LaTwana Williams

Cleveland resident Sharon Davis* was mired in student loans and other debts, and realized the only path to a fresh start was to file bankruptcy. She called Legal Aid and was referred to LaTwana Williams, who works as a paralegal on bankruptcy cases in Legal Aid’s Consumer Law Unit. Ms. Williams met with Ms. Davis and worked with attorney Michael Attali to help her through the paperwork necessary to file a petition; soon the case was referred to volunteer attorney Gilbert Bloom. Mr. Bloom filed the petition, and Ms. Davis was able to start a new life. Later, Ms. Davis sent a letter praising Ms. Williams: “She is very personable, as well as efficient and I highly commend her work on my behalf.” She added, “Without the support of [Legal Aid and the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association], I would probably still be floundering, and I hope you continue to be a source of assistance for those, like me, who otherwise would find it most difficult to seek bankruptcy relief.”

Ms. Williams, who was recently promoted at Legal Aid, says she is “elated” with the outcome. She adds, “It feels really good to me to let people know that all is not lost. This is just the beginning.”

* Name changed to protect client’s confidence