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In August of 2018, Mr. Singh was the target of an investment Ponzi scheme. Through diligent investigation and litigation, LAWO was able to recover all of Mr. Singh’s money and additional damages. The case settled for just under $400,000, an astounding and life-changing amount for a man who had once been homeless, due to this fraudulent company.

Read how LAWO and our partners at ABLE worked together on George's legal housing issue.

Read about three projects LAWO has implemented to provide much-needed services to survivors of domestic violence.

A walk-in client at LAWO's Outreach office at Job and Family Services, Lena requested and received help when facing an eviction in municipal court.

LAWO recently helped Sophia break free of crippling credit card debt.

LAWO is determined to keep moving toward racial equity for our clients, our firm, and our community. We are currently seeking a consultant who can work with us in accomplishing our next set of race equity goals through our Race Equity Advocacy Project. 

Helpful tips older adults can take to avoid online scammers.

LAWO’s Pro Bono Program has something for everyone. We offer a range of opportunities to get involved, including counsel and advice, limited legal assistance, clinic participation, material development, co-counseling, mentoring, research, full case representation, and more. We also offer various events for volunteer attorneys through Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits, other trainings, and pro bono celebrations. When you volunteer with our program, you receive malpractice coverage as well as support and resources to help achieve lasting impact in the lives of the clients you help.

LAWO's Plan Ahead and Protect Yourself Legal Series for Seniors is a free service for low-income older adults to help them understand their legal rights, avoid abuse and victimization, and protect their safety, assets, income, and independence. Learn how the program provided invaluable assistance to Rudy and Greta.

Through recent Right to Counsel housing legislation passed in Toledo, LAWO has protected numerous individuals and families against unfair evictions so that they may stay safely in their homes. Here’s how we helped Paula, a mother of three children, improve her family’s rental housing conditions.