Client Centered. Community Focused. Pro Bono Powered.
VOLS provides free civil legal services to low-income New Yorkers through close partnerships with community-based organizations, law firms and companies. Our vision is access to justice for every New Yorker.
Our Services
VOLS’ free legal services support New Yorkers with limited access to resources as they face their civil legal challenges.
Our legal programs support older adults with incapacity and life planning, immigrant young people and families navigating immigration laws, individuals seeking access to public benefits, small business owners with transactional legal challenges, and incarcerated mothers with family law questions.
What's New At VOLS
Lawsuit settlement creates new NYCHA procedures
In 2012, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) implemented a policy of aggressively requiring tenants, most of them elderly…
Bill Lienhard Featured in Pro Bono Institute’s PBEye
Bill Lienhard, VOLS' Executive Director, was featured recently in the Pro Bono Institute's PBEye, as part of the Pro Bono Institute's…
Pro Bono Institute’s PBEye Features VOLS Executive Director
VOLS Executive Director Bill Lienhard was featured in Pro Bono Institute's PBEye series. Pro Bono Institute's PBEye Video: Why Do Pro Bono? Bill Lienhard, Volunteers…
July 22nd Volunteer Appreciation Celebration
Guests Enjoying the celebration at Galerie Lelong On a beautiful summer evening, Tuesday, July 22nd, over 50 guests, including pro…
NYT: “When Poverty Makes You Sick, a Lawyer Can Be the Cure” Illuminates Work of VOLS’ Hospital-Based Children’s Project
The New York Times article, "When Poverty Makes You Sick, a Lawyer Can Be the Cure," illuminates the kind of work done by…
NYT: “In Labor, In Chains” Highlights Issue of Shackling Pregnant Prisoners
Though shackling pregnant prisoners is illegal in many states, it still occurs frequently. New York Times Article: In Labor, in Chains:…
