By NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas Bar Association's Call-a-Lawyer night is coming up on Thursday.
"What that is, is just free advice to individuals," said Pat Byers, Lawyer Referral Service Director with the Kansas Bar Association. "A lot of times, they just need to know whether they've got a case. Is there a statute of limitations? This upcoming Thursday is just simply advice and guidance."
Those needing assistance can call (800) 928-3111 between 6:00 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. and they will be able to leave a message to speak with a volunteer lawyer who can help them with situations from probate and family law to employment issues and more.
"A lot of attorneys now a days do charge for their initial consultation," Byers said. "A lot of times, this Call-A-Lawyer just giving advice, there may be something that they need to do in order to have a case. The attorney can give them some guidance as to how to do that. They can also tell them no, you don't have a case and they can let it go without spending money on an attorney."
Call-a-Lawyer is a monthly event the second Thursday of each month.