Neighborhood Legal Services
@nlsapgh
Non-profit, public interest law firm to provide civil legal assistance to poor and vulnerable residents of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler and Lawrence Counties in PA
NLS secures justice and resolves fundamental legal problems for those who are low-income and vulnerable by providing high-quality legal services and community legal education. Please consider supporting us during this year's #OneDay campaign at: www.pittsburghgives.org/organization/nlsa
📅 Make sure you've got these upcoming events on your calendar! Visit www.nlsa.us/about-us/events/ for more information and digital event registration.
It's almost time for one of our favorite NLS traditions! Look out for members of NLS staff as they hope to encourage Pittsburgh bar exam takers with motivational signs and candy on July 28th! Good luck to everyone taking the bar! NLS is cheering for you!
Join us on July 22nd at 1pm for a free legal presentation on Criminal Record Clearing! Join us in person at PA CareerLink of Lawrence County or online on Zoom at tinyurl.com/4ubn9kv6 . For more information visit: www.nlsa.us/about-us/events/
When housing is at risk, when family safety is on the line, or when stability depends on access to skilled legal advocacy, NLS ensures that the law remains a source of protection—not a barrier. Please consider supporting our #OneDay campaign at: www.pittsburghgives.org/organization/nlsa
Join us on July 17th for a free legal presentation at VA Butler Healthcare. They will cover what financial exploitation is, common scams, and how to protect yourself and loved ones from financial exploitation. For more information: www.nlsa.us/about-us/events/
Meet our summer intern Olivia Wooley! ☀ "I’m a Sociology Pre-Law and Political Science undergraduate student going into my senior year at Ohio University! I’m from Beaver, PA, and I’ll be working in the Economic Security unit at Neighborhood this summer."
NLS offices will be closed Friday, July 3rd, in observance of the holiday. We'll reopen on Monday at 9am. NLS wishes everyone a great Fourth of July weekend! 🇺🇸
Meet our summer intern James Appel! ☀ "I am a rising 2L at Pitt Law and I am hoping to be a criminal attorney and/or work in some form of public interest law once I am an attorney. " ___ Interested in interning with NLS? Visit our www.nlsa.us/job-opportunities/
Neighborhood Legal Services leadership welcomes its incoming Board officers. Pictured from left are Kenneth J. Horoho, Jr., Esq., incoming Board President; Kristine Bergstrom, Executive Director; and Susan A. Apel, Esq., incoming Board President-Elect.
Meet our summer intern Simran Punwani!☀️ Simran is a Rising 2L at the University of Pittsburgh! __ Interested in interning with NLS? Visit our www.nlsa.us/job-opportunities/
NLS attorneys Adam DiBuo and Liz Parker presented at the ACBA bench bar on the Intersection of Housing, Family, Criminal, and Immigration Law for Low Income People.
Please join us in wishing NLS secretary Mary Beth Ladley a happy retirement! She started at NLS in 1977 and has been part of our support staff for 49 years! NLS is grateful to Mary Beth for her many years of devotion to NLS and the cause of access to justice! Thank you Mary Beth!
Yesterday, the Butler County Commissioners issued a proclamation in honor of NLS staff attorney Joan Tutak's retirement! During her time with NLS, Joan represented more than 6,295 people and obtained over 2 million dollars in benefits for her clients! Great job Joan!
Yesterday, the Butler County Commissioners issued a proclamation in honor of NLS staff attorney Joan Tutak's retirement! During her time with NLS, Joan represented more than 6,295 people and obtained over 2 million dollars in benefits for her clients! Great job Joan!
Save the date for NLS's 60th Anniversary Evening! Please join us on Tuesday, October 6th, for the legal, justice, and leadership event of the year! For more information visit: www.nlsa.us/60years/
Meet our summer intern Ashlea Eaton! ☀ "I am a rising 2L at Pitt Law. I am from Zelienople, which is about 30 minutes north of the city and I went to Pitt for undergrad!" ___ Interested in interning with NLS? Visit our www.nlsa.us/job-opportunities/
Meet our summer intern Julia Moose! ☀ Julia is a rising 2L at Pitt Law and is a native to Pittsburgh. Previously, Julia earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Florida and spent her gap year working for the Public Defender’s Office in Gainesville.
NLS is proud to partner with Rent Help PGH + Eviction Rapid Response and fellow collaborative members of the Allegheny Housing Stability Collaborative to improve access to resources and create more seamless pathways to assistance. Community Resource Guide: www.renthelppghresources.org/resourceguide
Meet our summer intern Zaha Makhdoom! ☀ "I am a rising third-year law student at Duquesne University School of Law with a focused interest in dependency law and child welfare." ___ Interested in interning with NLS? Visit our www.nlsa.us/job-opportunities/.
Meet our summer intern Nick Braun! ☀️ "Hi! I am an undergraduate intern from the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. I recently completed my junior year as a criminal justice and political science double major. "
Meet our summer intern Brittany Wilfong! ☀ "My name is Brittany Wilfong and I’m a rising 2L at University of Pittsburgh School of Law. I’m interning at Neighborhood Legal Services New Castle office! I’m excited to learn more from insightful attorneys!"
Please welcome NLS's 2026 summer interns! ☀ Stay tuned to our socials for our upcoming intern spotlights to meet everyone! __ Interested in interning with NLS? Visit our www.nlsa.us/job-opportunities/
Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table at Representative Benham & Senator Pisciottano Drive Through Senior Fair today! Keep up with upcoming events at: www.nlsa.us/about-us/events/
The people who turn to NLS often face dire legal problems. Their homes, incomes, healthcare, even their lives are at risk. But the reality is that the civil justice system isn’t made for people who can’t afford a lawyer and the risk of a costly court case. nlsa.us/donate/
NLS offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th, for Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, at 9am. NLS wishes everyone a happy Memorial Day weekend!
Join us this Friday, May 15, 2026, from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, for an In-Person CLE seminar! Advance registration is required. Breakfast courtesy of the event host, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney. Lunch will be provided by OurFamilyWizard.
The 2026 PLAN Disability Law Group met in Harrisburg for training. It was a great opportunity to further their knowledge and discuss Social Security disability benefits in order to best serve our clients!