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Legal fees for Lawrence's wage-theft claim in Bronx

Lawrence needs $2,500 for filing fees and representation in a wage-theft claim before the August deadline.

🇺🇸 Bronx, New York, United States3,376 views
Lawrence W. Elliott
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Bronx
I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for August, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,500. I have been told by three legal-aid offices that their waiting list is longer than my deadline. I have all of my paperwork ready, and my caseworker at the Bronx Community Legal Centre has confirmed that my case is valid. If I miss the deadline I could lose my right to stay with my family and my job. My children were born here and this is the only home they know. I'll share any non-sensitive updates as the case moves along. Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer. Where the $2,500 goes: • Attorney retainer: $1,900 • Filing and biometrics fees: $360 • Certified translations and document copies: $240 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.

Updates from Lawrence

  1. We're at 34% thanks to 27 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 20% funded and the plan for attorney retainer is now scheduled.

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  • Carolina P. Quintero🇲🇽Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Bronx.

    • Stay strong. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Quezon City.

      • hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless!

        • keep going. This could happen to any of us. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.

          • Take care, Lawrence. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. Love from Haifa.

            • Praying for you, Lawrence. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care

              • Shared it with a few friends. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Prayagraj

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