LSBA Disaster Response for Attorney

Dear Members:

I have been in communication with Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice John Weimer about Hurricane Ida’s potential effects on the courts and on Bar members’ ability to practice. We are both fully engaged and monitoring the storm and its aftermath. We intend to address all needs as soon as we are able to assess the storm’s full impact on the profession. In the meantime, there are several resources available immediately to help our members in the aftermath of a natural disaster of this magnitude:

• The SOLACE Program will be accepting assistance requests for non-monetary needs from those affected by Hurricane Ida.
• The LSBA’s Disaster Planning Handbook includes a checklist to help you begin the recovery process.
• The Louisiana Supreme Court website is posting all court closure orders from across the state.

The LSBA is here for you. Please let me know if we can help.  We are keeping you and your families in our thoughts and prayers.  Please be safe.   

Sincerely,
Mr. Stephen I Dwyer
2022-23 LSBA President