Perry Thompson just started his new job and the cases are already piling up.

"I walked in and I was told here is your desk and here is the files we have so far. I got about 13 cases yesterday with one of them going to hearing tomorrow," said Perry Thompson, the newest addition to Legal Services of South Central Michigan.

But, he says he's ready to tackle them. With the $60,000 from Ingham County, Legal Services hired Thompson who has nearly 10 years of experience in foreclosure, bankruptcy, and real estate.

"It's what I was doing in private practice. I am just changing my office and not charging clients to pay my own bills," said Thompson.

The Ingham County Register of Deeds has sent more than five hundred letters to citizens informing them their home is one of thousands involved in Michigan's illegal forclosure mess.

"What we sent was letters to people that have been affected by the MERS and Docx scandals, saying to them these are the numbers to get in touch with us or legal aid," said Register of Deeds Curtis Hertel Jr.

Both offices say the calls for free legal services are constant.

"They are ringing off the hook. Since May 1st, we've had about 13 people call us, projection wise, about 350 people will contact us by the end of the year," said Lori Pourzan, the managing attorney at Legal Services of South Central Michigan.

Meaning, Thompson has his work cut out for him keeping Ingham County residents in their home.

"Attorney or no attorney it's difficult to get them (banks) to follow the law because it's easier cheaper and faster for them to say no you're denied," said Thompson. "How many can I handle? I don't know. I guess we'll find out."

Though he admits it's a big job to untangle the County's illegal forclosure web, he says it's a job worthwhile.