Kansas Lawyers to Provide Free Legal Services to Kansas National Guard and Military Reservists

(October 26, 2005) Topeka, KS—As Kansas National Guard and military reservists continue to be called to active duty, many worry about their families and details of unfinished business. In response, the Kansas Bar Association (KBA) has mobilized its members to take some of the worry out of leaving home.

The KBA has reactivated its “Project Call Up” program, which was originally initiated in 1990-91, during the “Desert Storm” conflict. Through this project, the KBA will match Kansas National Guard and military reservists with volunteer lawyers who will draft basic wills and/or durable powers of attorney at no charge.

KBA President Richard F. Hayse of Topeka said, “The members of the Kansas Bar Association are committed to helping and honoring fellow citizens who serve our country and sacrifice for all of us.”

Kansas National Guard and military reservists are encouraged to contact the KBA at (785) 234-5696 to be matched with an attorney in their area. Calls will be taken from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Contact: Meg Wickham, manager
Public Services
Kansas Bar Association
1200 SW Harrison St.
PO Box 1037
Topeka, KS 66601-1037
E-mail Meg Wickham
Phone: 785-234-5696

About the Kansas Bar Association
The Kansas Bar Association, located in Topeka, Kans., 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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