Since 1995, Disability Rights and Labor Relations Panel attorney Charles Wisch has been a member of the Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS). Recently Wisch settled a case referred through LRIS. As I reviewed the case facts, along with…
“Your Legal Rights” Podcast Features Two LRIS Panel Attorneys, Discusses On-Demand and Gig Economy
On August 17, San Francisco-Marin Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) Panel attorneys Tad Devlin, Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck and Aaron Minnis, Minnis & Smallets, were the featured guests on the KALW radio show “Your Legal Rights.” Hosted by Chuck…
Lawyer Referral: When One Door Closes
In July 2014 the Marin County Bar Association (MCBA) made the difficult decision to close its Lawyer Referral Service (LRS). Closing the Marin LRS would leave a vacuum of affordable, competent legal services in Marin County and a loss of…
Attorneys from Japanese Bar Federation Visit BASF's LRIS
Long-time BASF member Junji Suzuki recently arranged a visit on behalf of a delegation of attorneys from the Japanese Bar Federation to discuss BASF’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS). Acting as the delegation’s interpreter, Suzuki introduced the group to…
Volunteer Attorney of the Day Stands Up in Immigration Court For Those Who Need it Most
Carol Bisharat is the Immigrant Justice Attorney at the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area. She regularly volunteers as an Attorney of the Day (AOD) for the expedited dockets at the San Francisco Immigration Court.…
Going Solo? Don’t Do it Alone – The Case for Joining a Legal Incubator
Going solo can be a daunting proposition, but it is not without its benefits. For some, the idea of being their own boss is reason enough to take the plunge. For others, the flexible schedule and independence makes practical sense…
Seeking New Solos!
Community Law Practice Incubator Start Your Own Practice − Serve the Community Are you or someone you know interested in starting a solo practice? Apply now to participate in the soon-to-launch Community Law Practice Incubator. The Bar Association of San…
The Calming Voice on the Other End of the Line
The legal interviewers of the Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) are a team of professional individuals who bring an abundance of educational and life experience to their interactions with clients and attorneys. Far more than an “appointment scheduling service”…
Mayor Backs Continued Funding for Immigration Collaborative
On April 27 at a press conference at City Hall, Mayor Ed Lee honored BASF and the 12 other organizations in the San Francisco Immigrant Legal Defense Collaborative (SFILDC) for providing legal representation to unaccompanied children and families fleeing violence…
May 2016: A Month in the Life of the Lawyer Referral and Information Service [Infographic]
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Lawyer Referral and Information Service Celebrates 70th Anniversary
This month, the Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) officially turns 70 years old. The dynamic growth and changes to the program over the last seven decades are a reflection of trends and changes in law, society, communications and demographics.…
Need Quality Referrals? Join the SF-Marin Lawyer Referral Service
The Bar Association of San Francisco’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. Recently renamed to reflect its expansion into Marin County, there is no better time to become a member of the long running,…