Employee
Assistance Program
Legal Services
Because almost every life event can involve a legal question or problem, APS offers both free legal consultations and discounted legal referrals. Complex legal language and the legal system may intimidate many people in general. APS legal services will help calm many fears and anxieties associated with legal concerns by answering basic questions and simplifying the process of obtaining legal help.
Some common legal concerns include:
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Divorce
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Wills
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Child Custody
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Immigration
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Estate Planning
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Guardianship
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Tenant's rights
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Order for protection
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Civil disputes
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Criminal issues
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Taxes
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Litigation
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Power of attorney
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Consumer's rights
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Commercial concerns
Legal Consultation
Legal consultations may be the catalyst you need to create an action plan to resolve or alleviate your legal concern. The legal consultations are provided at no cost to you, whether you speak with an attorney over the telephone or in their office. When you call you will be directed to a lawyer in the city or community where the legal concern is taking place. On average, the "lead lawyer" in the firm has over twenty years of experience.
Legal consultations are available during business hours, Monday through Friday. Legal consultations may also be available during "off-hours" for emergencies. APS staff members are available between 9:00am and 8:30pm EST if you need information about legal services or simply wish to discuss any concerns that may accompany your legal issues.
Local legal referrals
It may be necessary to get a referral to meet with a lawyer in-person. Referrals will be made to a lawfirm in your area. Referral lawyers have agreed to provide the initial half-hour consultation at no cost to you. If you decide to retain the lawyer for further services, the lawyer will charge you at a special 25% reduced rate from their regular fees, because you were referred through APS. If for any reason you would like to use another lawyer, APS will provide another referral resource.
If you have legal concerns the EAP is there to help. APS Employee Assistance counselors are available between 9:00am and 8:30pm EST. Legal consultations may also be available during "off-hours" for emergencies.
Please note that employer related issues are not covered by this benefit.
APS
Employee Assistance
1-800-999-1077
