Fire survivors can get free or affordable legal help with variety of issues, such as:
- Insurance claims for medical bills, loss of property, and loss of life
- New wills, powers of attorney, and other legal papers lost during the disaster
- Home-repair contracts and contractors
- Problems with landlords
- Proof of home ownership
- FEMA appeals
Oregon Disaster Legal Services website (lots of info and free resources)
ABA Disaster Legal Services (free for low-income fire survivors)
- All issues: (800) 621-3362 [for TTY call (800) 462-7585]
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association (free for qualified fire survivors):
Center for Non-Profit Legal Services
- Landlord / Tenant and Housing issues: 541-779-7291 [seniors call 541-779-7000] or visit office at 225 W. Main St, Medford.
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (free for low-income)
- Foreclosure: (503) 227-0198 or (855) 412-8828
- Public Benefits (government assistance programs like SSI, SNAP, TANF): (800) 520-5292
- Income Tax: (888) 610-8764
Oregon State Bar Lawyer Referral Service (fee-based, but a reduced-fee program is available)
- All issues: (503) 684-3763 or (800) 452-7636
More resources:
Mobile Home park residents
Insurance claim disputes