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The Columbia VA, in collaboration with South Carolina Legal Services for Veterans

This is a past event that took place on September 30, 2026.

Free Legal Clinic series for Veterans

Wednesday, September 30 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center

6439 Garners Ferry Rd., Columbia, SC 29209
Auditorium Building 5

For Veterans living in South Carolina, we may be able to assist with CIVIL MATTERS:
Housing Issues, such as eviction defense, foreclosure defense, and other issues related to
housing security.
Family Law, Protective Orders and other legal matters related to domestic or
intimate partner violence.
Income Support, including obtaining public benefits upon appeal after initial denial.

Other issues, such as Estate Planning, Advanced Directives, Probate Administration
Consumer Debt Collection, Expungement of Criminal Records… and more

After screening and acceptance of a client, SC Legal Services may limit assistance to
Advice and Counsel or Brief Services Only
as necessary to appropriately meet client needs with available resources.

This event is free of charge, but registration is strongly encouraged.
To pre-register, please call Alexis Austin at (803) 776-4000, ext. 54733
or Tinetta Goodwin at ext. 54416.

Learn more about our events and the free legal services we provide for veterans at sclegal.org.
Apply for free legal services by calling 1-(888) 346-5592 or apply online at lawhelp.org/sc/online-intake Series for Veterans

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6439 Garners Ferry RoadColumbia SC 29209
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