Story of Justice: Sebastian Reclaims His Unemployment Benefits  Background  Sebastian*, a middle-aged man from Florida, had lost his job due to Covid-19. Without an option, Sebastian started receiving unemployment benefits that allowed him to keep paying for his rent and put food on the table. Nevertheless, Sebastian had a sense of urgency about getting back...Read More

CCLA APPOINTS JOANN KING AND ALEJANDRO LARRAZABA TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS               Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida has announced that Joann King, appointed by Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center, and Alejandro Larrazabal, Esq. of Velasquez Dolan, P.A. will join the Board of Directors. Other Board...Read More

Louis Reinstein, Esq. Louis Reinstein is a Partner and Business Unit Leader at Kelley Kronenberg. Louis joined Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida’s Board of Directors in April of 2021.    Louis’ general litigation practice includes trial and appellate work in Florida’s state and federal courts. His practice includes plaintiff and defense work...Read More

Legal Aid Programs in Broward County 2021 Annual Recognition Awards Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida and Legal Aid Service of Broward County present the recipients of their 2021 Annual Recognition Awards. The awards were presented during a series of on-line events that took place on May 4–7, 2021 via Facebook Live. If...Read More

COAST TO COAST LEGAL AID OF SOUTH FLORIDA APPOINTS JOANN KING AND ALEJANDRO LARRAZABAL TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS PLANTATION, FL (May 3, 2021) – Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida has announced that Joann King, appointed by Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center, and Alejandro Larrazabal, Esq. of Velasquez Dolan, P.A. will join the...Read More

Story of Justice: Jill Pleads for Protection from Her Abuser Background In 2019, with the assistance of Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA,) Jill was granted an injunction for protection against her physically abusive former boyfriend, Jerry. Jerry continued to contact Jill, violating the terms of the injunction. The violations were submitted...Read More

Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida Appoints Louis Reinstein to its Board of Directors Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida announces that Louis Reinstein, Esq., of Kelley Kronenberg has joined its Board of Directors. Other Board members include: Chair: Edward Zebersky, Esq. of Zebersky Payne Shaw Lewenz, LLP Vice Chair: Carlos...Read More

Michaela Fights to Pursue her Wellbeing Background Michaela was going through the most difficult challenge of her life – she was undergoing treatment for breast cancer. However, that was not the only challenge in her life. Michaela’s husband, Rick, had been arrested for battery and domestic violence against her during their brief two-year marriage. On...Read More

Wanda is Left with a Broken Finger and Emotionally Fragile Background Although their relationship was brief, Wanda endured a physically abusive relationship with Jim throughout. During one incident, Jim threw a fork at Wanda with such force that it became lodged in her hand which resulted in a broken finger and stitches. This incident not...Read More

Pro Bono Attorney Spotlight: Patrick B. Giunta, Esq. Patrick B. Giunta, Esq., is the founder of Patrick Giunta, P.A., where he handles real estate, estate planning, probate, and construction law. Patrick, a member of the Broward Lawyers Care Pro Bono Panel, has volunteered over 155 pro bono hours, demonstrating his generosity and willingness to serve...Read More