In a move that is expected to improve access to the civil justice system for low-income individuals, Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman announced at a press conference Wednesday a new Court…
A federal appeals judge recently criticized what he perceived as an undue emphasis by this country’s pro bono lawyers on pursuing higher-profile cases that display an antipathy toward the military.…
As the nation’s economy continues to lag and more and more people are heading to the courts without counsel, lawyers are being urged to take on more pro bono cases.
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Marathon Oil Assistant General Counsel Richard Horstman now says, “I regret that I didn’t start doing pro bono earlier.” Photo by Dave Finsel.
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Since 1998, the Death Penalty Representation Project has assisted 270 inmates in 24 states. Photo by AP Photo/Lou Krasky.
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Alexander with lawyer Alexandra Hess. Photos by Mary Noble Ours.
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Photo of Eileen Heisman by Gene Smirnov.
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