Client Centered. Community Focused. Pro Bono Powered.
VOLS partners with New York City’s community organizations, law firms and companies
to provide free civil legal services to New Yorkers with limited access to resources.
Our Services
VOLS’ free legal services support New Yorkers with limited access to resources as they face their civil legal challenges.
VOLS works with older adults, immigrant youth, individuals seeking public benefits, small business owners, and incarcerated mothers.
What's New At VOLS
Recent court case may spell trouble for some rent-regulated tenants
Dear Friends,New York’s second-highest court (the Appellate Division, 1st Department) recently issued a potentially troublesome decision concerning the question of…
When there’s no power of attorney — resources for people who want to petition for guardianship
Dear Friends,As you know, we at the VOLS Elderly Project help seniors obtain powers of attorney mainly so that they…
Microenterprise Project Client to Host Hip Hop Show at South Bronx Ignites
One of the great things about providing pro bono legal assistance is the way that volunteering can connect lawyers to…
Vegan Soul Food Restaurant, Microenterprise Client, in Village Voice
Seasoned Vegan, a client of the Microenterprise Project, was reviewed recently in the Village Voice. Village Voice Article: Seasoned Vegan Serves…
Voice of America Features VOLS Immigration Project Client
VOLS and Fried Frank win Green Card for mother of Air Force staff sergeant. Voice of America features VOLS: Pro Bono…
Pro Bono Lawyers Win Legal Permanent Residence for Mother of Air Force Sergeant
Just in time for the patriotic celebrations taking place across the country, Voice of America featured a story about how…
