2006 PRO BONO AWARD NOMINATIONS REQUESTED
Monday, August 15
- Organization: The Florida Bar
- Link: http://www.floridabar.org
TALLAHASSEE -- Lawyers who have freely given their time and expertise in making legal services available to the poor are being sought for public recognition by the Florida Supreme Court and The Florida Bar.
The Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Awardis given to an outstanding attorney in each of the state’s judicial circuits.
The Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Awardis a statewide award presented by the Chief Justice to an individual attorney who exemplifies the highest ideals of the profession in assuring the availability of legal services to the poor. The award is named for the late Miami civil rights lawyer Tobias Simon.
The Chief Justice's Distinguished Judicial Service Awardis a statewide award intended to recognize judges for outstanding and sustained service to the public through legal or civic service, especially as it relates to support of pro bono legal services.
The Chief Justice’s Law Firm Commendationis a statewide award that recognizes a law firm which has demonstrated a significant contribution in the provision of legal services to individuals or groups on a pro bono basis that cannot otherwise afford the services.
The Voluntary Bar Association Pro Bono Service Award presented by the Chief Justice is a statewide award to recognize, when appropriate, a voluntary bar association which has demonstrated a significant contribution in the delivery of legal services to individuals or groups on a pro bono basis that cannot otherwise afford the services.
The deadline for nominations isSeptember 30, 2005.Nomination forms and contact information for the circuit committee chairs are available on The Florida BarWeb site.
If you have any questions, please contact the circuit committee chair in your area or contact:
The Florida Bar’s Public Information Office
651 E. Jefferson Street
Tallahassee, Fl 32399-2300
800/342-8060, extension 5669
You can also email Jennifer Krell Davis at jdavis@flabar.org for more information.
The Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Awardis given to an outstanding attorney in each of the state’s judicial circuits.
The Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Awardis a statewide award presented by the Chief Justice to an individual attorney who exemplifies the highest ideals of the profession in assuring the availability of legal services to the poor. The award is named for the late Miami civil rights lawyer Tobias Simon.
The Chief Justice's Distinguished Judicial Service Awardis a statewide award intended to recognize judges for outstanding and sustained service to the public through legal or civic service, especially as it relates to support of pro bono legal services.
The Chief Justice’s Law Firm Commendationis a statewide award that recognizes a law firm which has demonstrated a significant contribution in the provision of legal services to individuals or groups on a pro bono basis that cannot otherwise afford the services.
The Voluntary Bar Association Pro Bono Service Award presented by the Chief Justice is a statewide award to recognize, when appropriate, a voluntary bar association which has demonstrated a significant contribution in the delivery of legal services to individuals or groups on a pro bono basis that cannot otherwise afford the services.
The deadline for nominations isSeptember 30, 2005.Nomination forms and contact information for the circuit committee chairs are available on The Florida BarWeb site.
If you have any questions, please contact the circuit committee chair in your area or contact:
The Florida Bar’s Public Information Office
651 E. Jefferson Street
Tallahassee, Fl 32399-2300
800/342-8060, extension 5669
You can also email Jennifer Krell Davis at jdavis@flabar.org for more information.
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[Updated: 07-01-2005 ]
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