Connecticut Legal Services, Inc.
Marcus Vickers is a Staff Attorney specializing in Elder Law at Connecticut Legal Services, Inc., since November 2022. In this role, Marcus provides legal advice and representation in eviction matters, working on trial preparations and settlement negotiations. Previously, Marcus worked as a Document Review Attorney for various companies, utilizing Relativity for document reviews and redaction duties. Additionally, a Summer Law Clerk at Clark Firm, PLLC, involved drafting transactional documents and preparing litigation materials. Marcus's legal journey began as a Legal Intern at Catholic Charities of Southern New Mexico, assisting with immigration documents and performing legal research. Marcus obtained a Juris Doctor from the University of Dayton School of Law and holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees from New Mexico State University, one in Government and another in Theatre Arts.
Connecticut Legal Services, Inc.
Our mission is to provide access to justice and protect the critical civil legal rights of low-income individuals and families through representation, systemic advocacy, advice, collaboration, and education. We serve low-income families in 122 of the 169 Connecticut communities (our sister agencies serve areas of greater Hartford and greater New Haven). Our service area includes hundreds of thousands of families eligible for our services. We protect and secure critical civil legal rights for our clients and advance access to justice for all Connecticut residents. We produce optimal individual and community results, and continuously strive to increase the impact and efficiency of our work. Our staff are our greatest asset. They are supported by their work environment and enriched by the individual and collective difference they make. Our partners, funders, and the communities we serve view us as a trusted partner and recognized leader. Our Board members are active ambassadors for our organization and create access to resources, expertise, and relationships to support our work.