Rural Attorney Shortages and Legal Deserts: How States Are Expanding Access to Justice examines a growing challenge facing rural America. Many rural communities do not have enough attorneys to meet the legal needs of residents, farmers, families, and local businesses. Rincker Law attorneys Sam Ellis and Cari Brett Rincker recently examined several efforts aimed at addressing this problem, including expanded …
Rural Law Practice in the News: Addressing Legal Deserts and Expanding Access to Justice in 2026
Rural Law Practice in the News: Addressing Legal Deserts and Expanding Access to Justice in 2026 highlights critical developments shaping the future of legal services in rural communities. This article is based on a recent publication authored by Sam Ellis of Rincker Law, PLLC, with Cari B. Rincker serving as co-editor in the Illinois State Bar Association Rural Practice Newsletter. …


