What's New

Volunteer Attorney Tonya Cammon Saves Client's Only Retirement Asset.
A tornado toppled trees on an elderly lady's home, causing severe damage to it, and her homeowner’s insurance wouldn't pay for the damage. She had an exemplary history of paying her homeowner’s insurance premium for 18 years. However, this year, she forgot to send in the payment. She did send in a check, but it was late. read more

Legal Aid of East Tennessee’s Pro Se / Self Help Divorce Project
LAET sponsors self-help divorce clinics for low-income residents of several of the counties in the LAET service area. read more

What’s New in Our Southern Service Area
The Southern Region has two new employees: staff attorney Lori Spencer and paralegal Ko Alexander. The Southern Region is now the recipient of Title III Legal Assistance of Seniors funds through the Southeast Area Agency on Aging and disability. read more

Legal Aid Helps Abandoned Teenager Get Necessary Dental Care
Tina (not her real name) is a 16 year old girl who has been abandoned by her parents and is in foster care with the Department of Children’s Services. Tina was in desperate need of a crown for one of her teeth and her dentist requested approval from TennCare to have the procedure done. read more

LAET Creates Toll Free Latino Hotline for Spanish Speaking Clients.
The Latino hotline is a phone number that can be used by Spanish speakers in the 27 counties of East Tennessee to reach an LAET staff person who speaks their own language. This number can be called for no charge at 1-866-408-6573. read more