Karen Brown

Specialties & Capabilities

• Standard Residential Closings

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

The Atlanta Legal Aid Society is dedicated to providing free civil legal assistance to individuals in need, ensuring access to justice, protecting their rights, and securing their safety and stability. Established in 1924, this esteemed organization has been a cornerstone of support for low-income residents across metro Atlanta for over a century.

With a robust team of 75 lawyers and 700 dedicated volunteers, Atlanta Legal Aid Society annually handles nearly 21,000 cases. They operate five neighborhood offices in Fulton, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, and Gwinnett counties, alongside specialized offices within Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta hospitals and a medical-legal partnership at Grady Hospital. This extensive network allows them to reach tens of thousands of people each year.

Their comprehensive range of services addresses critical areas of civil law, including:

• Housing: Assisting clients with maintaining homes, increasing access to affordable housing, and improving living conditions.
• Consumer Issues: Fighting against predatory debt collectors, unfair practices, and other threats to economic stability.
• Family Law: Legalizing family relationships, securing custody and child support, and protecting victims of domestic violence.
• Health & Disability Rights: Advocating for individuals with health issues and disabilities, ensuring access to healthcare, public benefits, and community-based services.
• Elder Law: Providing specialized legal aid for seniors aged 60 and over, covering benefits, home preservation, probate, and protection against abuse.
• Veterans Law: Assisting unhoused or housing-unstable veterans with eviction defense, VA benefits, public benefits, and end-of-life planning.

The Atlanta Legal Aid Society is committed to making a lasting impact, as evidenced by their involvement in significant cases like Olmstead v. L.C., which ordered the desegregation of state mental institutions, and their work against predatory lending practices. They empower vulnerable populations to navigate complex legal systems and achieve greater stability and independence.