys from many different law firms across Maryland.
