“Equal justice under law is not merely a caption on the facade of the Supreme Court building; it is perhaps the most inspiring ideal of our society…It is fundamental that justice should be the same, in substance and availability, without regard to economic status.”
Lewis F. Powell, Jr.
Associate Justice
Supreme Court of the United States
1972 – 1987
1989,
the Louisiana Bar Foundation has distributed more than $111 million in grants.
SINCE
WHO WE ARE
The Louisiana Bar Foundation exists to preserve, honor, and improve our system of justice by funding, developing, or otherwise promoting efforts which enhance the legal profession, increase public understanding of the legal system and advance the reality of equal justice under the law.
The Louisiana Bar Foundation is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) entity organized under the state of Louisiana, operating as the largest state funder of civil legal aid.
WHAT WE DO
We partner with a trusted network of more than 70 organizations that lead community-driven efforts to help families facing non-criminal, civil legal challenges.
Through grants, we provide services that go to the very heart of the health, safety, and security of many of our citizens and their families.
WHY WE DO IT
While every American has a constitutional right to an attorney in criminal matters, when it comes to civil matters, access to an attorney is not a fundamental right.
With more than 1.7M people in Louisiana who are potentially eligible for free civil legal aid and the highest poverty rate in the country, there is an immense necessity for assistance.
We are here to close this gap in our justice system and ensure equal justice and representation for all.
WHO
WE
ARE
The Louisiana Bar Foundation exists to preserve, honor, and improve our system of justice by funding, developing, or otherwise promoting efforts which enhance the legal profession, increase public understanding of the legal system and advance the reality of equal justice under the law.
The Louisiana Bar Foundation is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) entity organized under the state of Louisiana, operating as the largest state funder of civil legal aid.
We partner with a trusted network of more than 70 organizations that lead community-driven efforts to help families facing non-criminal, civil legal challenges.
Through grants, we provide services that go to the very heart of the health, safety, and security of many of our citizens and their families.
WHAT
WE
DO
WHY
WE
DO
IT
While every American has a constitutional right to an attorney in criminal matters, when it comes to civil matters, access to an attorney is not a fundamental right.
With more than 1.7M people in Louisiana who are potentially eligible for free civil legal aid and the highest poverty rate in the country, there is an immense necessity for assistance.
We are here to close this gap in our justice system and ensure equal justice and representation for all.
We are champions for justice, inclusivity, and equality. Our vision is to ensure that all Louisiana citizens regardless of their background or income level have access to civil legal services that they need.
OUR
VISION
LOUISIANA IN 2022
"Our mission to ensure access to justice remains paramount, and together, we can continue to make a significant impact in the lives of those in need. "
Hon. John C. Davidson (Ret.)
President
"Our mission to ensure access to justice remains paramount, and together, we can continue to make a significant impact in the lives of those in need. "
Hon. John C. Davidson (Ret.)
President
"Our mission to ensure access to justice remains paramount, and together, we can continue to make a significant impact in the lives of those in need. "
Hon. John C. Davidson (Ret.)
President
WHERE TO
FIND US
1615 Poydras Street, Suite 1000
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Phone: 504-561-1046
Fax: 504-566-1926
WHERE TO
FIND US
1615 Poydras Street, Suite 1000
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Phone: 504-561-1046
Fax: 504-566-1926
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