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Pro Bono Attorney Spotlight: Lawrence M. Ploucha, Esq.

Lawrence M. Ploucha, Esq. For over 20 years, Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA) has relied on the legal expertise of Lawrence (Larry) Ploucha for guidance and support for its Family Law Unit. Larry formulates deferred savings language for Settlement Agreements and Final Judgments, drafts Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, and handles complex...
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Story of Justice: Emmanuel Gets Unauthorized Plastic Surgery Charges to his Credit Card

Emmanuel Gets Unauthorized Plastic Surgery Charges to his Credit Card Background Emmanuel* is an elderly gentleman from Haiti who speaks little English. One day, Emmanuel went to the doctor’s office, but due to economic hardships, at that moment, he was unable to pay the bill owed to the doctor’s office. Emmanuel was informed that he...
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Story of Justice: Brittany Seeks Justice for her Rape During her Military Service

Brittany Seeks Justice for her Rape During her Military Service Brittany* joined the Air Force at 18 years old, excited at the prospect of a career in the military. Within a month, she was victimized and raped by the very soldier assigned to mentor her. She reported the rape but nothing was done, and she...
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Pro Bono Attorney Spotlight: Jason H. Haber, Esq.

Jason H. Haber, Esq. Jason H. Haber was a legal intern for Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida’s (CCLA) Family Law Unit while he was still in law school. Since Jason started his private practice, he has continued to support CCLA by taking pro bono cases, including filing appeals for victims of domestic...
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Pro Bono Attorney Spotlight: Nicole R. Topper, Esq.

Nicole R. Topper, Esq. Nicole R. Topper, Esq. is a Partner and Chair of Blank Rome’s Florida Offices. Since 2015, Nicole’s team at Blank Rome has taken 15 pro bono cases for Legal Aid Service of Broward County and the Mission United Veterans Pro Bono Project helping Veterans in areas such as landlord-tenant disputes, consumer...
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Profile in Good: Brittany Brooks

Brittany Brooks Brittany Brooks is an Equal Justice Works fellow with CCLA. Brittany’s project, Serving Our Sisters (S.O.S.,) will provide legal services to female veterans and cover different legal issues female veterans may have. For this project, Brittany will specialize in services for female veterans who have experienced Military Sexual Trauma. As a veteran of...
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COAST TO COAST LEGAL AID OF SOUTH FLORIDA LAUNCHES MOBILE JUSTICE SQUAD

COAST TO COAST LEGAL AID OF SOUTH FLORIDA LAUNCHES MOBILE JUSTICE SQUAD The Mobile Justice Squad provides high quality free legal services for senior citizens of Broward County right in front of their home and at community partner agency events. Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida is excited to announce the launch of...
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COAST TO COAST LEGAL AID OF SOUTH FLORIDA LAUNCHES MOBILE JUSTICE SQUAD

COAST TO COAST LEGAL AID OF SOUTH FLORIDA LAUNCHES MOBILE JUSTICE SQUAD The Mobile Justice Squad provides high quality free legal services for senior citizens of Broward County right in front of their home and at community partner agency events. Plantation, Florida (October 15, 2020) – Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida is...
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Story of Justice: Alina faces eviction

Alina came to us with an eviction complaint Background When all members of Alina’s* household lost their jobs because of COVID-19, Alina was left as the sole breadwinner. Unfortunately, her sole income was not enough to provide for her family and make rent payments. Alina came to us for legal assistance after her landlord filed...
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Profile in Good: Delanor Ulysse

Profile in Good: Delanor Ulysse 39 years at one job? Not too many people do that. This is my experience. On December 7, 1981, I was hired at Legal Aid Service of Broward County, as a Paralegal/Interpreter. The position was paid by a grant designed to serve the refugee population of Broward County. I was...
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