The Washoe County Law Library partnered with the Northern Nevada Women Lawyers Association on Thursday to host "Lawyer in the Library."
The event is held annually honoring Law Day, providing legal services covering a wide range of concerns.
Attorneys made themselves available for questions and advice in family law, general law, tenant-landlord issues, and probate law.
In-person service welcomed walk-ins on a first come, first serve basis.
"You're getting 15 minutes of advice," said family law practitioner Bronagh Kelly. "Someone can't solve your whole case for you, but a lot of times the issues we see are clients at events like this, having our 'How do I file? Where do I find the form? What is my step? What are my basic rights?' Family law is something that can really touch everyone's lives whether it's a domestic relations situation, custody dispute, divorce, alimony, really anything."
Tenant-landlord issues was at the forefront of heated problems, addressing astronomical fees, late charges, unstated rent increases. wrongfully evicted tenants.
With this event, people experiencing these circumstances are able to find the assistance they need to proceed in the right direction.
Disabled veteran Chet Duda shared his story. It underlines a deeper-rooted situation he faced.
While continuing to pay his rent and receiving unexplained charges, he was then slapped with an eviction.
"What I'm looking for today is what I need to do to process," he said. "Because this is bogus, this is illegal, this is fraudulent, and actually there is criminal charges here."
Outside of today's "Law Day" event, lawyers are readily available weekly for legal counsel.
Tuesdays provide open session for family law advice, and Wednesday's cover general law and tenant-landlord issues.
Registration is required, and walk-ins are not accepted.
For additional information and details, you can contact the Law Library at (775) 328-3250.
