On July 15, 2017, NXTSTEP Family Law, P.C. was awarded the 2017 Law Firm Pro Bono Award at the Alabama State Bar Annual Meeting. The attorneys of NXTSTEP Family Law, P.C. have been providing assistance to Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program client for the past several years. During that time, NXTSTEP has donated over 533 […]
The Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program celebrated its 35th anniversary of service to the Madison County community at the Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association meeting on August 2, 2017. MCVLP Board President Taze Shepard and President-Elect Tara Helms recognized founding Board Members Nancy Smith Gaines, Patrick H. Graves, Jr., Aubrey O. Lammons, Ernest L Potter, Jr., Thomas […]
Every day, firefighters, police and emergency medical personnel devote their lives to serving their communities, and they are prepared to pay the ultimate price in the line of duty. The Wills for Heroes project was created to provide the legal community with a way to show its appreciation for the efforts and sacrifices of these […]
How long have you volunteered? I have been a volunteer since November of 2012. Why do you volunteer? It is a natural part of my personality to help. Prior to opening my law practice, I volunteered with Legal Services Alabama for about 6 months. The staff there worked very hard and their caseloads were unbelievable. […]
On February 24, 2017, the MCVLP hosted a Community Action Poverty Simulation at Ridley Hall of the Church of the Nativity. The Poverty Simulation is an interactive experience that helps facilitate an understanding of the challenges faced by individuals in our community who are living at or below the poverty level. The simulation increases participants’ […]
John Brinkley has been a true asset to the MCVLP since his admittance to the Alabama State Bar, and he has contributed significantly to the program’s revitalization. John is an active volunteer, gladly accepting extended service pro bono referrals to help low income clients in need. Additionally, as a member of the MCVLP Board of […]