Child abuse and neglect across the Ozarks is brought to light by the Springfield News-Leader. To read the full article visit: http://www.news-leader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012201150327.
News Archive 2012
January 2012
Child Abuse Tuesday January 17, 2012
Abusers Use Custody Battles as a Way to Seek Control Tuesday January 17, 2012
As part of the Child Abuse and Neglect series by the Springfield News-Leader, LSSM Staff Attorney Kendall Seal provides input on child custody proceedings and how abusers may use the system as a way to control their vi… » Read More
February 2012
Free Tax Preparation for Low-Income People Monday February 13, 2012
This tax season, Springfield, MO residents with incomes of $31,000 or less (any age) or up to $57,000 (age 51 or less and 65 or older) can get free help in preparing their tax returns through Volunteer Income Tax Assi… » Read More
Funding For Legal Aid is Drying Up Wednesday February 15, 2012
Missouri Lawyers Weekly recently highlighted federal funding cuts for the four Missouri Legal Services programs. Read the entire article at http://molawyersmedia.com/blog/2012/02/03/legal-services-corp-faces-shrinking… » Read More
Foreclosure Deal May Offer Relief Tuesday February 21, 2012
The Springfield News-Leader highlights foreclosures in the Springfield Metropolitan area and work by Legal Services Staff Attorney Summer Masterson . To read the full story visit http://www.news-leader.com/article/201… » Read More
March 2012
Domestic Violence Fatality Review Monday March 26, 2012
Recently LSSM hosted a mock domestic violence fatality review. The review trainer was Matthew Dale, senior consultant for the National Domestic Violence Fatality Review Initiative. The day long training provided comm… » Read More
LSSM Staff Works MARC in Branson, MO Monday March 26, 2012
LSSM staff recently worked the Multi-Agency Relief Center (MARC) in Branson, MO. The one-stop shop of relief resources for victims of the Tornado was designed for agencies to work together to help people within the re… » Read More
May 2012
Equal Access to Justice Award Presented Wednesday May 2, 2012
Attorney Lisa Simms was presented the Equal Access to Justice Award during the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association's (SMBA) Law Day Celebration on May 1, 2012. The Equal Access to Justice Award was established to… » Read More
LSSM Spotlights Attorney James R. Sharp Friday May 4, 2012
LSSM recognizes Attorney James R. Sharp for his pro bono work under the "Helping Parents Help Children" project. The project is a partnership between LSSM and the Missouri Public Defenders Office. To read the full st… » Read More
The Missouri Bar Wall of Fame Friday May 4, 2012
The Missouri Bar has posted its 2011 Pro Bono Wall of Fame. LSSM extends a heartfelt thank you to its volunteers. Visit http://www.mobarprobono.net/wof/.
BBB ALERT Monday May 7, 2012
The Better Business Bureau warns of door-to-door scams hitting the Ozarks. To learn more visit: http://swmo.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-door-to-door-scams-hitting-the-ozarks-34035.
