‘Law at the Library’ session pairs Lee County Legal Aid Society volunteers with residents ages 50 and older in need of civil legal support
The start of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is less than 50 days away – and the increased risk of severe weather can also mean more storm-related legal headaches, from insurance disputes to contractor fraud.
On Wednesday, May 7, Lee County Legal Aid Society will again host its quarterly free legal clinic for area seniors in need of no-cost, limited legal advice in civil cases, including issues stemming from Hurricanes Ian in 2022 and Milton in 2024.
The upcoming session takes place at North Fort Myers Public Library, Meeting Room A, 2001 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers, FL 33903, from 9 a.m. to noon, and is open to Lee County residents ages 50 and older.
The event will begin with light refreshments, followed by a panel presentation by local attorneys on topics in civil law of interest to seniors, with an emphasis on post-hurricane legal issues, including contractor fraud and insurance claims; as well as landlord-tenant disputes; elder law; and filing a case in small claims court.
The panel’s 30-minute presentation will be followed by an audience question-and-answer session and then 20-minute individual appointments on any legal issue. Advance registration is required.
Participants should email Nanci@leecountylegalaid.org with contact information, a brief description of the legal advice being sought, and any relevant documents.
Unlike in criminal law, there is no constitutional right to counsel in civil law, which includes landlord-tenant disputes, foreclosures, evictions, probate, debt collection, child custody cases, domestic violence orders of protection and more.
Law at the Library receives support from the AARP Foundation. A similar series of free legal workshops, “Just for Seniors,” was offered by Lee County Legal Aid Society in prior years through support from The Community Foundation.
In partnership with the Lee County Clerk of the Court, Lee County Legal Aid Society also offers free, 20-minute “self-help” virtual legal clinics via Zoom that conveniently pair attorneys in private practice with those in need of legal services.
For more information on Lee County Legal Aid Society, visit leecountylegalaid.org or call 239-334-6118.
