Legal Services
For an explanation of legal issues important to seniors and families, including an explanation of elder law certification for attorneys, see the "Action Guide."
Community Mediation Center
594-1879
912 S. Gay Street, L-300, 37902
To assist residents in resolving disputes within their families, with neighbors, or with businesses or organizations. There is an application fee, but no fee for mediation services.
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Knoxville Bar Association
522-6522
505 Main Street, Suite 50, 37902 (street)
P.O. Box 2027, 37901 (mailing)
Public education programs, such as Community Law School and LawTalk, designed to create better-informed citizens who understand our justice system. LawLine OnLine is a free public service program available on the Internet that provides general information on over 70 topics.
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Lawyer Referral & Information Service
522-7501
Call-in service only. The LRIS staff cannot provide direct legal advice but can assist individuals with a free consultation with an attorney, either by brief telephone consultation or by a 30-minute in-office visit with the attorney. Referral is based on a client’s specific need. If a client wishes to retain the attorney, he or she does so at the attorney’s normal rate for service. LRIS does not offer any “income-based” referrals. Hours: Mon. - Fri., 9:00 a.m.- noon and 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. (3:00 p.m. on Fridays).
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Legal Aid of East TN
637-0484
502 S. Gay Street, Suite 404, 37902
Free consultation and referral for Knox County residents age 60+. More services for low-income clients. Call for appointment between 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Mon.- Fri. Appointments held Mon. mornings at O’Connor Senior Center, South Knoxville Community Center, and the L. T. Ross Building. Informational pamphlets on a variety of topics, speakers.
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Public Guardianship Services
691-2551
East TN Human Resource Agency
9111 Cross Park Drive, Suite D-100, 37923
Assists adults age 60+ who are determined by the courts to be unable to care for their own affairs and have no family or friends willing or able to serve as conservator.
