Each year, statistics have shown a steady increase in the number of clients whose legal needs were not being met through the traditional methods of providing legal services. Obstacles exist in the availability and the affordability of quality legal services for low and moderate income persons. The Knoxville Bar Association developed LAWLINE ONLINE to assist clients in determining if they have a legal matter or if another entity would be better suited to offer assistance. With the help of the local courts, governmental and community service organizations and more than thirty-five members of the Knoxville Bar Association, LAWLINE ONLINE became a reality in June, 1999.  

LAWLINE ONLINE is a free public service program of the Knoxville Bar Association designed to help members of the community understand the law by means of information in easy-to-understand language.  The messages aid in understanding common legal problems, recognizing potential legal problems and understanding how the justice system works.   Each message is written in a straight forward, easy-to-understand manner using everyday language. Although it is not intended to replace the advice of an attorney or to provide specific legal advice, the service provides general information on over 70 topics.

PLEASE NOTE:

The materials contained in LAWLINE ONLINE are intended to, and do, provide only a broad overview of various legal topics. The general information contained in this material is not designed nor intended to be a substitute for legal advice on a specific legal issue or question. In addition, the information provided in this material is only general advice and may not be applicable to apparently similar individual problems, since only slight changes in facts will change the applicable advice. If you have a legal problem or question, please consult an attorney.

Any publication, distribution, or other use of these materials without the express written consent of the Knoxville Bar Association is prohibited.