Beginning next week - The People’s Law School, a partnership of Legal Aid Society (LAS) and the Nashville Community Education Commission. People’s Law School instructors explain your legal rights and responsibilities. But they can’t give legal advice about your individual legal problem at the class. They can refer you to Legal Aid’s legal advice clinics where you can get legal advice from a lawyer at no charge. Classes are held at Cohn Learning Center, 4805 Park Ave. in West Nashville AND at Wright Middle School, 180 McCall Street in Nashville on most Thursday evenings from May 29-July 17. Pre-registration is not required but is recommended. You can take as many classes as you want. To sign up, call 615-298-8050. Or, go to the Nashville Community Education Commission web site at nashville.gov/ce. Advance Care Planning Lawyer: L. Johnson Learn the basics of 4 must-have legal documents. A lawyer who practices elder law will explain powers of attorney, naming someone to make your health care decisions, advance care plans and wills. Thurs. May 29, 2014 Cohn School 6:00 – 7:30 P.M. Room 110 Thurs. June 5, 2014 Wright Middle School 6:00 – 7:30 P.M. Basics of Consumer Bankruptcy Lawyer: M. Chessman Learn from an experienced bankruptcy lawyer: the kinds of bankruptcy, who qualifies for them, what bankruptcy can and cannot do, bankruptcy steps, and tips on choosing a bankruptcy lawyer. Thurs. June 26, 2014 Cohn School 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. Room 110 Thurs. July 17, 2014 Wright Middle School 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. How to live in the U. S. with permission Lawyers: C. Sengkhounmany (LAS) and D. Gerhart Lawyers will explain the basics of U.S. immigration law. Learn standard ways to immigrate to the U.S., complexities of immigration laws, recent changes, and how to avoid scams. Thurs. June 12, 2014 Cohn School 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. Room 110 Thurs. June 26, 2014 Wright Middle School 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. Medicaid for Nursing Home Care and Home Care Lawyer: R. Overby (LAS) Learn from an experienced health law attorney how to apply for help paying for TennCare/Medicaid for home and community based services or care in a nursing home. This class will include income guidelines and other Medicaid rules. Thurs. July 17, 2014 Cohn School 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. Room 110 Thurs. June 12, 2014 Wright Middle School 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. Renter’s Rights Lawyers: C. Abely (LAS) and J. Thomas (LAS) Are you a renter or a landlord? Learn from a lawyer the legal rights of a renter. Learn what to look for in a lease, how to get your landlord to make repairs, how to get back your security deposit, and much more. Thurs. July 10, 2014 Cohn School 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. Room 110 Thurs. June 19, 2014 Wright Middle School 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. Social Security Options Lawyer: R. Overby (LAS) A lawyer experienced in Social Security law and a former Social Security office director will explain how to apply for and get: Social Security retirement, disability, spousal and child benefits, Medicare health insurance, Supplemental Security Income disability and old age benefits Thurs. June 19, 2014 Cohn School 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. Room 110 Thurs. July 10, 2014 Wright Middle School 6:00 – 7:00 P.M.
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