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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
Nassau,
Bahamas - The progressive firm of Halsbury Chambers will hosts its 10th
Annual Free Legal Clinic, under the theme “Information You Need for the
Life You Want” on Saturday the 20th September 2014 at its law office
located on Village Road from 9am to 3pm.
Launched in 2004 as a community outreach effort to provide free legal
advice and bridge the gap between the legal community and the public,
the free clinics in the past have attracted hundreds of persons.
Nerissa Greene, Partner at the law firm, said that, “attorneys will be
available from 9am to 3pm to give free legal advice on a wide range of
legal issues such as mortgages, conveyances, wills, probate, divorces,
adoption, personal injury, wrongful dismissal, immigration applications,
trade marks, copyright and formation of companies”. Greene stated that
persons can call the law firm at 393-4551 to make an appointment to
consult with an attorney free of charge on Saturday, the 20th September
2014.
Greene expressed her excitement about the fact that Halsbury Chambers
believes in giving back. “If I am correct, no other law firm has taken
such a bold position consistently for the last 10 years!” Ms. Greene
acknowledged that although she is most grateful for the attorneys in her
firm for volunteering their time and effort, it must be acknowledged
that the events, past and present, would not have been a reality if it
were not for Halsbury Chambers Management team and support staff.
"I am most pleased that the firm has continued with such a wonderful
community service, even during the rough economic climate, when I think
it is most needed” said Branville McCartney, Founding Partner of the
firm. “I have had a significant number of persons approach me over the
years and told me that they benefited greatly from these Free Legal
Clinics. I would certainly encourage all persons to take advantage of
the opportunity” said McCartney.
When the firm introduced the free legal clinic in 2004, Branville
McCartney said he wanted to close the perceived gap between the legal
fraternity and the general public, claiming that even the word
fraternity hinted at an almost unapproachable social standing. From
their inception, the clinics have become a fall calendar fixture,
drawing hundreds.
Halsbury Chambers is a full service law firm. It is the only law firm
in the Bahamas to be a member of the International Lawyers Network
(ILN); an association of 91 high quality full service law firms with
over 5000 lawyers world wide. The network provides clients with easily
accessible legal services in 70 countries on six continents. In 2006
Halsbury Chambers hosted an International Lawyers conference at
Atlantis. Hundreds of persons were in attendance from countries around
the world and perhaps the first of its kind ever in the Bahamas.
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