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A lawyer is either a social engineer or he’s a parasite on society. … A social engineer is a highly skilled, perceptive, sensitive lawyer who understands the Constitution of the United States and knows how to explore its uses in the solving of problems of . . . local communities and in bettering conditions of the underprivileged citizens.

– Charles Hamilton Houston

Why Join?

You can help the vulnerable who have been falling through the cracks, because they can’t qualify for free legal aid, but still can’t afford standard Attorney prices.

Providing affordable and high-quality services to people of limited means can mean the difference between justice for some and justice for all. Attorneys play a major role in our system of civil justice. Your involvement can serve as one of the most rewarding experiences in your career.

Once you Join!

Once you agree to join our panel of Attorneys, you will create a profile that tells CLA the types of cases you’re willing to take, the counties you’re willing to serve, you can switch from inactive (not available for cases) to active (available to take on cases) at anytime. You can also access our screened client list and choose from a list of approved clients.

Benefits 

CLA is dedicated to giving back to the Attorneys who join our panel. Because of the services they provide to those in need, we also believe in supporting them. 

When you join, you will get referrals to help broaden your practice. CLA is also working on programs to reduce your overhead, such as research and paralegal services, and mentorship opportunities.

Other Benefits

  • Gaining exposure, experience, and generating income. This is particularly applicable to solo practitioners, and attorneys and firms expanding their practice to other areas of the law.
  • These programs, often called “low bono,” reduce the amount of pro se litigants, benefiting the court’s infrastructure. 
  • Participation is considered pro bono public service, fulfilling the Arkansas bar requirement of pro bono service per year for participating attorneys. In 2005, the Arkansas Supreme Court modified Arkansas Rule of Professional Conduct Rule 6.1 to include an aspirational goal of 50 hours of pro bono service per year. The new Rule clarified the types of cases and clients that qualify as pro bono assistance.   

If you are ready to join CLA and our mission please fill out the Attorney form below and start making a difference in Arkansas!

Get paid while making a difference!

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Attorney Interest form

This form will be used for all Attorney's associated with Community Legal Access

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  • Terms and Conditions

    To receive a referral, you must agree to the terms, by checking the box below. In submitting this form, I am requesting to join the Modest Means Referral Program. You agree to charge a flat fee at a substantially lower rate about a 50% discount, or $75 a hour for all CLA referral cases. You understand that CLA has screened all clients and approved them to be CLA clients because their income falls below 250% of the Federal Poverty Guideline level. You agree that you will keep CLA up to date on when you are able to take cases and what type of services. You also agree to pay a one time $25.00 Membership fee. All fees go to helloing CLA grow our programs.

  • The undersigned declares that the following is true and correct:

    1. I am a member in good standing of the Arkansas Bar. 2. I certify that I am not under suspension or disbarment by the State of Arkansas. 3. I agree to be bound by all the Rules governing the MMP, This includes the keeping of records and completion of such periodic reports regarding cases referred through the MMP as may be reasonably requested by the office. 4. I agree to waive any and all claims against CLA and its members for any loss or liability arising out of the operation of the MMP or the referral of clients hereunder. 5. I agree to indemnify CLA and its members from any and all claims, losses and liability (including attorney’s fees), arising from any referral made by or through the Lawyer Referral Service and the MMP. I have read and am familiar with all of the Modest Means Program Rules of Operation.

  • CLA MMP Rules:

    1. I agree to personally handle the initial free 30 minute consultation for all clients referred to me. 2. If I agree to represent a client referred to me by the MMP, I will do the following: a. Enter into a written fee agreement with the client, Charge no more than the $75 an hour rate b. Personally handle the client’s matter, c. (When a Mentor Attorney is involved) Consult regularly with the Mentor Attorney throughout the handling of the matter. 3. If I decide not to handle the client’s matter, I will refer the client back to the MMP. 4. I agree to promptly notify the MMP in the event that I become ineligible or disqualified to serve on any panel or become unable to accept referrals from the MMP. 5. I agree to submit any fee dispute arising out of a modest means referral to arbitration.
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Community Legal Access
1501 N. University Ave. Suite 250
Little Rock, AR 72207
Phone: 501-478-9344 (call or text)
Email: Director@Communitylegalaccess.org
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