A dedicated group of attorneys were honored at the annual pro bono recognition event in St. Johns County.
Their efforts helped ensure the voices of the poor, elderly and disabled were heard.
At a reception held at Flagler College, judges, legal services staff, colleagues and family members applauded their efforts and thanked them for their service.
Clients received pro bono assistance in a wide range of areas, including family and consumer law.
Cases were identified by St. Johns County Legal Aid, an office of Jacksonville Area Legal Aid.
“To say that we appreciate the work of our amazing pro bono attorneys is inadequate,” managing attorney Megan Wall said. “Our gratitude and the gratitude of these clients cannot be expressed in words.
“When more of the underserved among us are represented we all benefit and we come a little closer to our goal of access to justice for all,” Wall added.
Sincere appreciation is extended to the hundreds of pro bono attorneys throughout Northeast Florida for the thousands of pro bono hours provided each year. For pro bono opportunities in the 4th Circuit and beyond, attorneys are encouraged to contact Para at [email protected].