How much does it cost?
Our representation is free if you
have limited income and meet
our case criteria.
How do I apply?
Call or apply online at
www.legalaidpbc.org/onlineintake
Before we can decide whether
to accept a client, we first need
to learn the facts of your case,
find out your goals, and deter-
mine your eligibility for our ser-
vices.
Legal Aid Society of Palm
Beach County, Inc.
423 Fern Street
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561)655-8944 Ext. 366
E-mail:
www.legalaidpbc.org
Have you served in the
military?
Are you 65 or over?
Are you the family
member of a veteran?
Do you need legal help?
Veterans
Advocacy
Project
The Veterans Advocacy Project Staff
Tequisha Myles– Supervising Attorney
Melva Rozier–
VA Accredited Attorney
Samantha Acosta — Paralegal
The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach
County, Inc. is a private, non-profit
501(c)(3) corporation
Thank you to the Retirement Research
Foundation for their generous support of
the Veterans Advocacy Project.
How do I know if I am eligible?
1. You or your spouse must have
served in the United States Mil-
itary (any discharge status)
2. You must reside in Palm Beach
County.
3. You or your spouse must be
age 65 or older.
THE VETERANS ADVOCACY PROJECT
The Veterans Advocacy Project provides legal assistance to veterans and
their family members. Our goal is to protect the legal rights of veterans
through determined, passionate, and effective advocacy.
TYPES OF CASES WE HANDLE
VETERANS BENEFITS
VA service-connected disability
compensation benefits
VA pension benefits
VA dependency & indemnity com-
pensation (DIC) benefits
VA healthcare
ESTATE PLANNING &
ADVANCE DIRECTIVES
Simple Last Will & Testament
Living Will
Durable Power of Attorney
Designation of Health Care
Surrogate
OTHER
Limited Guardianship Services
Exploitation of the Elderly
*Additional services are available through
Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County’s
Elder Law Project, however, Legal Aid
Society does not provide assistance with
criminal defense matters, traffic infrac-
tions, personal injury cases, or medical
malpractice cases.
Veterans Legal Clinic
at VA Medical Center
Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach
County will host a monthly
Legal Clinic at the West Palm
Beach VA Medical Center to
provide direct legal assistance to
Veterans residing in Palm Beach
County.
To sign up for an appointment at
the Legal Clinic, please call our
Veterans Hotline at 561-655-
8944 ext. 366.
