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6 Nov 2012, 12:07 pm
Mulligan V, Attorney The phrase "pro bono" comes from the latin phrase "pro bono publico" which means "for the public good. [read post]
2 May 2012, 5:28 am by Susan Cartier Liebel
And as word is spread to the general public regarding an attorney's obligation to do pro bono work, is it unreasonable to believe that lower-income clients will demand lawyers represent them for free or at sharply reduced rates? [read post]
27 Oct 2010, 12:00 pm by Benet Magnuson
Reed contributes her pro bono services because she believes that attorneys are obligated to use their skills and license to serve those less fortunate. [read post]
16 Oct 2007, 9:05 am
" [14]  At best, there is one public interest legal aid attorney per every 6,861 low-income individuals; in comparison, the general population has a ratio of one attorney per 525 individuals. [15] In the end, the debate over the ethical obligation to provide pro bono is superfluous. [read post]
20 Aug 2009, 7:59 am
Enrico Schaefer, an attorney from Michigan, wrote "Does Blogging Help Fulfill Your Pro Bono Obligation? [read post]
1 Jul 2007, 4:05 pm
Here are some quotes:When we began measuring pro bono activity in the '90s, we relied on a version of what's come to be known as The Pro Bono Institute's definition, also known as the Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge. [read post]
26 Oct 2011, 10:35 am
My colleagues and I seek to even the playing field between those litigants who can hire an attorney and those, like Anne, whose entire monthly income could pay for no more than a handful of hours of legal assistance, if that.There are many reasons why attorneys take on pro bono clients: because of an ethical obligation to do so; to gain experience; to help people in need; because it is rewarding. [read post]
31 May 2018, 9:48 am by Rebecca Tushnet
Yeager rejected the claim that Holt had agreed to work pro bono. [read post]
27 Oct 2010, 10:33 am by Guest Blogger
It is re-published here with his permission in recognition of Celebrate Pro Bono Week. [read post]
27 Sep 2010, 2:30 am by Susan Cartier Liebel
And as word is spread to the general public regarding an attorney’s obligation to do pro bono work, is it unreasonable to believe that lower-income clients will demand lawyers represent them for free or at sharply reduced rates? [read post]
28 Sep 2010, 2:30 am by Susan Cartier Liebel
The comment to proposed Rule 6.1 reads: “Most pro bono service should involve civil proceedings where there is no governmental obligation to provide counsel, given that government must provide indigent representation in most criminal matters for no compensation. [read post]
4 Jun 2008, 7:58 am
Indiana is one of eight states that have rejected mandatory pro bono reporting; six other states do require the reporting of pro bono activities. [read post]
22 Apr 2024, 10:00 pm by Sherica Celine
Public Interest, Pro Bono, and Non-Profit Resource Kit offers valuable guidance for those providing pro bono legal services and assisting non-profit organizations and public interest groups. [read post]
1 Apr 2024, 10:00 pm by Sherica Celine
Public Interest, Pro Bono, and Non-Profit Resource Kit offers valuable guidance for those providing pro bono legal services and assisting non-profit organizations and public interest groups. [read post]
1 Apr 2024, 10:00 pm by Sherica Celine
Public Interest, Pro Bono, and Non-Profit Resource Kit offers valuable guidance for those providing pro bono legal services and assisting non-profit organizations and public interest groups. [read post]
12 Feb 2024, 10:00 pm by Sherica Celine
Public Interest, Pro Bono, and Non-Profit Resource Kit offers valuable guidance for those providing pro bono legal services and assisting non-profit organizations and public interest groups. [read post]
18 Mar 2024, 10:00 pm by Sherica Celine
Public Interest, Pro Bono, and Non-Profit Resource Kit offers valuable guidance for those providing pro bono legal services and assisting non-profit organizations and public interest groups. [read post]
13 May 2024, 10:00 pm by Sherica Celine
Public Interest, Pro Bono, and Non-Profit Resource Kit offers valuable guidance for those providing pro bono legal services and assisting non-profit organizations and public interest groups. [read post]
25 Mar 2024, 10:00 pm by Sherica Celine
Public Interest, Pro Bono, and Non-Profit Resource Kit offers valuable guidance for those providing pro bono legal services and assisting non-profit organizations and public interest groups. [read post]