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Know Your Rights for Visitation in Long-Term Care Facilities During Covid

View this brief guide to visitation rights in long term care facilities for residents, families, and advocates.

LEGALEase Pamphlets

Ever wished you had an easy way to explain a legal topic? The LEGALEase Pamphlet series was created by NYSBA’s Section and Committee members to do just that. From establishing a will to buying real estate, these pamphlets are the perfect way to share basic information with the general public.

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Helpful Forms

NYSBA DIY Forms are available for court users who don’t have a lawyer and legal services and pro bono attorneys and staff helping clients who cannot afford lawyers.

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Labor & Employment Law Guides

NYSBA’s Labor & Employment Law Section is committed to creating helpful guides that members of the public will find useful. Please review our available resources.

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Client Rights & Responsibilities

Client Rights and Responsibilities

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Lawyer Referral Service

Need to find an attorney to take on your case? Our Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) team is here to help. When you call LRIS, you will be asked what county you are calling from and where in New York you would like to consult with an attorney. From there, the LRIS staff will ask you to describe your problem and will guide you towards the right resource for your situation, all under the strictest confidence. You can call our service at 800-342-3661 (M – F from 8 a.m. -12 p.m.) You can also request a referral online or summit a question to lrs@nysba.org

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Pro Bono Services

The NYSBA COVID-19 Pro Bono Network connects volunteer attorneys with New Yorkers in order to handle a surge in legal matters resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and ensuing economic fallout. Our volunteer attorneys are ready to help should you need assistance with handling the small estate of a loved one who passed away from COVID-19 or with claiming unemployment insurance benefits.

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Law, Youth and Citizenship

The Law, Youth and Citizenship (LYC) Program promotes citizenship and law-related education in schools throughout New York State. LYC assists educators in teaching ethics, civility, and professionalism through summer institutes, enrichment programs, Mock trial, and more.

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