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Ohio Legal Collaborative Tackles Rural Attorney Shortage

Ohio partners launch Lawyers = Justice to bring legal aid to rural areas, placing attorney fellows and clinics in underserved counties. Learn how this initiative expands access.

This initiative matters because it directly addresses the critical shortage of attorneys in rural Ohio, where 78 of 88 counties are legal deserts. By placing fellows and clinics in underserved areas, it ensures that residents—including farmers, small business owners, and families—can access legal help for essential matters like estate planning, land-use issues, and family law. This not only helps individuals but also strengthens the economic and social fabric of rural communities, and it could serve as a blueprint for other states facing similar challenges.