Funded entirely by charitable contributions, CLA harnesses the legal muscle of a range of volunteer attorneys who provide free legal services to citizens, community groups, local governments, and environmental advocates seeking to protect the health of the Chesapeake Bay watershed and its communities. CLA is the only Bay organization with the capacity to handle almost 100 legal projects each year through our impressive volunteer attorney network. If you are seeking legal help for a water quality issues within the Chesapeake Bay watershed, CLA will connect you with a volunteer attorney who has expertise in one of the following areas of service:
