Pro Bono Help Needed to Stop Foreclosures

Because Ohio foreclosures are up 40% compared to 4 years ago, Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Moyer has asked all lawyers in the state of Ohio to provide pro bono legal service to help residents facing foreclosure. According to the Plain Dealer, Moyer's plea came following after meetings he attended with Attorney General Marc Dann, state and county officials, and members of state legal aid organizations. The state hotline for people who believe they have been the victim of foreclosure fraud or predatory lending practices is 877-244-6446.