Need a lawyer to help apply for unemployment benefits in New York? The State Bar Association will help
The New York State Bar Association and court system have set up a network of hundreds of pro bono attorneys that will begin helping unemployed New Yorkers secure benefits starting this week.
“This is an unprecedented moment for New York and the legal community alike,” said NYSBA President Hank Greenberg. “It’s gratifying to see so many lawyers willing to put their expertise at the disposal of those who are suffering. We know that unemployment benefits are a lifeline for many families, and we welcome the opportunity to provide assistance.”
Unemployed New Yorkers should head to the website www.NYSBA.org/legalhelp, which was set up to provide resources for filing an unemployment claim. If needed, it will match people with a pro bono attorney.