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Social Services COFFEE WITH Legal Services Plan

Department KARLA Local 237 is a pioneer in the field of legal services.

You have the opportunity to speak with
Karla Steinberg, Local 237’s licensed In fact, Local 237 was one of the first unions to set up its
Members participating in social worker. own legal services office.
the Local 237 Welfare Fund Since its creation in 1975, the Teamsters Legal Services Plan has assisted thousands of active

can access free, professional members and retirees with their personal legal problems.
social services. We represent members in a wide range of civil matters including domestic relations (Family

Court proceedings, divorce and separation). purchase and sale of primary residences, wills,
Our members have tough jobs and from time power of attorney, health care proxies, adoptions, credit and consumer actions, tenant
to time, we all encounter tough personal rights and bankruptcies. Representation can include consultation, legal research, drafting
challenges. Our union is committed to of documents and pleadings, and negotiation on your behalf with you in court. This legal
helping members find possible solutions to representation is provided at no cost to member. Additionally, after paying a $150 deductible,
those challenges. Local 237’s licensed social a $500 litigation benefit is available for various court-related fees.
workers are here to connect people to much
needed assistance and resources. They also The Plan does not handle matters outside of the New York covered counties nor cases
facilitate positive change through their work. involving workers compensation, employment discrimination, immigration, tax matters,
criminal cases, matters involving an interest in a business, cases generally handled on a
Areas of Support: contingent fee basis (such as automobile and other accident claims), torts, traffic violations
• Caregiver burden/respite support or other administrative law cases and cases against the New York City Housing Authority.
and services The Legal Services Plan has full-time attorneys and paralegals who work to handle members’
• Housing Issues (e.g., behind on cases and answer their questions. The best way to use this plan is to call 212-924-1220 and
rent, pending or possible eviction schedule an appointment. The Plan also has an advice hotline where staff attorneys will try
proceedings) to assist the member over the telephone.
• Food security For more information on these programs, contact Mary E. Sheridan. Esq., Director.
Call: 212-924-1220 or email: msherjdan@local23Zorg
• Mental and Emotional health
and wellbeing If you have questions, need answers,
want to learn about resources or have a
• Grief and Loss topic in mind, you can ask Karla.

• Alcohol or Substance Misuse Visit the Local 237 website:
Social Services at a Glance
• Work life balance
Feel free to email Karla with questions
• Supportive services for parents or topics beforehand!

If you need social work support, we 917-891-1497
encourage you to reach out to Karla ksteinberg@local23.org
Steinberg via phone: 646-638-8608
or via email: ksteioberg@local237.org

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