Community operates a Free Legal Advice Service (FLAS).
FLAS can help members with a wide range of legal queries, such as consumer issues, neighbour disputes, welfare benefits and housing matters.
FLAS deals with members' queries on an individual basis. Many queries can be resolved at the first point of contact. On those occasions where FLAS cannot resolve the issue at that time, it may be necessary for the issue to be researched with a view to returning to the member as quickly as possible. There may also be other times where, due to the complex or specialised nature of the member’s query, a referral to a dedicated outside agency or advisory service will be appropriate.
At present, FLAS has two legal advisers:
Laura Carter
Laura is a law graduate and has completed the Legal Practice Course. Laura has a wide knowledge base and has closely studied civil litigation, family law, probate and business law.
Hannah Keating
Hannah has a Graduate Diploma in Law and joined Community after building a distinguished career in Legal Practices.