16.2% business (e.g., contracts, entity incorporation)
12% accident/injury
7.3% end-of-life planning
4.4% marriage/family
12.5% other (e.g., real estate, housing, public benefits, criminal expungement, etc.)
1 harm-related complaint for every 4,220 legal services delivered
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The Oregon State Bar is currently considering a legal paraprofessional licensing program, which would authorize paraprofessionals to provide limited legal services—without attorney supervision—in family law and landlord-tenant matters. The full report and recommendations to the Board of Governors can be read here.
The bar is seeking input from the public via a brief questionnaire. IAALS encourages our partners in the fight to close the justice gap and expand the reach of legal services to offer feedback.
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