Charleston, South Carolina (WCSC) – When Hurricane Ian hit South Carolina, the governor’s office destroyed 17 homes, severely damaged hundreds more, and cost state and local agencies 2,500 dollars. It claims to have caused more than $10,000 in damage.
Individual homeowners, renters, and others who live here are also feeling the effects of the storm, both financially and other legal issues, but there is no charge for those who have experienced storm-related damage from the hurricane. Four groups have partnered to provide legal services. Ian.
The Young Lawyers Division of the American Bar Association, the South Carolina Bar Association, the Young Lawyers Division of the South Carolina Bar Association, and South Carolina Legal Services have partnered to provide these free legal services. It’s designed for people in Charleston, Georgetown, and Holly County who can’t afford a lawyer.
Examples of services they can provide are:
- Assistance to ensure that FEMA and other government benefits are available to disaster victims.
- Assistance with life, health and property insurance claims. • Assistance with home repair contracts and contractors.
- Remand wills and other important legal documents destroyed in disasters.
- Assistance with consumer protection issues, remedies and procedures. • Counseling on mortgage foreclosure issues.When
- Consultation on landlord/tenant trouble
Taylor Gilliam, president-elect of the SC Bar Young Lawyers Division, said the hotline is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., allowing hurricane victims to seek help. When connected to the hotline, the caller states that they are looking for disaster-related legal assistance, shares some details about the assistance needed, and specifies the county where the disaster has been declared in which they are located. need to do it.
Gilliam said those who qualify will be matched with one of more than 50 attorneys who volunteer their time to provide free legal services.
“This state has great bars. A dedicated group of individuals willing to share their time to serve and help others. That’s one of the things that makes South Carolina so great.” Yes, and one of the many reasons I’m proud to be a South Carolina attorney,” Gilliam said.
Victims can call extension 1-877-797-2227. 120 (toll-free) or (803) 576-3815. Victims can also email disasterinfo@scbar.org or request help online. here.
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