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Posted on: Oct 11, 2024

“Attorneys play a vital role in hurricane recovery, and bars are mobilizing to ensure that people receive the legal assistance they need in the wake of Hurricane Helene. In response to the disaster, the North Carolina Supreme Court issued a temporary rule amendment, allowing out-of-state attorneys to provide pro bono services to hurricane-affected residents. Interested attorneys can access the necessary forms on the North Carolina State Bar's website. Additionally, The Florida Bar created a hurricane resource page and set up a hotline for residents to report attorney misconduct related to the storm's aftermath and in anticipation of Hurricane Milton. The ABA Center for Pro Bono developed a resource page for pro bono opportunities. Read ABA President William R. Bay's message on how lawyers can help with hurricane relief efforts, including through the ABA Young Lawyers Division Disaster Legal Services Program.”