“I never expected to see that money again.” That’s what one of our clients said when Pisgah Legal Attorney Robert Wharton helped her successfully sue a contractor who had never completed any work after she paid him $19,000. Robert helped her apply for compensation from the NC Homeowners Recovery Fund, and her payment was returned. Our Consumer Law program offers free legal help to those who qualify with scams, unfair debt collection, and other issues, including: · Foreclosure · Utilities · Debtors’ Rights · Car Title and Pay Day Loans · Consumer Fraud You are not alone, and you have rights. Learn more about our Consumer Law program online at www.pisgahlegal.org/free-legal-assistance/consumer-protection/ or call 828-253-0406 to apply for help. #KnowYourRights #ConsumerLaw #FreeLegalHelp (fb)

Free Legal Advice for Hurricane Helene Survivors! Pisgah Legal Services, Legal Aid of North Carolina, and the North Carolina Bar Foundation are holding an Ask A Lawyer - WNC Disaster Recovery Hotline on June 11, 2025 from 12pm – 6pm. All services are confidential and free. Interpreters are available. Call the hotline on June 11 for help with: FEMA Claims and Appeals FEMA Roads and Bridges Landlord/Tenant Issues Insurance Claims and Disputes Homeowner Issues (Mortgage, Foreclosure, Heir Property) Consumer Issues (Bankruptcy, Debt, Contractor Disputes) Property Issues (Damaged Trees, Property Disputes, Permitting Questions, Well Contamination) Find more information at pisgahlegal.org/disaster-hotline #DisasterHotline #AskALawyer #HurricaneHelene (fb)