[United States Government Manual] [May 30, 1997] [Pages 715-716] [From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION 750 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20002-4250 Phone, 202-336-8800. Fax, 202-336-8959. President Martha Bergmark General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Victor M. Fortuno Comptroller/Treasurer David Richardson Director, Office of Program Operations John Tull Inspector General Edouard Quatrevaux Director, Communications Robert Echols Director, Government Relations Gail Laster [For the Legal Services Corporation statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 45, Part 1601] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Legal Services Corporation provides quality legal assistance for noncriminal proceedings to those who would otherwise be unable to afford such assistance. The Legal Services Corporation is a private, nonprofit organization established by the Legal Services Corporation Act of 1974, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2996), to provide financial support for legal assistance in noncriminal proceedings to persons financially unable to afford legal services. The Corporation is governed by an 11-member Board of Directors, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Each member serves for a term of 3 years, except that five of the members first appointed--as designated by the President at the time of appointment--serve 2-year terms. The President of the Corporation, appointed by the Board of Directors, is the chief executive officer and serves as an ex officio Board member. The Corporation provides financial assistance to qualified programs furnishing legal assistance to eligible clients and makes grants to and contracts with individuals, firms, corporations, and organizations for the purpose of providing legal assistance to these clients. The Corporation establishes maximum income levels for clients based on family size, urban and rural differences, and cost-of-living variations. Using these maximum income levels and other [[Page 716]] financial factors, the Corporation's recipient programs establish criteria to determine the eligibility of clients and priorities of service based on an appraisal of the legal needs of the eligible client community. For further information, contact the Office of Communications, Legal Services Corporation, 750 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20002-4250. Phone, 202-336-8800. Fax, 202-336-8959. ------------------------------------------------------------------------