MORE ON HURRICANE SANDY

The Nassau County Bar Association announced the following:

"Third, we are in the process of planning a series of Superstorm Sandy Clinics for Nassau residents adversely affected by recent events. Attorney volunteers are sought in the areas of:

•Homeowner, flood, property damage and automobile insurance claims

•FEMA assistance and grants

•Debt deferral

•Bankruptcy

•Consumer Protection issues (contractors, etc.)

•Landlord-Tenant

•Assistance in dealing with lenders to avoid foreclosure

•Legal assistance for health/disability/personal injury/post-traumatic stress issues

•Pro bono ADR for neighbor disputes arising from the storm.

SNYSBA is also administering a hotline with the concept that local bar associations and lawyer referral services will be in a better position to assist those in need. We intend to participate in this effort and need your assistance. Please volunteer your time by contacting NCBA or emailing sandyrecovery@nassaubar.org and we will provide you with information about upcoming clinics. Training will be available for various services outside ordinary areas of practice. If your current situation does not permit volunteering at this time but you wish to volunteer in the future, email us now and give us an approximation as to when you will be available. This disaster is not going away tomorrow. We anticipate that the need for our pro bono services will exist well into next year and beyond."