Pine Tree Legal Assistance, Inc. Email Format
Law PracticeMaine, United States51-200 Employees
Pine Tree Legal Assistance, Inc. is a nonprofit law practice based in Portland, Maine, that provides civil legal aid to residents with limited means. Its mission centers on upholding state and federal laws affecting poor people and addressing systemic barriers to justice for Mainers with low incomes. The organization offers no-cost civil legal services in matters that affect essential needs and rights, including housing, food, income, safety, education, and healthcare. Its priorities focus on preserving housing, sustaining economic stability, promoting safety and well-being, improving outcomes for Maine children and youth, protecting low-wage workers' rights, and meeting the legal needs of other vulnerable populations. Pine Tree Legal Assistance is recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and public charity in Maine; in 2020 it partnered with the National Consumer Law Center and the National Association of Consumer Advocates to offer a consumer defense training series for Maine attorneys and advocates in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.