City Bar Justice Center – Cancer Advocacy Project

Who We Are

The Cancer Advocacy Project provides cancer patients and survivors with no-cost legal information, advice, and brief services. Experienced volunteer attorneys prepare life-planning documents such as wills and advance medical and financial directives, counsel clients on issues related to discrimination in the workplace and help challenge unjust treatment by health insurance companies. The Cancer Advocacy Project does not see clients in their office and does not provide legal representation in court.

How to Get Help

At this time we are offering remote services. Leave a message to (212) 382-4785 with your contact information and brief description of your legal issue, and your call will be returned within three business days. All intakes are done by phone. Please gather any relevant documentation and have it easily accessible.

Who We Serve

Area(s): Bronx County, Kings (Brooklyn) County, New York (Manhattan) County, Queens County, Richmond (Staten Island) County

Language(s) Spoken

• Portuguese / Português
• Spanish / Español

Circumstances and languages in which interpreters are provided

Can provide interpreters for approximately 20 different languages.

Income Guidelines

The Cancer Advocacy Project services clients at 350% of the poverty level.

Client may be responsible for the cost of an appeal filing fee for a health insurance dispute.

Is this organization accessible by wheelchair?: YES

Does this organization provide access for the hearing impaired?: YES

Type of Help

This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:

• Brief Advice
• Self-Help Materials
• Other