Impact Stories
VIP Volunteers Negotiate Settlement for Black-Owned Beauty Studio
January 2025
Desmond Connall and Damaris Walker of Ballard Spahr helped our client settle unfair late fees and move into a new space.
Desmond Connall and Damaris Walker of Ballard Spahr helped our client settle unfair late fees and move into a new space.
Kim was uninsured at the time of her emergency brain surgery, and the hospital sued her for $13,000. Thanks to VIP, she doesn't owe a cent.
Virginia wanted to make a will, but she could not afford an attorney on her fixed income. Even worse: her home had a tangled title.
“I am grateful that programs like VIP exist. I am able to use an organization like VIP to receive pro bono advice from expert lawyers.”
“My goal is to set up my son’s future for the best things possible. Because of VIP and the help of volunteer attorneys, I can do that."
"My father and mother worked hard to own this house. They earned this house, there was no way I would let it go or sell it."
I work hard to take care of my business and my employees, but it may not be enough. With a business legal expert by my side, I can succeed.
Lenore Rogers' mother passed away, leaving behind her house of over 60 years. Lenore needed help getting title.
Dre's Water Ice has turned to Philadelphia VIP since Dre Andrews started the business 7 years ago.