Talk to a Lawyer project to launch at courthouse

Members of the public who cannot afford to hire an attorney are encouraged to take advantage of a free public service presented by the Putnam County courts and bar association, DePauw University, the Indiana Bar Foundation and Faegre Baker Daniels.

The “Talk to a Lawyer” project will launch on Tuesday, Nov. 1 from 5-7 p.m. at the Putnam County Courthouse in Greencastle.

Persons can meet with an attorney to ask basic civil (not criminal) legal questions.

Attorneys will provide free, one-on-one legal consultations as a community service with a focus on serving low-income.

The pilot program is in addition to the current once-a-month effort the local bar association puts on. Called Pro Se Desk, it is held the third Tuesday of each month from noon to 2 p.m.