The Salvation Army has launched a high end commercial law firm to raise money for its humanitarian work while providing legal advice and service to people in need. In a world first, "SALVOS LEGAL" has a unque business model that allows it to operate free of donations and is the only law firm of its type in Australia.
The concept is not a new one. In William Booth's book "In Darkest England and The Way Out", written over 130 years ago, the concept of the poor man's lawyer was included.
The model uses profits from property and transactional services to enable the employment of specialist lawyers who can then freely represent clients without charge. Companies and individuals capable of engaging their own legal representation can also engage Salvos Legal knowing that their payments will help others that cannot afford such representation.
The New South Wales Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Greg Smith, recently launched the service. Currently Salvos Legal operates from six NSW centres in Campsie, Parramatta, Miranda, Auburn, Surrey Hills and Canterbury.
For more information, check out salvoslegal.com.au
Monday 8 August 2011
The Salvation Army's legal first
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