The Maine Justice Action Group and Maine civil legal services providers have commenced a major legislative effort to secure funding for civil legal services in Maine. The initiative has been years in planning and preparation. With the guidance of JAG’s legislative advisory committee, and the support of Representative Barbara Cardone of Bangor, a bill (LD …
Addressing Unprofessional Conduct: Building the “Efforts and Initiatives” Database
The following letter was sent to Maine’s legal organizations for the creation of the Efforts and Initiatives database to address unprofessional conduct within the legal profession. Please read for more information and learn how to help: JAG database query letter …
Maine Civil Legal Service Providers to Attend Implicit Bias Conference
October 2018
The Maine civil legal services providers, staff and attorneys, acting in cooperation and collaboration with each other (as they consistently do), will be attending an educational program on implicit bias in October. The training will enhance the quality and efficiency of their work with Maine’s neediest populations.…
Maine State Bar Association Reports on Results of “#MeToo” Survey
July 20 and August 8, 2018
In the Maine Lawyers Review November 24, 2017 edition, Nan Heald the executive Director of Pine Tree Legal Assistance, Inc., published an article describing unprofessional conduct by Maine attorneys directed, for the most part, toward PTLA attorneys. The article prompted frank discussions and a realization of the need for …
American Bar Association National Meeting of State Access to Justice Commission Chairs
May 12, 2018
Justice Mead attended the ABA National Meeting of State Access to Justice Commission Chairs on May 12, 2018. This meeting is the preeminent gathering of the access to justice community in the United States. It provides an extraordinary opportunity for the exchange of ideas and sharing of resources. Justice Mead served on …
Katahdin Counsel Recognition Ceremonies
May 3 and 4, 2018
Belated Katahdin Counsel recognition ceremonies were held in various locations in Maine on May 3 and 4, 2018 for pro bono legal services rendered through December 30, 2017. The ceremonies, which are usually held in October, were delayed due to an extension of time for service to allow Maine lawyers …
Access to Justice Day at the Legislature
The Legislature declared April 4, 2018 to be “Access to Justice Day” at the Maine Legislature.
The event included displays and presentations by Maine’s civil legal services providers in the Hall of Flags (and refreshments provided by the Maine Justice Foundation!). Many legislators stopped by to hear about the providers’ efforts to achieve full access …