Texas Disaster Legal Help Podcast
This podcast is part of a coordinated project between Lone Star Legal Aid, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, and Texas RioGrande Legal Aid aimed at improving access to justice for those affected by disasters. Our project allows both disaster survivors and pro bono attorneys to access critical resources in one place while at the same time making it easier to connect disaster survivors needing legal help with volunteer attorneys willing to provide it. This podcast will provide critical education for volunteers so that they are ready to help if and when the next disaster strikes. You'll hear from volunteer attorneys and get a real sense of what it is like to provide this kind of service. Stay tuned and be sure to check out our website at texasdisasterlegalhelp.org!
Episodes
20 episodes
Introducing the Texas Disaster Law Task Force
The Texas Disaster Legal Help Podcast is part of a coordinated project between Lone Star Legal Aid, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, and Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, aimed at improving access to justice for those affected by disaster. I...
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Episode 20
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48:38
Record Clearing & Document Replacement During Disaster Recovery
The Texas Disaster Legal Help Podcast is part of a coordinated project between Lone Star Legal Aid, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, and Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, aimed at improving access to justice for those affected by disaster. For this episo...
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Episode 19
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1:02:43
Eviction Litigation as COVID Moratorium Ends
The Texas Disaster Legal Help Podcast is part of a coordinated project between Lone Star Legal Aid, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, and Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, aimed at improving access to justice for those affected by disaster. For this episo...
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59:03
How Drainage Issues Cause Disasters
Surface water drainage and stormwater management are critical factors in safeguarding the health and surroundings of disaster survivors in emergencies. Effective surface water drainage is vital in emergencies in which the risk of flood...
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59:54
The Future of FEMA - Will It Be More Equitable and Transparent?”
The podcast is about current updates to FEMA policy and what they may mean for future FEMA policy. Recent updates to FEMA policy are intended to increase equity in how FEMA distributes some forms of financial assistance to individuals. Our g...
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55:42
Pro Bono Spotlight with Jack Fan
Join TDLH for our first Pro Bono Spotlight featuring Jack Fan of the Fan Law Office. Hear why he volunteers and how our volunteer attorneys change lives.
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15:07
Disasters and Their Effect on the Family
Listen to our guest speakers from Texas RioGrande Legal Aid discuss the various legal issues that affect a family after a disaster. Also in this Podcast: How to spot Domestic Violence and how to help your client. Guest Sp...
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1:01:46
Avoiding Contractor Fraud After a Disaster
New Podcast from Texas Disaster Legal Help (TDLH)! After natural disasters, salespeople often go door-to-door in damaged neighborhoods offering cleanup or repair services. While many of these individuals are honest and reputable, other...
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58:53
Representing Legal Aid Clients
Some of our volunteer attorneys have not worked with legal aid clients before. It may be their first time to use an interpreter or work with disabled clients. Since our project is aimed at disaster survivors, our clients are often dealing wi...
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1:00:08
Ethical Considerations for Pro Bono Disaster Assistance
TDLH Podcast welcomes Claude DuCloux, former Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Texas Center of Legal Ethics and Professionalism. He will cover topics such as the new conflict of interest rules for legal aid and pro bono attorneys, attor...
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51:32
Disability Rights: Equal Access After a Disaster
Tune in to our Disability Rights podcast. This episode covers what a volunteer attorney needs to know to represent clients with disabilities effectively and make sure they received equal access to disaster resources.Guest Speak...
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55:19
Disaster Preparedness for the Law Practitioner
Every lawyer needs a disaster plan for their practice. Not only to save their livelihood but also to continue to meet their ethical obligations to the clients. Winter Storm Uri taught that no area in Texas is truly safe from the danger posed...
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55:11
Unemployment Benefits During and After a Disaster
Tune in to hear about who qualifies for unemployment during a disaster, the unemployment application process, and how to appeal if your client is denied rightfully owed benefits. Guest Speakers: Dave Mausch and Katy Youker from ...
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1:00:18
Consumer Debt Issues After a Disaster
Tune in as TDLH discusses consumer debt issues and how to fight debt collection lawsuits for those affected financially by a disaster. Guest Speakers: Paige Hoyt, Attorney of Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
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1:02:29
Remote Advocacy: The New Normal
Tune in to hear tips on how to prep a client for a remote hearing, handling exhibits during the trial, and how to look your best at virtual hearings. Guest Speakers: Heather Keegan, Litigator Director at Lone Star Legal Aid.Guest Spe...
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1:00:41
The Importance of Title Clearing for Disaster Survivors
Join Texas Disaster Legal Help (TDLH) for their new podcast on title clearing. Listen as Speaker Dina Hardwick delves into the effects of an uncleared title on a disaster survivor. Learn quick ways to clear the title without probate. Find ou...
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1:00:58
Recovery After a Disaster: FEMA Appeals
Join the TDLH Podcast team as they talk with Christina Brown and Chase Porter about common oversights in the initial FEMA application and how to appeal a decision. Visit our website
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1:02:15
Disasters and Evictions
Join the Texas Disaster Legal Help team as they talk about the most recent evictions law related to disasters and the COVID-19 crisis.Special guest speakers Fred Fuchs and Christina Trejo.Visit our website at ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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