(LAKELAND, Fla.) - Florida Rural Legal Services (FRLS) has released its 2024 Annual Report, a comprehensive overview of the organization’s achievements, partnerships, and impact across its service areas. The report highlights the non-profit law firm's milestones in 2024.
This past year, FRLS closed over 6,500 cases, addressing legal needs in areas such as housing law, family law, disaster relief, elder law, and more.
Key achievements of 2024 include:
- Welcoming Leticia Medina-Richman as our new Executive Director.
- Receiving recognition from the City of Fort Myers for our Disaster Legal Services.
- Celebrating the opening of a new Fort Myers office location.
By the Numbers: FRLS’s Impact in 2024:
- 4,400 private landlord/tenant cases closed.
- 1,200 rental and utility assistance cases resolved.
- 50.22% of all disaster cases involved housing issues.
FRLS recognizes that its achievements are made possible through the unwavering support of donors, community partners, and volunteer attorneys. The Annual Report celebrates the efforts have expanded access to justice and made a lasting difference in the lives of thousands of Floridians.
Keep the FRLS impact going in 2025 by donating, volunteering, or applying to work with our non-profit law firm. Call 1-888-582-3410 to learn more about how you can contribute.
About Florida Rural Legal Services:
Since its founding in 1966, Florida Rural Legal Services (FRLS) has been dedicated to providing free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families across 13 counties in South Florida. FRLS ensures access to justice through quality legal representation, advocacy, and a commitment to empowering communities.