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Solving Injustice
Our mission is to provide access to justice for the residents of Bayview/Hunters Point, the highest need neighborhood in San Francisco.… Read More
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The Problem
Solving injustice requires lawyers. Our legal system is so complicated that without lawyers, people cannot enforce their rights. Lawyers hold all the keys and control all the doors in today's world, yet there are so few dedicated to serving the needs of disadvantaged communities.
According to the legal services corporation, over 80% of the legal needs of Americans are not met with the help of a legal service provider. There are about 15 times more lawyers serving the needs of the general population as that serve the needs of the poor.
This disparity prevents tenants, workers, and consumers from ensuring that they have adequate housing, safe workplaces, and fair creditors. It also prevents local residents and groups from using the law to positively move the community forward.
Click here to learn more about our mission.Who We Are
We are lawyers, law students, investigators, advocates, consultants, and community members who are united by a passion for justice and a love of Bayview/Hunters Point. The story of how we got here is a fascinating showcase of the power of perseverance. Click here to read our story.
But our story is not over. We have big plans for growing our impact and ability to serve the community. Click here to read our vision.
Injustice is a socially created problem. It can be solved, and it's up to us to solve it. Our Staff | Our Volunteers
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Since we opened in January 2013 we have:
What We Do
In order to solve injustice, we have two programs. The first utilizes an innovative model to serve the legal needs of everyone in the neighborhood who cannot afford a lawyer, in any legal subject area. We do all the work on a case before litigation: investigation, research, mediation, administrative filings, and negotiated settlements. We also help prepare clients for small claims court, or if they have a lot of potential damages, we work with our partners to find pro bono or low-cost counsel. Click here to read about our legal services program.
Our second program creatively uses the law to build local wealth. The first stage of this program is to help local businesses attract investment through direct public offerings on a web platform we're constructing. The second stage is to use this exchange to fund development of community-owned real property. The third stage is to build local wealth through diversified ownership of these local assets. Click here to read about our community development program.
4622 3rd St.