LEGAL SERVICES FUND SEMINAR: Divorce - Tuesday, June 8, 2010
LEGAL SERVICES FUND TRUSTEES
Catherine G. Scott, Chairperson
Local 810
Louise Carpino
James F. McGee
Local 2186
Michael J. Walsh
Rita Urwitz
Carol Boardman
Local 2187
Kahim Boles
Jacqueline R. Marshall
Marguerite Morgan
Patricia L. Northern
Pamela Robinson
LEGAL SERVICES STAFF
Jennie Marsh, Administrative Assistant
(215) 893-3736 or 3732
Contact for explanation or any questions in regard to plan
coverage or for any problems/complaints with Fund services.
Lois Miller, Secretary
(215) 893-3710
Contact for scheduling of Wednesday appointment (First three
(3) Wednesdays of each month) with the attorney.
LEGAL SERVICES FUND PROVIDER
The law firm of Willig, Williams and Davidson, 1845 Walnut
Street, 24th
Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103 has been selected to provide
legal services
for the Plan.
The firm will provide the services of a number of lawyers
and paralegals
who have the requisite skills and experience called for by
the Plan.
The intake number to obtain an attorney is: (215) 656-3663
Fax number is: (215) 561-5135
LEGAL SERVICES FUND APPOINTMENTS
- Call the Law Firm intake desk at 215-656-3663 to make an
appointment
with a Plan Attorney or you can contact the Legal Services
Fund Coordinator
(see #3 below). After your eligibility for benefits is
confirmed, an
appointment will be arranged for you. The appointment will
be scheduled
at the Law Firm.
- If you do not make an appointment, one of the Plan
Attorneys will be
available at the Union Office at 1606 Walnut Street, on the
first, second
and third Wednesday of each month between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00
p.m.
Persons with appointments will have priority. Call the Union
Office at
215-893-3710 or 3736.
- If you have any questions about your eligibility, the
scope of services or
how to use the Plan, please call to the Legal Services Fund
office (215)
893-3736 or 3732 and speak with the Legal Services Fund
Coordinator,
Jennie Marsh.
LEGAL SERVICES FUND BOOKLETS
City of Philadelphia Employees
Philadelphia Parking Authority Employees
Philadelphia Housing Authority Employees
LEGAL SERVICES FUND COMPLAINT PROCESS
Any initial complaints about the services you receive should
be directed to Jennie Marsh, Administrative Assistant to the
Fund for resolution if possible. If complaints cannot be
resolved please follow the formal complaint process below:
If an eligible Member or Dependent has a complaint s/he may
complain, in writing, to the Chair of the Plan. Upon receipt
of any such complaint about legal services rendered under
the provisions of the Legal Services Plan, the Chair shall
appoint two (2) members of the Board of Trustees to
investigate the matter. Upon completion of their
investigation, including interview of the complainant and
the Plan attorney, the two members of the Board shall issue
a decision in writing and send a copy to the Member or
Dependent, the Plan Attorney and the Chair.
If the complaining Member or Dependent is dissatisfied with
the decision of the Board members, upon written request,
s/he may appear before the entire Board at the next
regularly scheduled Board meeting. S/he will be notified in
writing as to the time, date and place of said Board
meeting. The Board shall review the decision of the two
Board members and shall notify in writing the Member or
Dependent of its decision.
The decision of the Board of Trustees following such review
shall be final and binding on the Member or Dependent.
Where an eligible Member or Dependent makes such a complaint
concerning legal services, the filing of said complaint
shall constitute a written waiver of the terms of
confidentiality between the attorney and the Member or
Dependent, to the extent necessary for the review and
investigation of the complaint.
