The State Bar of Texas Legal Services to the Poor in Civil Matters Committee and State Bar of Texas Legal Services to the Poor in Criminal Matters Committee are seeking nominations for pro bono awards. Forms to nominate deserving individuals, groups, or entities that perform exceptional work in legal services to the poor are available … Continue Reading
The State Bar’s Legal Services to the Poor in Civil Matters and Legal Services to the Poor in Criminal Matters committees seek nominations for the Pro Bono Excellence and Indigent Defense awards. Recipients should be deserving individuals, groups, and entities that perform exceptional work in the field of legal services to the poor. Nominations are … Continue Reading
In a report released by the Legal Services Corporation’s private attorney involvement, or PAI, section, Texas was named 2018’s top state for combined pro bono and compensated cases closed at 7,365. LSC, an independent corporation created by Congress to fund legal assistance to low-income individuals, examined the services of legal aid programs it assists nationwide … Continue Reading
The deadline for nominations for the State Bar of Texas Pro Bono Excellence and Indigent Defense awards has been extended until Friday, March 3, at noon. Every year the bar’s Legal Services to the Poor in Civil Matters and Legal Services to the Poor in Criminal Matters committees call for nominations of individuals, groups, and … Continue Reading
Texas attorneys, paralegals, and law students can enter for a chance to win an iPad mini 2 this month in a contest for Celebrate Pro Bono Week. The State Bar of Texas Legal Access Division’s Pro Bono Texas is giving away the tablet as a part of Celebrate Pro Bono Week, an annual event that … Continue Reading
In response to her father's struggle with homelessness, Jessica Crute looked for a way to make a positive impact in the lives of those who are without a home in Harris County. With a mission to promote education and advocacy through public art projects and collaborations within the community, Crute sought out legal assistance in obtaining 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status for the nonprofit Voice of the Homeless.… Continue Reading
