2019 Disaster Law Training Needs Assessment

2019 Disaster Law Training Needs

The purpose of this survey is to determine the immediate training needs of attorneys responding to the legal needs of disaster survivors. The survey results will be used to prioritize and develop training opportunities for attorneys assisting survivors of disasters.

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* 1. Where do you practice law?

Private Law Firm

Non-profit Firm

Corporate Counsel

Government

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What areas of disaster law training would be most helpful to you?

FEMA: Help After a Disaster (Types of Assistance)

FEMA Appeals

FEMA Recoupment

SBA Loans - Advocacy Issues

Food Assistance - types, eligibility, advocacy issues

Landlord Tenant - eviction defense, prohibited practices, security deposits, rent withholding, damaged premises, personal property damage

Mobile Home residents

Public Housing - eviction defense

Disaster Unemployment Assistance - advocacy issues

Homeowners Insurance - advocacy issues

Home Repair Protections

Homeownership: Clearing title to property

Immigrant survivors of disasters

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* 3. What area of disaster law training not included above would you include?

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* 4. Indicate if you are interested in a training on representing the poverty law client?

Yes

2019 Disaster Law Training Needs Assessment