Augusta, ME– The Maine Justice Foundation is pleased to announce the application period for the Hancock/Washington County Legal Aid ESO Fund 2026-2028 Grant Cycle. The Foundation will accept applications from June 16 – 30, 2025. The grant guidelines and application form can be found online HERE.
The ESO Endowment Fund was established in 2011 …
The Maine Justice Foundation is pleased to announce that applications for the 2025 Access to Justice Tax Credit Program will open on June 2, 2025. The Foundation will accept applications from eligible attorneys from June 2-16, 2025. A link to apply online will be available on June 2. Please visit CLICK HERE to apply starting …
For twenty-eight years, the Coffin Family Law Fellowship has played a pivotal role in ensuring access to justice in Maine. Named after Frank M. Coffin, Senior Judge on the First Circuit Court of Appeals, the Fellowship supports attorneys to provide legal representation in family law matters to clients who have qualified for pro bono assistance …
Legal Services for Maine Elders, a statewide organization that has been providing free legal assistance to Maine elders for over fifty years, seeks applicants for our Executive Director position who are passionate about social justice and want an opportunity to work with others to make a difference in the lives of older Mainers.
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The Maine Justice Foundation is pleased to announce that New York University School of Law Juris Doctor Graduate, Georgia Whitaker, has been selected as the 2025 Coffin Family Law Fellow.
The Frank M. Coffin Family Law Fellowship provides legal representation in family law matters to clients who have qualified for pro bono assistance through the …
Join the Maine Justice Foundation Bar Fellows for a Virtual Lunch & Learn Event
Thursday, January 16,2025
11:30AM-12:30pm
Disability Rights Maine Guardianship Report: Overprotected and Underrepresented
Despite the deprivation of fundamental rights that adult guardianship imposes upon a person, it is not something that is widely considered by the public at large, or even within …
Augusta, ME – The Maine Justice Foundation is proud to announce the successful completion of its 2023-2024 Racial Justice Fund Grant projects. With grants awarded to six organizations, these initiatives have advanced racial equity for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities across Maine.
Now in its fourth year, the Racial Justice Fund has …
The Maine Justice Foundation is pleased to announce the induction of the 2024 class of Bar Fellows, Honorary Life Fellows, and Patron Fellows. The Bar Fellows is an honorary organization of attorneys, judges, law faculty, and legal scholars who have been elected by their peers to become members of the Bar Fellows. This distinguished group …
The Maine Justice Foundation has established three prestigious annual awards to recognize individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation, and impact in advancing access to justice.
Howard H. Dana, Jr. Award | Senator Anne Carney
The Howard H. Dana, Jr. Award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing access to justice. The Maine …
What’s Going on With the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services?
Join Jim Billings, Executive Director of PDS, for a virtual Lunch & Learn event. Jim will share an update on the challenges facing those providing indigent legal services in Maine. Jim will also give a status update on the roll out of Maine’s five …