The Modest Means Program (MMP) is designed to make legal services available to lower income people who are above the income guideline for the Volunteer Lawyers Program but are unable to afford regular attorney fees.  Clients are qualified at between 125% & 200% of the federal poverty guidelines, which translates to a maximum income of approximately $22,150 annually for a single person or $45,200 for a family of four in 2003.  Restrictions on client assets also apply.

     Lawyers who accept MMP referrals agree to charge no more than $75 per hour for services.  While there are no further restrictions on fees, flexible payment schedules are encouraged in keeping with the program's purposes.

     Potential clients are screened by the Clark County Bar Association staff and asked to complete an application form to ensure financial eligibility. Once eligibility is determined, clients will contact the attorney directly and state that they were referred through the CCBA, Modest Means Program.

     For further information, call (360) 695-5975.  To register as a MMP attorney, please complete both sides of this sheet and return to the Clark County Bar Association at 1409 Franklin Street, Suite 101 Vancouver, WA 98660.  You may register for as many panels as you wish.