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capitol-bldg-reflectionAbout the Legal Services

Advocacy Project

The Legal Services Advocacy Project (LSAP) gives vulnerable Minnesotans a much-needed collective voice at the State Capitol. To complement other Legal Aid organizations that provide direct legal services to clients in existing civil disputes, LSAP serves as “preventative medicine” to bring justice to low-income Minnesotans on the policy level.

Staffed by four attorneys, an advocate and an office manager, we’ve built a strong reputation for effective advocacy on behalf of low-income persons, those with disabilities, and seniors. We accomplish this by engaging in legislative and administrative advocacy, conducting research and policy analysis, and providing community education and training.

Our work has directly resulted in:

  • improved training and employment opportunities
  • stronger food security
  • better health care
  • enhanced child support
  • domestic abuse protection
  • tenants rights
  • greater housing opportunities
  • stronger consumer protections

LSAP areas of expertise include the following:

  • Consumer Law

Banking
Consumer Protection
Credit
Manufactured Homes

  • Employment Law

Unemployment Insurance
Workforce Development

  • Family Law

Child Support
Divorce
Domestic Abuse
Juvenile/Child Protection

  • Health Law

Health Care Reform
Medical Assistance
MinnesotaCare

  • Housing Law

Landlord Tenant
Public Housing

  • Public Benefits Law

Child Care
Employment and Training
Food Supports
MFIP

  • Utility Law

Consumer Protection
Energy
Telecommunications