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Library of Legal Resources and
Emergency Services Related to the Fires

LACBA is pleased to provide this centralized listing of resources for members of the public impacted by the fires and attorneys providing pro bono services. It is our hope that these resources will be helpful in navigating the various legal issues implicated by the fires.  The resources listed here represent the efforts of the legal community at large and will come from a wide variety of sources, including LACBA and other bar associations and non-profit legal organizations from throughout the country. Any resource posted or linked in this library will recognize the identity of the organization responsible for creation of the resource.

We regularly update this listing. If you would like to add any material to this listing, please contact our Director of Web Services, Tom Horne.

DISCLAIMER:  This listing is provided solely for informational purposes and for the convenience of communities impacted by the fires. Inclusion in this list does not signify endorsement by LACBA of any provider or the content of any legal resource.  LACBA is not providing legal advice, and users are advised to conduct their own research and seek legal or other professional advice on their specific situation.
 

I. LEGAL RESOURCES

A. BANKRUPTCY AND FINANCE

B. CONSUMER TIPS AND FRAUD PREVENTION

C. DOCUMENT AND RECORD REPLACEMENT

D. EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDERS

E. EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE ISSUES

F. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

G. FEMA, SBA LOANS,  AND OTHER DISASTER RELIEF

H. INSURANCE

I. REAL ESTATE AND HOUSING-RELATED ISSUES

J. TAXATION

K. IMPACT OF LUMP SUM SETTLEMENT AND INSURACNE PAYMENTS

II. TRAINING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAWYERS AND LAW STUDENTS

III. LAWYER REFERRAL / LEGAL AID CLINICS / WORKSHOPS

IV. EMERGENCY SERVICES

  

I. LEGAL RESOURCES

(Topics Listed in Alphabetical Order)
 

A. BANKRUPTCY AND FINANCE:

B. CONSUMER TIPS AND FRAUD PREVENTION:

C. DOCUMENT AND RECORD REPLACEMENT:

D. EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDERS:

E. EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE ISSUES:

F. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

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ASH/HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

G. FEMA, SBA LOANS,  AND OTHER DISASTER RELIEF:

H. INSURANCE:

I. REAL ESTATE AND HOUSING-RELATED ISSUES:
 

J. TAXATION:


K. IMPACT OF LUMP SUM SETTLEMENT AND INSURACNE PAYMENTS

Lump Sums and Public Benefits Training
Learn about major benefits programs and how to manage eligibility when receiving a lump sum for both means-tested and not means-tested benefits.
Register Here
November 19, 2:00 pm
Provider: Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

 

II. TRAINING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAWYERS AND LAW STUDENTS

 
TRAINING:
 


VOLUNTEERING:

  • Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA):  Volunteers are needed to assist survivors of the 2025 L.A .Wildfires with affirmative claims on behalf of tenants.  More than 5 months after the fires, many tenants are still unable to return to their rental unit because their home has not been remediated.  Tenants are seeking assistance with demand letters for remediation, return of their security deposit, and rent.   If you are interested in volunteering, contact NLSLA director of pro bono, Skip Koenig at skipkoenig@nlsla.org.   Volunteers are to provide assistance and advice at in-person FEMA Appeals clinics.  The Clinics are held at Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena twice a month, on Thursdays from Noon to 2:00 p.m.  See the FEMA training video linked here. To indicate your interest in volunteering, contact NLSLA director of pro bono, Skip Koenig: skipkoenig@nlsla.org
     
  • The Neighbors of Altadena Support Coalition is looking for volunteers for their Saturday clinics at the St. Bede Parish Center in La Canada from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m..  To indicate your interest in volunteering, please contact Moira Hummel.

III. LAWYER REFERRAL / LEGAL AID CLINICS / WORKSHOPS

 

DISASTER RELIEF PRO BONO CLINICS AND WORKSHOPS

ASSISTANCE WITH FAMILY LAW AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ISSUES RELATED TO THE FIRES

  • LevittQuinn Family Law Center
    https://levittquinn.org/
    The LevittQuinn team is focused on providing assistance to wildfire victims with child custody disputes, enforcement of support orders, housing displacement, guardianship issues, and jurisdictional challenges. They offer both free and sliding-scale services including family law attorneys who can take on limited scope cases.
     
  • Survivor Justice Center
    https://survivorsjusticecenter.org/
    The Survivor Justice Center is actively supporting individuals facing the intersection of domestic violence and the ongoing fire disaster. They are helping survivors secure protection orders, replace vital documents, and find safe housing options. Their team is also providing mental health support and other critical resources to help stabilize the lives of survivors.
    Get Help: Survivor Justice Center - Domestic Violence | Sexual Assault
     
  • Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law
    https://www.hbcfl.org/
    The Harriett Buhai Center can provide family law legal services for low-income residents of Los Angeles County who are victims of the ongoing wildfires.  Harriett Buhai focuses on issues related to child custody, parentage, domestic violence, restraining orders, and housing displacement. Their team anticipates a rise in incidents of domestic violence due to the ongoing crisis and is prepared to offer both immediate legal aid and long-term support.
     
  • Virtual Settlement Officer (VSO) Program
    Three hours of no-cost mediation services for family-law-related issues for wildfire victims (e.g. modification of custody or support).
    Refer a case for assignment here.
    Provider: LACBA Family Law Section
     

LISTING OF LEGAL AID ORGANIZATIONS AND LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICES

The document linked below provides a comprehensive listing of legal aid organizations and lawyer referral services:

LACBA’s Lawyer Referral Service can be found here:

See also the Disaster Legal Services of the American Bar Association for low-income survivors of the fires here.

 

IV. EMERGENCY SERVICES

 

GENERAL-COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF RESOURCES IN RESPONSE TO THE FIRES:

DEBRIS REMOVAL:

DISASTER HELP CENTERS:

EMERGENCY CONTACTS:

HOUSING:

MENTAL HEALTH:

PUBLIC BENEFITS:

Public Benefits After a Disaster
Provider:  Disaster Legal Assistance Collaborative

PUBLIC HEALTH:

SUPERIOR COURT PAUSES DELINQUENCY COLLECTIONS:

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