Any Lawyers out there

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on DU how does Pro Bono work, work. Thanks

[marybourg]

1. The lawyer doesn't get paid. nt.

[4 t 4]

2. I know that but

is it mandatory, volunteer. Firms that make over a certain amount or what. Why does anyone do it and once again how does it work ?

[eyesroll]

6. Depends on the state.

In WI (where I will be licensed in May but am not now), no lawyer is required to do pro bono work. However, the bar association strongly suggests lawyers do 50 hours a year, or contribute the equivalent in salary or billing to a legal charity. Lawyers here do it because they want to, or to generate paid business later, or for the same reasons people do volunteer work in general. Pro bono work can be actually taking cases, or it can be hosting a seminar on divorce for low-income domestic violence victims, or staffing a help line for an hour or two.

Large firms tend to do a bit of pro-bono work, not because they're required to but because it looks good.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. "Pro bono" literally means "for good."

The term is used by lawyers to mean providing legal services for free, as a public or charitable service, that a lawyer would otherwise charge for. Many large law firms do pro bono work, including criminal defense stuff. The Innocence Project is a good example of a major pro bono effort. If you want specific information about how pro bono services are provided in your area, you could contact your state's bar association.

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4. thanks much, more info please ?

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

8. That's all I can give you. If you want specifics you will have to contact the bar association.

Pro bono work is required in some states, not in others. How much and how it is done depends on the jurisdiction and the particular firms.

[eyesroll]

5. Pro bono means "for the good" in Latin.

And as for how pro bono services work, it depends on what kind of case you have/advice you need and what you're looking for.

Legal Aid societies generally handle things like family law (divorces, domestic violence restraining orders), evictions, elder/disability law, and so forth. Some regular law firms take some cases on contingency--that is, they don't get paid until you do. We associate that with personal injury, but employment law (wrongful termination, discrimination) and contract/collection can also be done on contingency.

[TexasObserver]

7. Lawyers do pro bono work for people, usually based upon the attorney's preferences.

Some like to help people they know, some like to support specific areas of need.

Some work with groups that simply try to find a lawyer for those cannot afford one, on a volunteer basis.

You should consult your State Bar's website online, and look up its Pro Bono program or programs. You will find a wealth of informations, including phone numbers.

[4 t 4]

9. Thanks. all I was thinking

is why is it only applied to law how about applied to real estate mogul's or other enterprises ? Please just work with me here Thank You ahead of time for anything helpful.