by Antonio Michaelides | May 18, 2022 | Antonio Michaelides, Law, Lawyers, Pro Bono Work, Uncategorized
Introduction If you are struggling to make ends meet or have been denied benefits for which you qualify, a lawyer may be able to help. These lawyers work pro bono and take their services on a case-by-case basis. Some requirements need to be met to qualify for this...
by Antonio Michaelides | Apr 18, 2022 | Antonio Michaelides, Lawyers, Pro Bono Work
As an attorney, doing pro bono work is one of the best ways to burnish your image, attract new clients and place your practice in good standing within your profession. Even though thousands of people seek free legal help every day, not all pro bono opportunities are...
by Antonio Michaelides | Jan 10, 2022 | Antonio Michaelides, Lawyers, Pro Bono Work
The phrase “Pro Bono” is short for the Latin term “pro bono publico”, which means “for the public good.” It’s usually associated with the legal profession and means providing legal services and resources to clients who aren’t able to afford legal help. As...
by Antonio Michaelides | Nov 16, 2021 | Antonio Michaelides, Fulfilling, Pro Bono Work
Pro bono public, or pro bono, is any work done for the public good and not for compensation. It’s common practice with lawyers and those in creative fields, and while it does essentially boil down to doing work for free, it can be personally fulfilling...
by Antonio Michaelides | Sep 10, 2021 | Antonio Michaelides, Law, Pro Bono Work
Devoting more of your law firm’s time to pro bono cases will have broad-reaching benefits for your firm and its attorneys. It will allow your employees to work in areas of law that are outside their normal routines, which will help them grow as...
by Antonio Michaelides | Aug 20, 2021 | Antonio Michaelides, Covid-19, Pro Bono Work
The COVID-19 pandemic has made pro bono services more necessary than ever. People have lost their jobs and homes. Poverty levels are rising. We’re seeing more communities being disenfranchised than ever before. The gap between those who can afford legal help...
