What Makes A Lawyer WANT To Take A Case Pro Bono?
A Family Law Lawyer….Dealing with divorce, child custody and et. What makes them want to do it pro bono?
12 Responses
itsjustme
01 Mar 2010
ibjuscoolin
01 Mar 2010
an attractive client…who wears short skirts
yp_Michael_Sonom
01 Mar 2010
Maybe Ethics (ironic with a Lawyer) and publicity to the Firm.
Hipolito M
01 Mar 2010
i think you have to take one yearly plus also if it a high profile case and he wins it makes him look good and gets him more clients
notyou311
01 Mar 2010
Sympathy for the client. Perhaps she is the victim of abuse or her children are.
Hedda Lettuce
01 Mar 2010
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Especially if your ex-to-be is loaded.
Mic D
01 Mar 2010
politics… there are all types of incentives.
robynlyn15
01 Mar 2010
many lawyers do a certain number of cases pro bono for, I suspect, the same reason companies make charitable contributions.
If you need a lawyer, I would contact the American Bar Association or your local chapter, your local legal aid or related organization, or possibly look into some type of prepaid legal service. Also, some places provide mediators, counseling, etc. for free or cheap, especially if kids are involved.
Good luck with everything.
Jaxi
01 Mar 2010
Pro Bono-just means for public good/free of charge-there are Lawyers that work in firms that represent mainly low income individuals/families-Lawyers get paid regardless.
Arthur W
01 Mar 2010
Many states require a new attorney to donate some pro-bono time once they pass the state bar exam
reg
01 Mar 2010
If it’s interesting enough — unprecedented or career-building like historic case, etc.
If it’s a David-Goliath type case where one of the parties is grossly underdog to the other party. Example, the wife is totally without resources and the husband is a bigwig wielding all the power.
If the lawyer is into charity work (forced or voluntary).
If the lawyer sees that the party he/she will represent cannot afford to fight but has to because the other party (who might win) has history of abuse towards the spouse and children.
If the lawyer sees that this case has a potential to generate a wider more profitable clientele. Example: Representing K-Fed to generate publicity for the practice.
If the lawyer sees he can work on contingent — meaning he gets a percentage of the settlement.
REALITY OOO K
01 Mar 2010
Because he is sure he will win and make tons of money for himself or because you are on your knees.
Sorry, but I’ve never known of an attorney who WANTED to do anything pro bono! For your second question, I would tend to believe that there is something in it for the attorney. Even if it’s a bit of poon-tang!