Wilson Office
208 Goldsboro Street
, East, Wilson, NC 27893
MAP New location!
252-291-6851; FAX:
252-291-6407
TO REQUEST LEGAL HELP, CALL: 1-866-219-5262 (toll free)
The legal staff of Legal Aid of North Carolina - Wilson Office
provides legal assistance in civil matters (non-criminal matters) to eligible,
low-income clients who have problems with their basic needs and live in the
six-county area surrounding Wilson, NC:
Edgecombe County,
Greene County,
Lenoir County,
Nash County,
Wayne County and
Wilson County.
Community Economic Development cases (cases where
groups who cannot afford a private attorney seek legal assistance
with their charitable or educational activities) will be
individually reviewed and accepted, if possible.
Our Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) offers
advice and representation to low-income taxpayers in eastern North
Carolina who have disputes with the IRS.
The LANC-Wilson office also supports two offices in
Goldsboro and Rocky Mount
LANC-Goldsboro Office
(Greene, Lenoir and Wayne Counties)
102-A South William Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530 MAP
TO REQUEST LEGAL HELP: 1-866-219-5262 (1-866-219-LANC) -
toll free
LANC-Rocky Mount Office
(intake site for Edgecombe and Nash Counties) MAP
148 South Washington Street, Suite 105, Rocky Mount, NC 27802-0388
TO REQUEST LEGAL HELP, CALL: 1-866-219-5262 (toll free)
In the news
LANC
elects new directors
(July 3, 2008 media release)
Office Hours
OFFICE HOURS: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday-Friday)
TO REQUEST LEGAL HELP: 1-866-219-5262 (1-866-219-LANC) - toll free
Types of Cases Handled
Legal Aid of North Carolina cannot help people with criminal cases. However, we can
help people with civil cases, including the advice or representation on the
following:
Public Benefits
...AFDC, WORKFIRST program, Food Stamps,
Social Security and
SSI.
Housing
...mortgage foreclosures, landlord/tenant disputes,
evictions,
utilities, public and subsidized housing.
Senior Citizens matters
...nursing homes, insurance, wills, and
powers of attorney.
Consumer:
...contracts, loans, debt collection, repossessions,
credit problems,
unfair or deceptive trade practices and
bankruptcy.
Health
...Medicare, Medicaid, Hill-Burton and hospital bills.
Family Law
...domestic violence and other limited areas.
Employment
...unemployment compensation, wage disputes,
discrimination and
state employee discharges.
Education
...student and parent rights, discipline problems, and
special
education.
Civil Rights
...Discrimination based on race, sex, age, religion,
handicap and
other violations of state and federal law.
Special Projects
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Domestic Violence Initiative (Based in the Goldsboro office)
...Provides legal representation for domestic violence victims in
all
six counties. We also provide monthly custody clinics for
client-eligible individuals.
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Community Legal Education
...Provides presentations to client groups and social services
agencies regarding the legal rights of low-income people.
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Knowledge is the Key (videos)
Provides videos for individuals to view at selected sites
throughout
our service area on the following topics (Note: Contact your local
Legal Aid of North Carolina office
for list of videos viewing sites):
- "Issues in Family Law"
- "How to Purchase a Used Car"
- "Planning for Later Life"
- "Predatory Lending Practices"
- "Effective School Partnerships: Easy as 1-2-3"
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Low-Income
Taxpayer Clinic (LITC)
Offers advice and representation to low-income taxpayers in
eastern North Carolina who have disputes with the IRS.
Staff
Sharon Bey-Christopher, Managing Attorney
John Keller, Supervising Attorney
Jean Atkinson, Receptionist/Intake Specialist
Martha E. Beach, Staff Attorney
Beverly Eason, Paralegal
Gay Joyner, Paralegal/Community Education Coordinator
Kathy S. Joyner, Executive Secretary
Carolyn Kent, MFP Litigation/Administrative Paralegal
Elizabeth Krabill, Staff Attorney
Maria C. Mendoza, Domestic Paralegal
Yolanda Nowlin, Staff Attorney
Barbara Taylor, Secretarial/Support Staff
Kin Thompson, PAI Coordinator/Support Staff
Richard Trottier, Staff Attorney
Lisa M. Walter, Staff Attorney
Disclaimer
The materials contained on this website are for information and educational
purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Please contact your
Legal Aid of North Carolina office or a private attorney if you need to speak to
an attorney regarding your particular situation. See our complete
disclaimer.
Mission Statement
Legal Aid of North Carolina is a statewide, nonprofit law firm that
provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income people in
order to ensure equal access to justice and to remove legal barriers
to economic opportunity.