(Stanford Law School) Nov 21, 2024
Summary: This article discusses California’s access-to-justice crisis, highlighting that nearly 70% of Californians facing legal issues receive no assistance.
It explores potential reforms, such as licensing legal paraprofessionals, authorizing community justice workers, and permitting nonlawyer ownership or investment in legal practices, aiming to make legal services more accessible and affordable.
Jeff’s Take: I don’t think lawyer deregulation will happen anytime soon.
But the conversation is still relevant and is leading to a fountain of new ideas on how to increase access to justice.
It’s wise for us to be aware of what’s being discussed and proposed. Some states are already implementing different concepts.
