On Monday, June 15, 2009, the Rhode Island Center for Law and Public Policy (riclapp.org) officially opened its doors. Pictured above is the Chairman of the Board, Dr. Herbert Brennan, Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian, RICLAPP President Geoff Schoos, and Community Outreach Director Jeannine Schoos. The picture was taken by the Warwick Beacon, which has a news article on the opening here.

As a Board member for RICLAPP, I am very proud of the organization’s developing capabilities. Lawyers tend to be something only the rich have at their disposal in this country. RICLAPP seeks to do something about that disparity, helping middle and lower income folks fight back when they are wronged.  Something as simple as not being paid for work you have done as a contractor, RICLAPP can help you resolve. People of all ages can also benefit from the services at RICLAPP to have a will drawn up, or to get help with the legal aspects of starting a new business. These are just a few of the ways RICLAPP is making a difference for Rhode Islanders in need of legal help.

You can learn more about RICLAPP by visiting their website at www.riclapp.org. We are planning a fundraiser for August 1st. Anyone who wants to be invited, please let me know.