The Tribune

By Fay Simmons

Tribune Business Reporter

jsimmons@tribunemedia.net

The Halsbury Chambers law firm yesterday said it will host its 16th annual legal clinic this month and provide $20,000 worth of free consultations.

Branville McCartney, the firm’s senior and founding partner, said the event has returned following a COVID-enforced three-year break and will be held on September 23 at its Village Road offices between 9am and 5pm.

“We started the free clinic back in 2004, and we took a three-year hiatus or break due to COVID. So we are quite excited to be back doing this as community service,” he said.

“We really wanted to try and get as many persons as possible, especially those who may be in need of some free legal advice.

“Legal advice is not cheap, it’s expensive, and calculating up with the number of attorneys we have at the firm, and based on their hourly rate and the time that they are giving, this equates close to about $20,000 worth of free legal advice in total for that day.”

Shelly Nairn, a Halsbury Chambers associate, recommended that persons who are interested in attending the clinic call the office and make an appointment prior to the event.

She said: “I want to encourage everyone to call in and make an appointment. We don’t encourage you to walk in. We’ve had walk-ins before but there will be a wait because we will prioritise the individuals who have an appointment So, if you would like to come, please call into the office and make an appointment in order to see an attorney.”