Neighborhood Legal Services Celebrates the Grand Opening of Their New Office Space on Court St. in Downtown Buffalo

Neighborhood Legal Services, the largest free civil legal services provider to low-income individuals and families in Western New York, proudly announces the grand opening of its newest office space located at 47 Court St. in downtown Buffalo. The grand opening event will take place on October 16th, showcasing the ground level entry ‘retail type’ space that welcomes walk-in applicants Monday – Friday from 9 am to 4:30 pm. The new office space signifies Neighborhood Legal Services’ commitment to expanding access to justice and civil legal services for low-income Buffalo and Erie County residents. With a prime location in the heart of downtown Buffalo, the office will serve as an accessible civil legal services intake hub for Western New York’s most vulnerable residents in need of the essentials of life: food, shelter, safety and healthcare.

“We are excited to open the doors of our fifth office at 47 Court St. to continue our mission of providing high-quality legal services to individuals and families who may otherwise go without their most basic needs being met, such as food, shelter and safety,” said Lauren Breen, Executive Director of Neighborhood Legal Services.” This new office space increases the visibility of our agency and enhances client access to our services, promoting equity and fairness in the legal system.” Attendance will include longtime Neighborhood Legal Services supporters, including local officials and community leaders. Attendees will have the opportunity to view the new facility and learn more about the range of legal services offered by Neighborhood Legal Services, including assistance with housing, benefits, domestic violence prevention and disability rights.

Neighborhood Legal Services has served low-income Western New Yorkers for almost 50 years, advocating for the rights of low-income individuals and championing access to justice for all. NLS has served tens of thousands of Western New Yorkers and is committed to serving more through its newest office. The organization’s expansion to 47 Court St. underscores its commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the community and ensuring access to legal representation for all.

For more information about Neighborhood Legal Services and its services, please visit nls.org.

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Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS) is a nonprofit agency dedicated to providing free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families in Western New York. Since 1970, NLS has been a leading advocate for social justice and equality, offering legal representation in a wide range of civil matters including housing, public benefits, domestic violence prevention and disability rights. With two offices in downtown Buffalo and additional offices in Niagara Falls, Lockport and Batavia, Neighborhood Legal Services is committed to empowering individuals and communities through access to justice. For more information, visit nls.org (https://nls.org).

Join staff, board members and community partners for the presentation and acknowledgement of the grand opening of the new client office located at 47 Court St. The presentation of the new office will occur at Neighborhood Legal Services’ main office located at 237 Main St., on October 16th from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. Entrance can be found through the Marin Building (formerly Main-Seneca Building) doors. For exclusive press photos at the new office space, interviews, or quotes for press, please contact:

Kartika Carr, Development and Marketing Coordinator – Neighborhood Legal Services

Phone: 716-228-7812 | Email: kcarr@nls.org

About Neighborhood Legal Services:

Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free legal assistance to low-income individuals and families in Western New York. Since 1970, NLS has been a leading advocate for social justice and equality, offering legal representation in a wide range of civil matters including housing, public benefits, domestic violence prevention and disability rights. With two offices in downtown Buffalo and additional offices in Niagara Falls, Lockport and Batavia, Neighborhood Legal Services is committed to empowering individuals and communities through access to justice. For more information, visit nls.org (https://nls.org).