Lawyer Referral & Information Service

Panel Membership Information

The LRIS has provided a valuable service to the Grand Rapids community since 1949. The GRBA realized even then that a certain segment of the population was not able to gain access to the legal system for a variety of reasons. In an attempt to fill this void, the GRBA established the LRIS, which helps to connect those in need of legal assistance with a community organization or an attorney who can help to resolve their matter. The LRIS refers clients only to attorneys who have expressed an interest in handling the particular area of law requested. We arrange the initial appointment between the client and the attorney. This service has spread throughout the United States, due in part to its huge success here in West Michigan. The LRIS would like to continue this rich tradition of service and success by asking you to become a part of its future.

Let the Legal Assistance Center and the GRBA help in your quest for a strong client base. We can provide introductions to many worthwhile and pre-screened clients that cross all demographic segments within the West Michigan and the Greater Grand Rapids area.

We also offer the opportunity for you to provide an important public service to those who may not need to retain your services, but whose needs are satisfied by the thirty minutes or so you spend helping sort through their issue.

More often than not, it is time well spent. There is true gratification in helping those who need it most. Among the ways they find to thank you are their efforts in spreading your good name in a manner that will surely pay dividends in the years to come.

LRIS Panel Membership Application

LRIS Service Category Selection Form

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To become a panel member, contact Nancy King,

LAC/LRIS Program Assistant at 616-454-5550 or e-mail her at nancy@grbar.org. She will be happy to send you additional information and applications and to answer any questions you might have.