Veterans' Pro Bono Project
Free virtual services and resources for veterans, current service members, and families.
The Veterans' Pro Bono Project has programs and resources available to anyone in the community seeking legal advice from a volunteer attorney.
Partners
Providing services to our Veterans!
Albany County Bar Association
112 State Street | Suite 545 Albany, NY 112207
(518) 445-7691
https://www.albanycountybar.org/
Albany Housing Coalition
278 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY 12210
(518) 465-5251
https://ahcvets.org
American Red Cross
431 18th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
1-800-733-2767
https://www.redcross.org/
LawHelpNY.org
151 West 30th St, New York, NY 10001
https://www.lawhelpny.org/about-us
Legal Aid
95 Central Ave, Albany NY 12205
833-628-0087
https://www.lasnny.org/
The Legal Project
24 Aviation Rd Suite 101, Albany, NY 12205
(518) 435-1770
https://legalproject.org
National Association of Social Workers
750 First Street, NE Suite 800, Washington, DC 20002
800-742-4089
https://www.socialworkers.org/
NYS Bar Association
1 Elk St, Albany NY 12207
(518) 463-3200
https://nysba.org/
NYS Office of Mental Health
44 Holland Ave, Albany, NY 12229
1-800-597-8481
https://omh.ny.gov/
Operation at Ease
PO Box 9156, Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 847-9941
https://www.operationatease.org
Soldier's Angels
2895 NE Loop 410 Suite 107, San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 629-0020
https://soldiersangels.org
Veterans & Community Housing Coalition
20 Prospect Street, Building 2 Suite 313, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 885-0091
https://www.vchcny.org
Veterans Miracle Center
10 Interstate Ave, Albany, NY 12205
(518) 486-8398
https://www.vmcalbany.org
Albany County Veterans Service Agency
162 Washington Ave, 7th Floor Albany, NY 12210
(518) 447-7710
https://www.albanycounty.com/departments/veterans-service-bureau
Delaware County Veterans Service Agency
1 Gallant Avenue Highway Annex Suite A Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 746-2334
http://www.co.delaware.ny.us/departments/vet/services.htm
Franklin County Veterans Service Agency
355 West Main Street Suite 438 Malone, NY 12953-1826
(518) 481-1538/1540
https://www.nyconnects.ny.gov/providers/franklin-county-veterans-service-agency-sofa-ag-375565
Fulton County Veterans Service Agency
223 W Main Street, Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 736-5651
https://www.fultoncountyny.gov/fulton-county-veterans-service-agency
Greene County Veterans Services
159 Jefferson Heights #A104, Catskill NY 12414
(518) 943-3703
https://www.greenegovernment.com/veterans-service-agency
Hamilton County Veterans Service Agency
117 Pelon Road Indian Lake, NY 12842
(518) 736-5648
https://veterans.ny.gov/location/hamilton-county-veterans-service-agency
Montgomery County Veterans Service Agency
20 Park Street P.O. Box 1500 Fonda, NY 12068-9802
(518) 853-8152
https://www.co.montgomery.ny.us/web/sites/departments/veterans/default.asp
Otsego County Veterans Service Agency
197 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-4224
https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/veterans_service_agency/index.php
Saratoga County Veterans Service Agency
2144 Doubleday Avenue Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 884-4115
https://www.saratogacountyny.gov/departments/veteransservice-agency/
Schoharie County Veterans Service Agency
County Office Building 284 Main Street 3rd Floor Schoharie, NY 12157
(518) 295-2053
https://www4.schohariecountyny.gov/departments/veterans/
Ulster County (NY) Veteran Services Agency
5 Development Court Kingston, NY 12401
1-845-340-3190
https://ulstercountyny.gov/veteran-services-agency
Warren County Veterans Service Agency
1340 State Route 9 Lake George, NY 12845
(518) 761-6342
https://warrencountyny.gov/veterans
Washington County Veterans Service Agency
Municipal Center 383 Broadway Ft. Edward, NY 12828
(518) 746-2470
https://washingtoncountyny.gov/456/Veterans-Services
New York State by County
Albany Vet Center - New York State Division of Veterans’ Affairs
17 Computer Drive West Room 81S – 1ST Fl Albany, NY 12205
(518) 626-5130
https://www.va.gov
Columbia County Veterans Affairs Division
County Office Building 401 State Street Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-9511
https://www.co.columbia.wi.us/columbiacounty/veterans/VeteransServiceHome/tabid/618/Default.aspx
Columbia County Veterans Service Agency
389 Fairview Ave, Hudson NY 12534
(518) 828-3610
https://www.co.columbia.wi.us/columbiacounty/veterans/VeteransServiceHome/tabid/618/Default.aspx
Elizabethtown - NYS Division of Veterans’ Affairs
7551 Court Street P.O. Box 217 Elizabethtown , NY 12932
1-888-838-7697
https://www.va.gov
NYS Dept. of Veterans Affairs
(844) 698-2311
https://www.va.gov
Oneonta- NYS Division of Veterans’ Affairs
242 Main Street Oneonta, NY 13820-2527
(607) 432-4190
https://www.va.gov
Plattsburgh/Clinton County - NYS Division of Veterans’ Affairs
County Government Center Building 137 Margaret Street Suite 106 Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 565-4720
https://www.va.gov
Queensbury c/o SUNY Adirondack- NYS Division of Veterans’ Affairs
640 Bay Road Student Center Queensbury, NY 12804
(518) 832-7744
https://www.va.gov
Saranac Lake - New York State Division of Veterans’ Affairs
39 Main Street (W) Veterans Counseling Center, Harrietstown Town Hall Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-1572
https://www.va.gov
Saratoga Springs c/o Empire State College - NYS Division of Veterans’ Affairs
1 Union Avenue Room 101 (Tu, Th) Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
1-888-838-7697
https://www.va.gov
Schenectady - NYS Division of Veterans’ Affairs
797 Broadway Room 306 Schenectady, NY 12305
(518) 377-2738
https://www.va.gov
Troy/Rensselaer County - NYS Division of Veterans’ Affairs
County Office Building 1600 Seventh Avenue Troy, NY 12180-3497
(518) 270-2760
https://www.va.gov
Utica/Oneida County - NYS Division of Veterans’ Affairs
County Office Building 800 Park Avenue 6th Floor Utica, NY 13501
(315)-798-5828/5830
https://www.va.gov
Seeking Alumni Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering your expertise to this event, please contact one of the Program Directors for the Veterans' Pro Bono Project.
1-on-1 Attorney Consultations
Schedule a preferred date for a 1-on-1 consultation with an attorney.
All consultations will take place on Zoom or the phone.
Consultations are available on:
Saturday Nov. 21
Register here with preferred and secondary available dates.
You will be contacted directly to finalize scheduling.
From the Program Directors
The Albany Law School Veterans' Pro Bono Project is a student-led group with a mission to connect veterans with attorneys and organizations that can help veterans with legal or benefits-related issues they may have. Each year the group hosts a Veterans Law Day event centered around the Veterans Day holiday.
This event is meant to provide free legal services to veterans and active duty military personnel. It typically has four components: a Town hall Q&A; limited-scope consultations with attorneys; seminars on various legal issues that veterans and active duty military members are facing; and tabling by various organizations.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, instead of a single day of in-person programming, the group is offering multiple virtual programs.
Participation will require access to a computer, tablet, or phone. Please let us know if you are in need of accommodations or assistance. We will ensure that everyone who is interested in participating can do so.
If you are a veteran or military member, or know one, please spread the word to anyone who may benefit from these programs.
These events and resources are free, but registration is needed to accommodate
Thank you for your service and support.
Erica Askew, Ryan Cross, David Troiano, Lauren Hammont, Matthew Seeber, Brittany White
Directors, Albany Law School Veterans' Pro Bono Project
2020 Project In Memory of Albany Law School Classmate SSG Joseph Gentile (1985-2020)
The 2020 Veterans' Pro Bono Project was presented in memory of one of our recent Albany Law School classmates, SSG Joseph Gentile.
Joseph was born on March 14, 1985 in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
A 2002 graduate of Shelton High School, Joe enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2003, serving his country courageously during several tours overseas where he earned the Combat Action Badge and the Bronze Star Medal.
Joseph medically retired in 2015 and moved back to Connecticut to rehabilitate. He met his soulmate Jillian and her son Frank in late 2015 and were married in 2018. They settled in the Poughkeepsie, New York area so Joe could attend Marist College.
He earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and a Paralegal Certificate in the hopes of going to law school. He achieved this goal in August of 2020 and was looking forward to his first year at Albany Law School.
An adored and doting husband, loving and caring father and stepfather, he will forever be remembered for his silent strength, loyalty, integrity, and selflessness.