(June 5, 2003) Topeka, KS—The Kansas Bar Association (KBA) is assisting the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by coordinating legal services for people affected by the tornado or storm damage that occurred across the state last month.
Anyone with legal problems resulting from these storms may call 1-888-234-5695 and the Kansas Bar Association will refer them to an attorney who can provide assistance.
Storm victims needing legal assistance may call the toll-free phone number from
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
About the Kansas Bar Association
The Kansas Bar Association was founded in 1882 as a voluntary
association for dedicated legal professionals and has approximately
6,200 members, including lawyers, judges, law students,
and legal assistants. The KBA is dedicated to advancing
the professionalism and legal skills of lawyers, promoting
the interests of the legal profession, providing services
to its members, advocating positions on law-related issues,
encouraging public understanding of the law, and promoting
the effective administration of our system of justice.
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