Community Justice Project

Harrisburg Office:		Pittsburgh Office:
118 Locust Street Harrisburg, PA 17101		1705 Allegheny Building 429 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219
phone: (717) 236-9486 toll free: (800) 322-7572 fax: (717) 233-4088		phone: (412) 434-6002 fax: (412) 434-5706
Contact: Larry Norton, Esq. Send e-mail Peter Zurflieh, Esq. Send e-mail		Contact: Don Driscoll, Esq.

Program Mission

To support low-income people in Pennsylvania by providing unrestricted, impact legal advocacy

Intake Process

Internal case review after discussion and development of facts by the legal staff

Client Eligibility

Groups and individuals who meet usual legal services financial eligibility criteria (125% of poverty) with legal problems or raising legal issues, which, if successfully resolved, would have a substantial positive impact on themselves and other low-income people

Areas of State Covered by Program

All of Pennsylvania outside Philadelphia

Legal Services Provided

Will CJP accept direct referrals of cases?

Yes

Will CJP co-counsel with local programs?

Yes

Will CJP consult with local programs on cases?

Yes

Will CJP provide training to local programs?

Yes

Will CJP conduct training in the community?

Yes

Will CJP assist with policy development?

Yes

Will CJP handle class action lawsuits?

Yes

Will CJP work with clients on legislative and administrative matters?

Yes

Areas of Expertise

Public Benefits including TANF, Food Stamps, Medical Assistance; Social Security; Child Support; Public Housing; Private landlord/ tenant; Civil Rights litigation