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Civil pro bono legal services in New York State

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Naomi

On top of the startling news from Missouri, here’s this from New York State. A big, big rah! Just to highlight, this is in contemplation of coming up with funding for pro bono civil–not criminal, which is already funded although … Continue reading →

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Pro bono legal advice: Big firm makes big announcement

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Naomi

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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New pro bono service for Housing Court tenants

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Naomi

Great news. It’s called Poverty Justice Solutions: New Class of Tenant Advocates New York Law Journal September 3, 2015    Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman met Tuesday with recent law school graduates who will spend the next two years as fellows … Continue reading →

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