What is the cost of the service?
The ILAP charges no fees for its services.

Will my identity be reported to my partners, employer, the courts or a disciplinary committee?
Absolutely not.

Does an attorney have to leave practice to undergo counseling and treatment?
The ILAP director recognizes that every situation is different, and works with each individual to explore options that work best in a particular situation.

Does the person who takes the calls understand how drinking can escalate under the pressures of a busy practice?
Hugh Grady, director, is a recovering alcoholic and drug addict. He credits a similar program, the Oregon Attorneys Assistance Program, with saving his life. (Hugh describes his experience in detail on the ILAP Web site — see “Hugh's Story.”) An accredited drug and alcohol counselor, Hugh has a broad perspective on alcoholism, drug addiction, depression and the other stresses of the practice of law.