Hurricane Katrina Disaster Resources
Legal information for vicitms and lawyers affected by Hurricane Katrina.
FEMA & ABA Young Lawyers Division Information
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the American Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division (YLD) have agreed to mobilize young lawyers to organize the provision of free civil legal services to low-income disaster victims.
Pro Bono & Lawyer Referral Networks
Victims who do not qualify for FEMA assistance can access legal aid through pro bono and lawyer referral networks.
ABA Disaster Legal Services Hotlines
Alabama: 1-800-354-6154
Louisiana: 1-800-310-7029
Mississippi: 1-866-255-4495
Texas: 1-800-504-7030
State Bar of Texas/Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the volume of calls into the Northern Gulf Coast region, these numbers may not connect upon each attempt.
