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Finding a lawyer: Low bono? Yes, for “modest-income” legal clients
Gee whiz, what a week! Signs of life in the union movement and signs of decency in the legal profession! ‘Low Bono’ Project Aims to Close Gap for Modest-Income Clients Susan Beck, The American Lawyer October 15, 2015 Nineteen New … Continue reading
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Tagged "low bono" legal organizations, Finding a lawyer, legal pro bono organizations
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Pro bono legal advice: Big firm makes big announcement
A number of years ago I inquired of a partner in a big law firm (in the “white shoe” category) why big firms like his did not have easily accessible pro bono sectors. That is, did his firm have lawyers … Continue reading
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Tagged Finding a lawyer, Interpreting lawyers, Lawyers, pro bono legal advice
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In praise of Letitia James, NYC Public Advocate: she’ll sue
Ms. James has filed more lawsuits against mostly city agencies than her three immediate predecessors combined over 20 years. Source, New York Times: Letitia James’s Ease in the Courtroom Informs Her Role as Public Advocate Ms. James, who was a … Continue reading
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Tagged Finding a lawyer, Housing Court, Law and government agencies, legal causes of action, Public Advocate, situations demanding lawsuits
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