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“When I first contacted LSVI, I was in one of the most difficult and frightening periods of my life. I was trying to escape an abusive relationship after suffering serious physical harm. I had medical records documenting the permanent injuries I sustained when my estranged spouse pushed me down a flight of stairs on more than one occasion. After my spouse moved off-island, I knew I needed legal help to protect myself and move forward with my life.

LSVI treated my situation with compassion, professionalism, and determination from the very beginning. They immediately took steps to begin the divorce process and successfully arranged for service of process on my spouse even though he was living off-island. Once the case began, my spouse hired an attorney and the matter turned into a fully contested divorce.

Despite the challenges and the length of the litigation, LSVI stood by me every step of the way. For two years they continued to advocate for my safety, my independence, and my rights. Their persistence and preparation ultimately led to a successful outcome.”

“I came to LSVI during one of the most frightening and overwhelming periods of my life. I had been abused and assaulted by someone who was supposed to protect the public —a first responder public safety officer. The situation escalated into stalking, physical battery, and terrifying incidents involving strangulation and suffocation. I was afraid and unsure where to turn.

When I contacted LSVI, they listened to me with compassion and took my situation seriously. I was able to provide images, video, and police reports that supported what had happened to me, and LSVI carefully reviewed all the evidence. Knowing that the abuser had attorneys representing him in both the civil and criminal matters made the situation even more intimidating, but LSVI never backed down.

LSVI agreed to represent me in the domestic violence case and immediately began preparing to hold my abuser accountable in court. They guided me through every step of the process, explained my rights, and made sure I was prepared for what to expect. Their professionalism and dedication gave me the confidence to stand up for myself.

I am incredibly grateful to LSVI for believing me, standing by my side, and fighting for my safety. Their support helped me reclaim a sense of security and begin moving forward with my life.”

“I turned to LSVI during an extremely difficult time in my life. After my home was damaged during a hurricane because my landlord failed to properly secure a neighboring trailer, I later became seriously ill and struggled to keep up with rent after my settlement funds were exhausted paying for housing and medical needs. LSVI stepped in and helped me obtain rental assistance and worked with me to address serious repair issues in my home while placing my rent in escrow. When my illness worsened and I again fell behind in rent, my landlord filed an eviction case against me. LSVI represented me in court and successfully obtained a dismissal of the eviction action.

Even more importantly, LSVI helped negotiate a fair resolution that gave me time to relocate. With their guidance, I was able to purchase a condominium with help from a relative, and the escrowed rent LSVI returned to me covered my moving expenses. They also helped me prepare a will, power of attorney, and advance directive so I could plan for the future.

Thanks to LSVI, I was able to move into a stable home and regain peace of mind during a very challenging chapter of my life.”

“After I was terminated from my job, I felt that the decision was unfair and retaliatory after I raised concerns about management to the employer’s Board of Directors. My employer claimed I had been fired for misconduct, which led to my unemployment benefits being denied and my wrongful discharge case being dismissed.

I turned to LSVI for help, and they immediately took my case and guided me through the appeal process before the Virgin Islands Department of Labor. Even after my employer retained legal counsel, LSVI continued to advocate strongly on my behalf.

Through their efforts, the case was successfully resolved through a negotiated settlement. I received a monetary award of $5,625, and the employer agreed that there would be no finding of wrongdoing or misconduct against me.

I am grateful to LSVI for standing up for me and helping clear my name while securing a fair outcome.”