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NH Paralegal Professionalism Award Recipient: Megan Dillon
NHLA celebrates Megan Dillon, recipient of the 2024 Paralegal Professionalism Award from the NH Bar Association. Every day, Megan brings her incredible knowledge, technical skill, and dogged devotion to achieving good outcomes for NHLA clients.
Medical-legal partnership program secures funding for next two years of service for moms in recovery
A Dartmouth Health and NHLA medical-legal partnership program for moms in recovery from substance misuse has been awarded another two years of funding.
NH Legal Assistance Legislative Wrap-up 2024
In addition to representing individuals and groups of people in court when their legal rights are under threat, NH Legal Assistance maintains a vibrant legislative and administrative policy practice. In 2024, NHLA worked in a challenging legislative environment to advance protections for people living with low income, in partnership with other organizations, and on both sides of the aisle.
NH Legal Assistance: SCOTUS Grants Pass decision leaves unhoused people vulnerable
Providing access to affordable housing is the best known strategy for addressing homelessness. We will continue to work with partners across the state to protect access to safe, affordable housing for Granite Staters.
Choices For Independence Advocates Hopeful After State’s Appeal Is Rejected
NH Legal Assistance and other advocates for seniors and people living with disabilities contend that the Choices for Independence (CFI) Waiver program is failing to provide authorized services to participants, thus putting them at unnecessary risk of being institutionalized in nursing homes.
Resources for NH foster youth should be protected
NH lawmakers are attempting to protect critical resources for kids and youth in foster care.