Eviction Defense at VLP
Attorney of the Morning
The Volunteer Lawyers Project defends low-income tenants in Landlord/Tenant proceedings through our Attorney of the Morning Program (AOM). This highly successful program, replicated across the country, helps vulnerable families in our community avoid homelessness.
If you are facing an eviction in the City of Buffalo, please show up at Court (Part 17, 7th Floor of Buffalo City Court – 50 Delaware Ave.) on your scheduled date, sign in with the clerk and you will be asked if you would like to speak to an Attorney.
VLP participates in Attorney of the Morning on Tuesday mornings (9:30 am – 11:30 am) and afternoons (2:00 pm – 4:00 pm) only. Other legal services agencies provide free legal services on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
We have coordinators on-site to do client intake/screenings and to assist you. VLP paralegals or interns conduct client intake for income eligibility and clients consult with a VLP or volunteer attorney who will assist them in negotiating a settlement with their landlord or in arguing their case in front of the judge. AOM is also a valuable experience for our volunteer attorneys, providing them the opportunity to complete client intake, negotiate with opposing counsel, and argue before the court. If you are an attorney interested in volunteering for AOM, please visit our pro bono sign up page at www.ecbavlp.com/probono or contact Maria Valeri, Pro Bono Manager, at mvaleri@ecbavlp.com
