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About
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (“LGBT”) people have unique legal needs, given their historical and present-day exclusion from basic civil rights and privileges, and...
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Issues
These individuals are at risk of discrimination in employment and housing, rejection by providers of social and medical services, police brutality, or victimization by family and...
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News
Take a look at the latest news concerning the LGBT community...
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Contact
We are located at the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center of Baltimore located in downtown Baltimore, but the best way to reach us is by phone or with our...
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About
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (“LGBT”) people have unique legal needs, given their historical and present-day exclusion from basic civil rights and privileges, and their vulnerability to discrimination.
Until now, there has been no provider of pro bono or reduced-fee legal services to low-income members of the LGBT community. These individuals lack the financial means to retain private counsel, and are among the most disadvantaged of Maryland citizens. They often face ostracism, attack and discrimination even from members of their own families and communities.
Free State provides legal services to the low-income LGBT community members who cannot access the existing service providers. Free State also seeks to educate the broader legal community on LGBT issues, enabling them to better represent pro bono LGBT clients. Free State is working to build the capacity within the Maryland bar to handle LGBT issues.
Board Members
| Aaron Merki, Esq. – President | Joanne Rosen, Esq. |
| Joe Reilly – Treasurer | Susan Francis |
| Steve Schwartzman, Esq. – Secretary | Hon. Susan K. Gauvey |
| Mark Scurti, Esq. – Immediate Past President | Hon. Charlotte Cooksey |
| George Nilson, Esq. | Hon. Larnzell Martin, Jr. |
| Susan Leviton, Esq. | Miriam Sievers |
| George Johnston, Esq. | Ellen Schwartz Patterson |
| Curt Decker, Esq. | Lois Feinblatt |
Downloadable Forms
Attorney Application (MS Word)