Typical cases include assisting communities fight vacant housing billboards, bars and activities which lead to neighborhood deterioration. CLC also offers general advice and direct representation involving tax issues and incorporation of non-profits. Baltimore and Cecil County residents may also be assisted. The program assist those infected with the HIV virus or AIDS with estate planning, bankruptcy, social security disability, discrimination, and other HIV-related legal issues. The clinic provides counseling and direct representation through staff and volunteer attorneys to victims of domestic violence.
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The project provides legal assistance to those infected with the HIV virus or AIDS in the areas of housing and employment discrimination, medical benefits, trusts, estate planning, wills, durable medical powers of attorney, and other HIV-related legal issues. 10 MDLC coordinates a program with the Maryland State Bar Association's Litigation Section which seeks to obtain appropriate special education representation for children. Representation usually involves negotiations with school officials and occasional administrative proceedings. Volunteers also serve on a pro bono panel focusing on the rights of the developmentally disabled. Also operates Family Law Reduced Fee Program.