Legal Aid of East Tennessee

2025 Pro Bono & 60th Anniversary Celebration: Chattanooga
2025-10-23 17:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Chattanooga Whiskey Event Hall, 890 Riverfront Pkwy, Chattanooga, TN, 37402, United States
Join the celebration:
Get ready for an unforgettable evening, as we celebrate 60 years of justice, community, and the incredible spirit of service that drives it all! Since 1965, Legal Aid of East Tennessee has been transforming lives, with the assistance of our dedicated pro bono heroes.
Hosted in partnership with Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C., this year’s Pro Bono Night is more than a recognition, it’s truly an event!
As we turn 60, help us honor those who offered their time and talent to protect the rights of our most vulnerable neighbors. Their impact is real, their work is vital, and their commitment, much like our anniversary, is worth celebrating.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of LAET history. Grab your tickets now and come toast to 60 years of justice and the volunteers who make it happen.
Special guests: Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Dwight Tarwater

Free Family Law Advice Clinic (Chattanooga area)
2025-10-28 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Chattanooga Family Justice Center, 5705 Uptain Road, TN, 3
Free Family Law Advice Clinic – Chattanooga area
Tuesday, October 28, 20254:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Dr. Carol B. Bertz Family Justice Center5705 Uptain Road, Chattanooga, TN

About the Event
LAET invites local community members to a Free Family Law Advice Clinic offering one-on-one consultations with volunteer attorneys. Participants can receive free legal guidance on a variety of family law matters, including:

Divorce

Custody

Child support

Parenting plans

Whether you’re navigating a new situation or need help understanding your rights, this clinic is designed to provide clear information and practical next steps.

Registration
Pre-registration is encouraged to ensure you’ll be seen quickly.Call 423-402-4766 to reserve your spot.
Walk-in appointments will be available but is dependent upon time and available staffing.

Partners
This clinic is presented in collaboration with the Dr. Carol B. Bertz Family Justice Center, Juvenile Court of Hamilton County, Chattanooga Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, and the Tennessee Bar Association Young Lawyers Division.

Why It Matters
Every family deserves access to legal guidance and peace of mind. Through free clinics like this, LAET and our partners help strengthen families and promote safety and stability.

Washington County Legal Advice Clinic
2025-11-01 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Good Samaritan Ministries, Inc., 100 North Roan Street, Johnson City, TN, 37601, United States
Free Legal Advice Clinic
Monthly on the first Saturday (unless a holiday, then the second Saturday)
Location: Good Samaritan Ministries, Inc.
Sponsored by the Washington County Bar Association

2025 Pro Bono & 60th Anniversary Celebration: Knoxville
2025-11-13 17:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Standard Knoxville, 416 W. Jackson Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
Join the celebration:
Get ready for an unforgettable evening, as we celebrate 60 years of justice, community, and the incredible spirit of service that drives it all! Since 1965, Legal Aid of East Tennessee has been transforming lives, with the assistance of our dedicated pro bono heroes.
This year’s Pro Bono Night is more than a recognition, it’s truly an event!
As we turn 60, help us honor those who offered their time and talent to protect the rights of our most vulnerable neighbors. Their impact is real, their work is vital, and their commitment, much like our anniversary, is worth celebrating.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of LAET history. Grab your tickets now and come toast to 60 years of justice and the volunteers who make it happen.
Special guest: Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Jeffrey Bivins

Chattanooga 2025 Hall of Fame
2025-12-18 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | TN
Mark your calendars!

LAET is proud to welcome Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Dwight Tarwater as our distinguished guest at this year’s Hall of Fame event.

Justice Tarwater’s deep commitment to fairness, service, and equal access to justice makes his presence especially meaningful as we recognize the attorneys whose work strengthens families across the Tennessee Valley.

Join us as we celebrate this year’s inductees and enjoy an evening of connection, gratitude, and impact.

100 West MLK Blvd, Suite 402, Chattanooga, TN
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Drop in anytime 4:00 p.m. through 6:00 p.m.
Drinks, beverages, and hors d’oeuvres provided
No RSVP needed
Casual, business attire – or just come as you are!Metered street parking is available and parking garages are nearby. Meters are monitored until 6:00 p.m.

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet Justice Tarwater and thank our pro bono champions for changing lives throughout the Tennessee Valley.

Special thanks to the Hall of Fame committee, the Pro Bono Project, Chattanooga Whiskey, and Justice Tarwater

Marion County Intake/Interview Sessions
2026-01-23 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Marion County Justice Center, TN, United States
LEGAL AID OF EAST TENNESSEE
WILL CONDUCT LOCAL CLIENT INTAKE/INTERVIEW SESSIONS IN JASPER
at the
Marion County Justice Center
Friday, January 23, 2026
11:00 a.m. CT to 12:00 p.m. CT

Legal Aid of East Tennessee is a FREE service for low income Tennesseans and
senior adults with civil legal problems, examples being consumer, housing, veteran’s/government benefits,
domestic violence issues, and adoption.

For more information, call our firm’s office in Chattanooga at 423.756.4013

Washington County Legal Advice Clinic
2026-02-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-04 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | The Langston Centre, 315 Elm St, Johnson City, 37601, United States
Free Legal Advice Clinic: 10:00 a.m. through 12:00 p.m.
Monthly on the first Saturday (unless a holiday, then the second Saturday)
Location: The Langston Centre
315 Elm Street, Johnson City, TN 37601
Sponsored by the Washington County Bar Association

Free Legal Advice Clinic for Veterans: Knoxville Area
2026-02-11 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-08 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-10 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Knox County Public Defender’s Community Law Office, 1101 Liberty Street, Knoxville, TN, 37919
Any veteran seeking legal help is encouraged to attend the free Veteran’s Legal Advice Clinic.
NOTE: This is an ADVICE-ONLY clinic.
Veterans not able to attend in person are encouraged to use the telephone option. Preregistration is required for the telephone option, and veterans are asked to call Legal Aid of East Tennessee at (865) 637-0484 to do so.
The Veterans’ Legal Advice Clinic is a regularly scheduled legal advice clinic for veterans that began in September 2016. Since that time, hundreds of veterans have received assistance in a wide variety of legal issues, including family law, landlord/tenant, bankruptcy, criminal defense, consumer protection, contract disputes, child support, and personal injury, among other issues.
The Veterans’ Legal Advice Clinic is a joint project of the Knoxville Barristers, the Young Lawyers Division of the Knoxville Bar Association (KBA), KBA/Barristers Access to Justice Committees, Legal Aid of East Tennessee, Knox County Public Defender’s Community Law Office, the University of Tennessee College of Law, Lincoln Memorial University- Duncan School of Law, and the local VA office.

Kingsport Bar Association Free Legal Advice Clinic
2026-03-10 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-04-14 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-05-12 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-06-09 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-07-14 17:00 - 18:30 UTC | V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex, 301 Louis Street, Kingsport, TN, 37660, United States
General legal advice on civil matters (housing, benefits, taxes, estate, family, property, landlord/tenant, contract, adoptions, etc.)
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
VO Dobbins Community Center, 301 Louis St, Kingsport, TN 37660
First floor – Douglas Room

LAET Board of Directors Meeting
2026-03-26 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-18 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | TN

Knoxville Area Debt Relief Clinic
2026-03-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | TN
Attention Knoxville area:

LAET’s Debt Relief Clinic will be held on March 28, 2026.

Pre-registration is REQUIRED, so call the number listed, if you are interested in participation.

If you qualify, full information will be shared with you about next steps.

Thank you to our incredible partners:
The Knoxville Bar Association
US Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Tennessee

Estate Planning Clinic for Knox, Blount, Sevier, and Loudon counties
2026-04-18 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law, 601 West Summit Hill Drive SW, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
ATTENTION Knox, Blount, Sevier, and Loudon counties:

LAET is offering a free estate planning clinic on April 18, 2026.
Pre-registration is REQUIRED by April 3, 2026.

Full details are on the graphic.
This event will be held on the campus of Lincoln Memorial University-Duncan School of Law

NEEDED: Volunteer attorneys! If interested, contact Rebecca Spicer-Keller at RK*****@**ET.org

Thank you to our partners Lincoln Memorial University-Duncan School of Law and Egerton, McAfee, Armistead & Davis, P.C.

2026 Campaign Kick Off & Free Virtual CLE (1.5 dual credit)
2026-05-28 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | TN
Register today!
LAET will celebrate the start of our 2026 annual campaign by offering a free virtual dual hours CLE, developed and presented by Russell Fowler, Director of Litigation and Managing Attorney.
This fast-paced offering, “The Top Ten Tennessee Lawyers” will be offered via Zoom and has been approved by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 dual credit.
During this course, you’ll enjoy a survey of the top ten Tennessee lawyers of our state’s dramatic, diverse, and inspiring legal history from the territorial period to modern times. This includes litigators, judges, and scholars and the legal and major ethical challenges they confronted and overcame, thus advancing the profession, ethical standards, and justice in general.
The ethical issues confronted included dealing with corruption in the courts, such as criminal activities by lawyers and judges; lawyers’ ethical duty to advance access to justice by the poor and powerless, such as through pro bono work; the obligation to represent even the unpopular and despised; and the obligation to mentor new lawyers and strive to improve our system of justice.
Sometimes, these battles take great courage and risk. This course seeks to prove because of its obligations and ethics, what President Calvin Coolidge said is true: Law is “the highest of the professions.”

Reserve your spot today for this informative and entertaining 1.5 dual credit offering from LAET and approved by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education.
This offering will be held via Zoom.
Registrants will receive a Zoom link at the email they utilized when signing up for the CLE.
Registration link provided. You may also utilize the QR Code in the graphic to be taken to the registration page.
For any donations made during the registration process:
Legal Aid of East Tennessee (LAET) is funded in part by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). As a condition of the funding it receives from LSC, LAET is restricted from engaging in certain activities in all of its legal work – including work supported by other funding sources. LAET may not expend any funds for any activity prohibited by the Legal Services Corporation Act, 42 U.S.C. 2996 et seq. or by Public Law 104-134. Public Law 104-134 §504(d) requires that notice of these restrictions be given to all funders of programs funded by the Legal Services Corporation. For a copy of these laws or for any other information or clarifications, please contact LAET.

Family Law Advice Clinic - Chattanooga area
2026-06-03 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Chattanooga Family Justice Center, 5705 Uptain Road, TN, 3
Join LAET and our partners for a free family law legal advice clinic at the Dr. Carol B. Bertz Family Justice Center on June 3, 2026.
Walk ins are welcome, but you can call 423.402.4766 to pre-register and ensure you are seen.

Bledsoe County Intake/Interview Sessions
2026-06-23 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Bledsoe County Courthouse, TN, United States
LEGAL AID OF EAST TENNESSEE
WILL CONDUCT LOCAL CLIENT INTAKE/INTERVIEW SESSIONS IN PIKEVILLE
Bledsoe County Courthouse
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
10:00 a.m. CT through 10:00 a.m. CT
Legal Aid of East Tennessee is a FREE service for low-income and
older (60+) Tennesseans with civil (non-criminal) legal issues including
consumer, housing, veteran’s benefits, government benefits, domestic violence issues, and adoption.
For more information call
Legal Aid of East Tennessee’s Chattanooga office at 423.756.4013

Sequatchie County Intake/Interview Sessions
2026-06-23 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Sequatchie County Chancery Courthouse, 22 Cherry Street, Dunlap, TN, 37327, United States
LEGAL AID OF EAST TENNESSEE
WILL CONDUCT LOCAL CLIENT INTAKE/INTERVIEW SESSIONS IN DUNLAP
Sequatchie County Chancery (Old) Courthouse
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Beginning at 1:00 p.m. CT
Legal Aid of East Tennessee is a FREE service for low-income Tennesseans and
older adults with civil legal problems, examples being consumer, housing, veteran’s/government benefits,
domestic violence issues, and adoption.
For more information, call our firm’s Chattanooga office at 423.756.4013

Rhea County Intake/Interview Sessions at Rhea County Justice Center
2026-06-25 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Rhea County Justice Center, 7824 Rhea County Hwy, Dayton, TN - Tennessee, 37321
LEGAL AID OF EAST TENNESSEE
will conduct free local client intake/interview sessions at the Rhea County Justice Center
Rhea County Justice Center
June 25, 2026
10:00 a.m. ET through 11:00 a.m. ET
Legal Aid of East Tennessee is a FREE service for low-income Tennesseans and
older (60+) Tennesseans with civil (non-criminal) legal issues including
consumer, housing, veteran’s benefits, government benefits, domestic violence issues, and adoption.
For more information, call our firm’s Chattanooga office at 423.756.4013

Marion County Intake/Interview Sessions
2026-06-25 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Marion County Justice Center, TN, United States
LEGAL AID OF EAST TENNESSEE
WILL CONDUCT LOCAL CLIENT INTAKE/INTERVIEW SESSIONS IN JASPER
at the
Marion County Justice Center
June 25, 2026
Beginning at 1:00 p.m. CT

Legal Aid of East Tennessee is a FREE service for low income Tennesseans and
senior adults with civil legal problems, examples being consumer, housing, veteran’s/government benefits,
domestic violence issues, and adoption.

For more information, call Legal Aid of East Tennessee’s Chattanooga office at 423.756.4013
