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Farmer Jaffe Weissing’s triple play of giving – legal aid is the real winner
Ask any non-profit organization or charity what type of contribution is most valuable – time, talent or…
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Foundation upgrades online pro bono news and information
The Florida Bar Foundation is working to streamline and improve statewide online pro bono news and information in order…
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Southern Legal Counsel forces change in policy of denying indigent litigants filing fee waivers
by Jennifer Etienne When Gainesville-based Southern Legal Counsel (SLC) took as clients of a group of homeless people arrested for being in a St. Petersburg park after closing time, they…
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Florida Legal Services prevents Medicaid HMOs from limiting care based on family members’ jobs
Mike Cornelius cares for his wife Carol at their home in Tampa during the 120-plus hours…
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Seminole County Legal Aid partners with library to serve more veterans
(L-R) U.S. Rep. John Mica, along with Seminole County Legal Aid President Steve Kramer, Board Members Michael Sasso…
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Pro bono help brings a mother’s six-year wait to a joyful end
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Family Law Section gives its third $75,000 gift to The Florida Bar Foundation
Florida Bar Foundation President Donny MacKenzie, left, and CEO Bruce Blackwell, right, accept a $75,000 check…
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Foundation-funded project protects the rights of chronically ill children to specialty care
Alex Rodriguez, 11, was one of five petitioners in a rule challenge brought by the Florida State University…
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A decade of partnership puts an end to 275 years behind bars
James Bain embraced his sisters on the steps of the Polk County Courthouse Dec. 17, 2009, the…
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Foundation CEO Bruce Blackwell to receive 2016 Tobias Simon Pro Bono Award
Florida Bar news story Attorney Bruce B. Blackwell of…
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A long legal road leads to a permanent home for Brittney
Brittney Carroll, 11, smiles broadly…
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