Over ten years ago, I became involved with The Pro Bono Project. My law firm, Adams and Reese, had been a long-time supporter of the organization and I saw first-hand the difference pro bono makes in the lives of both the clients and the attorneys who provide their time at no cost. In one of my first pro bono cases, I obtained a judgment for $19,500 for construction work that was not completed. Sadly, the client, who was in her 90s, passed away during the proceeding. I recovered the money on behalf of her heirs even after the defendant filed bankruptcy. This, and the other cases I have handled over the years, fulfill the reason I became involved with The Pro Bono Project and continue to do today as Board Chair. I know we can help families who cannot afford to do so address legal problems that disrupt their lives. Successful resolutions contribute to the well-being not only of individual families, but of our entire community.
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Busy is as busy does, and 2018 has been a busy year for The Project and its staff. In between the big move in May, the open house in June, and getting ready for the 30th Annual Justice For All Ball since January – staff members were individually hitting some high notes! Here are just a few highlights from the year so far.
Read MoreJFAB 2017: It’s A Wrap … Well, Not Quite Yet
While the 2017 Justice For All Ball (JFAB) is just a memory – you can still have some fun and add to the final tally. The Last Chance Auction opens today and will be available for bidding until 7:00 pm on Wednesday, November 1. This is not a trick but an extra treat to get your hands on items such as tickets to next year’s 30th Anniversary JFAB, a men’s Armani basket and a new mommy gift package.
View the full Last Chance Auction here.
Read MoreThe Next Generation of Access To Justice Leaders
The Pro Bono Project recently hosted two interns as part of the inaugural year of the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Access to Justice Developing Leadership Intern Program. This program is the result of the collaborative efforts of the Louisiana Supreme Court, Louisiana District Judges Association, Louisiana Bar Foundation, civil legal aid providers, law schools, the Louisiana State Bar Association, and four law firms: Adams and Reese and Phelps Dunbar supported two New Orleans-based interns; and Baker Donelson and Jones Walker sponsored two interns in Baton Rouge.
Read MoreIt's October: National Pro Bono Celebration Is Here
For the past seven years, the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service has shined the spotlight during October on the increasing need for pro bono services, and the lawyers and other professionals who lend their time and talent to those who cannot afford, but need, the services of a civil lawyer.
Read MoreVolunteers Make Pro Bono Count
We’re always asking our volunteer lawyers to tell us why they give their time and talent to The Pro Bono Project and to the pro bono cause in general.
Read MoreThere's A New Rule In Town ...
There's a new rule in town that gives The Project's volunteer lawyers and the hundred of other attorneys in Louisiana a leg up on earning their annual CLE credits.
Read MoreMoving Forward ...
In February, we like to 'share the love' by recounting a recent client success story. We're featuring volunteer Mark Surprenant (r) of Adams and Reese LLP, sharing the story in his own words.
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