Overview of Cost Effectiveness of Civil Legal Services
November 11, 2008
An outline of how providing state funding for civil legal services will ultimately save the state money. Read More

Why Civil Legal Services are a Cost Effective Investment for the State of New York
October 3, 2008
Ensuring adequate funding for civil legal services is not just the right thing to do, it’s an economically sound investment that generates economic activity and helps state and local governments avoid substantial costs. Read More

2008 Pathways to Justice Conference Keynote Speech
Three Phases of Justice for the Poor: From Charity to Discretion to Right
June 7, 2008
The closing keynote speech of retired Justice Earl Johnson, Jr. at the 2008 Pathways to Justice Conference. Read More

Time for a Change
Restore Last Year's Historic Investment in Civil Legal Services
January 1, 2008
A call to the Legislature to resotre core state funding for civil legal services (2008) Read More

IOLA “Comparability” Regulations Proposed
June 1, 2007
Proposed changes to the IOLA regulations could result in a $45 million infusion into legal services in New York State, restoring the system to its early 1990s capacity. Read More

Governor Spitzer’s First Budget Includes Funding for Civil Legal Services
February 1, 2007
We are extremely pleased to report that for the first time, the Executive Budget includes state funding for the general delivery of civil legal services. Clearly Governor Eliot Spitzer understands the critical role that legal services plays in ensuring a level playing field and expanding access to justice for those most in need. Read More