LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICES
Description
THE OMAHA BAR ASSOCIATION LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICES IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST PEOPLE IN FINDING AN ATTORNEY WHO HAS EXPERIENCE WITH THEIR TYPE OF LEGAL PROBLEM. A PERSON NEEDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE CALLS THE OFFICE WHERE THE NATURE OF HIS OR HER LEGAL PROBLEM IS DETERMINED BY AN INTAKE ADMINISTRATOR. THE CLIENT IS THEN REFERRED TO A LAWYER FOR AN IN OFFICE THIRTY MINUTE CONSULTATION, OR TO AN APPROPRIATE AGENCY. THE ATTORNEY THEY ARE REFERRED TO MAY CHARGE A MAXIMUM INITIAL CONSULTATION FEE OF $40.00 FOR THE FIRST THIRTY MINUTES EXCEPT THAT INITIAL CONSULTATIONS FOR WORKEMEN'S COMPENSATION, PERSONAL INJURY, AND SOCIAL SECURITY ARE FREE OF CHARGE, IF FURTHER SERVICES ARE REQUIRED ADDITIONAL FEE ARANGEMENTS ARE MADE BETWEEN YOU AND THE ATTORNEY AT REGULAR RATES. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THE REFERRAL. ALSO HELPS TO SPONSOR A MEDIATION REFERRAL SERVICE. $40 CONSULTATION
Contact Information
Address:
PO BOX 11195
Omaha
NE
68111
Hours of Operation:
9:00 TO 4:30 MONDAY-FRIDAY
Website:
www.omahabarassociation.com
Main Phone:
Phone
402-280-3607
Other Phone(s):
Fax
402-280-3608
Main Contact(s):
DONNA BIRKBY
Other Contact(s):
Main Email:
Other Email(s):
lrs@omahabar association.com
General Information
Agency ID: 669
List of Provided Services:
Advocacy and Support: Legal Assistance
Counties Served: Cass, Douglas, Sarpy, Washington
Written material: BROCHURES
Eligibility: ANYONE NEEDING HELP IN FINDING AN ATTORNEY WHO HAS EXPERIENCE WITH THEIR TYPE OF LEGAL PROBLEM & ABILITY TO PAY.
Ages Served: All Ages
Disabilities Served: Alcohol/Drug, BIMI (Behavioral Impairment/Mental Illness), Brain Injury/Head Injury, DD (Developmental Disability including ID), Hearing Impairment, LD (Learning Disability), OHI - Other Health Impairment, Orthopedic, Speech Disability, Visual Disability
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Fees: VARY
Sliding fee schedule: Yes
How to appeal a decision: N/A
Languages with interpreters on staff: