Archives: Pro Bono

Texas Bar Foundation grant to help CJP upgrade technology

By Eric Quitugua on December 15, 2017

Posted inNews Pro Bono Texas Bar Foundation

The Community Justice Program, the San Antonio Bar Association’s pro bono project, will be able to expand and upgrade infrastructure thanks to a $20,800 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation. The money will help CJP replace malfunctioning laptops and cover the purchase of other equipment the program needs for its services.… Continue Reading

Harvest Celebration raises $735,200 in pro bono legal services

By Eric Quitugua on November 30, 2017

Posted inNews Pro Bono

Houston area pro bono legal services received a big boost thanks to money raised at the 68th Harvest Celebration at the River Oaks Country Club.… Continue Reading

Pro Bono Spotlight Day 5: Marilyn D. McGuire

By Adam Faderewski on October 27, 2017

Posted inNews People Pro Bono

The State Bar of Texas, the Texas Access to Justice Commission, the American Bar Association, and others proudly support National Pro Bono Celebration Week (October 22-28). Pro Bono week is an opportunity to educate the public about the good work the legal community does to improve the lives of vulnerable Texans and to encourage more … Continue Reading

Pro Bono Week Spotlight Day 4: Brit Inman Swanson

By Adam Faderewski on October 26, 2017

Posted inNews People Pro Bono

Statewide Bankruptcy Pro Bono Project launches

By Guest Blogger on October 25, 2017

Posted inNews Pro Bono

Just in time for 2017 National Celebration of Pro Bono Week, October 22-28, Lone Star Legal Aid, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, and Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, announce the launch of Texas’ new Bankruptcy Pro Bono Project. The result of more than a year of collaboration between LSLA, TRLA, and LANWT, this new project was … Continue Reading

Pro Bono Week Spotlight Day 3: Natalie Smeltzer Fortenberry

By Adam Faderewski on October 25, 2017

Posted inNews People Pro Bono

Pro Bono Week Spotlight Day 2: Gracie Wood

By Adam Faderewski on October 24, 2017

Posted inLaw Schools Pro Bono

Pro Bono Week Spotlight Day 1: Stephen Rispoli

By Adam Faderewski on October 23, 2017

Posted inAccess to Justice Pro Bono

South Texas College of Law Houston hosts Harvey relief training

By Adam Faderewski on October 17, 2017

Posted inHurricane News Pro Bono

A seminar was held to provide lawyers Hurricane Harvey disaster relief training on October 11 at South Texas College of Law Houston. Saundra Brown, of Lone Star Legal Aid’s Disaster Relief Unit, led the training that focused on Federal Emergency Management Agency applications and how to file an appeal for a FEMA denial.… Continue Reading

“Answer-a-Thon” uses Texas Legal Answers to provide virtual pro bono assistance

By Adam Faderewski on October 3, 2017

Posted inNews Pro Bono State Bar

An “Answer-a-Thon” virtual pro bono clinic was held September 21 using Texas Legal Answers, an online website created by the State Bar of Texas and the American Bar Association.… Continue Reading

Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program provides free legal clinics for area residents

By Justine Vasquez on September 28, 2017

Posted inAccess to Justice Law Firms and Legal Departments Pro Bono Special Event Veterans

The Dallas Bar Association and Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas will hosts 11 free legal clinics in October for eligible Dallas County residents. The clinics offer free legal advice and consultation in civil matters for those residents who meet certain income requirements under Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas guidelines. Applicants are asked to bring proof … Continue Reading

Free legal classes for flood victims at “People’s Law School”

By Amy Starnes on September 14, 2017

Posted inAccess to Justice Conference Law Schools Local Bars Pro Bono

Editor’s note: The Houston Bar Association issued the following news release Thursday. This is your chance to learn more about your legal rights, and have fun at the same time. Best of all, it is absolutely free. On Saturday, September 30th, the Center for Consumer Law at the University of Houston Law Center, with the … Continue Reading

Video: How attorneys can assist those affected by Harvey

By Eric Quitugua on September 4, 2017

Posted inHurricane News Pro Bono State Bar

The State Bar of Texas has released a video with information on how attorneys can help those adversely affected by Hurricane Harvey.… Continue Reading

Free legal advice clinics for Harvey evacuees 9/1 in San Antonio

By Lowell Brown on September 1, 2017

Posted inHurricane Pro Bono

Editor’s note: The San Antonio Bar Association issued the following news release Thursday. SAN ANTONIO, TX — The Community Justice Program and the San Antonio Young Lawyers Association are offering pro bono legal advice clinics for evacuees and those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. There is no RSVP or pre-registration required, and walk-ins are welcome.… Continue Reading

Hundreds of lawyers, law students, and paralegals step up to help Harvey survivors

By Amy Starnes on August 31, 2017

Posted inAccess to Justice Hurricane Local Bars Pro Bono

Hundreds of lawyers, law students, and paralegals have volunteered to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey. As of Thursday morning a total of 1,150 individuals had filled out the State Bar of Texas volunteer form to offer a variety of assistance to Harvey survivors. Of those, 556 are licensed Texas attorneys, 469 are lawyers licensed … Continue Reading

State Bar of Texas joins with ABA, FEMA to assist Harvey survivors

By Amy Starnes on August 31, 2017

Posted inAccess to Justice Hurricane News Pro Bono

The State Bar of Texas, the American Bar Association (ABA), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and other organizations have partnered to help provide legal and recovery assistance to people affected by Hurricane Harvey. A toll-free legal hotline (800-504-7030) is available to connect low-income individuals affected by the disaster with local legal aid providers who … Continue Reading

State Bar compiling Harvey-related free legal clinics

By Amy Starnes on August 30, 2017

Posted inAccess to Justice Local Bars Pro Bono Special Event

The State Bar of Texas is compiling a list of free legal clinics for the public in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. The clinic list is updated regularly on the Bar’s Disaster Relief Resources web page texasbar.com/disasters. The clinics can help with insurance questions, landlord tenant matters, consumer and real estate problems, and offer guidance … Continue Reading

Longtime Texas RioGrande Legal Aid leader to retire

By Jillian Beck on July 12, 2017

Posted inNews People Pro Bono

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Executive Director David Hall will retire from his position after 42 years at the helm, the organization announced Wednesday. “It has been my honor and privilege to work alongside colleagues and friends with such inspiring values, compassion, and dedication for justice,” Hall said in a statement to staff announcing his decision. … Continue Reading

Make a difference: Volunteer attorneys sought to help with pro bono legal advice website

By Amy Starnes on May 25, 2017

Posted inPro Bono

TexasLegalAnswers.org, debuting June 1, will operate as a free, online legal advice clinic for low-income Texans, and volunteer attorneys are needed to help answer their questions. The site will allow individuals who meet certain financial guidelines and who need basic legal guidance to log on, post questions, and have them answered by volunteer attorneys across … Continue Reading

Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program names new director

By Jillian Beck on May 19, 2017

Posted inLocal Bars News Pro Bono

The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program has named Michelle Alden its new director, the Dallas Bar Association announced Friday. Alden, a 10-year employee of the program, succeeds Alicia E. Hernandez who took over as executive director of the Dallas Bar Association in January. The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program is a joint initiative of the Dallas Bar … Continue Reading

Harris County legal professionals awarded for pro bono service

By Eric Quitugua on May 5, 2017

Posted inJudiciary News Pro Bono

The Harris County judiciary and Houston Bar Association presented the 2017 Harris County Bench Bar Pro Bono Awards to area law firms and an attorney for their service to local low-income residents. Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht gave the keynote address at the May 3 event, which was held at the Harris … Continue Reading

Austin Bar, local attorneys launch free cancer legal clinic

By Jillian Beck on April 19, 2017

Posted inLocal Bars News Pro Bono

Two young attorney cancer survivors have joined forces with the Austin Bar Association and Austin Bar Foundation to create a free cancer legal clinic. The mission of the clinic—dubbed CANLAW—is to offer free estate planning services to those affected by cancer and their families, the Austin Bar Association announced in a press release. “Given my … Continue Reading

Texas Access to Justice Commission kicks off annual fundraising campaign

By Jillian Beck on April 11, 2017

Posted inAccess to Justice News Pro Bono

The Texas Access to Justice Commission kicked off the 2017 Justice for All Campaign this week, which aims to raise funds for legal aid efforts. Each day, dedicated legal aid defenders, pro bono attorneys, and access to justice supporters rise to the occasion in pursuit of justice for all. United with one goal, they assist low-income … Continue Reading

Dallas volunteer attorneys host free small business clinic

By Amy Starnes on March 14, 2017

Posted inLocal Bars Pro Bono Special Event

The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program (DVAP) will hold a free small business legal clinic this month for Dallas County residents who meet certain financial guidelines. The clinic, which will be held at 5 p.m. March 16 at Grace United Methodist Church, 4105 Junius St. in Dallas, will assist residents with legal counsel on starting and organizing … Continue Reading