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Welcome to the Pro Bono Project!

The Pro Bono Project coordinates private attorneys who generously volunteer their time to provide free legal assistance to individuals who cannot afford an attorney.  If you are an attorney, please see information below to learn about volunteer opportunities, upcoming FREE CLE trainings, volunteer resources and more.  If you are a client seeking pro bono assistance,  click here

   

2012 Pro Bono Awards Luncheon

Congratulations to the 2012 Pro Bono Award Winners!

View our Luncheon Sponsors Here

Thank you to everyone who purchased tables for this year's event!

2012 Luncheon Program with all honorees.

   

Pro Bono CLE Trainings

Basics of Landlord/Tenant Law
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
9:00 am – 12:15 pm
Co-sponsored with State Bar of Nevada
Click here for further details and to register.

Child Custody – A Primer
Friday, July 12, 2013
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Co-sponsored with The Willick Law Group
Click here for further details and to register.

Basics of Representing Abused and Neglected Children
Friday, October 11, 2013
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Co-sponsored with the William S. Boyd School of Law
Click here for further details and to register

Property Division
Friday, November 1, 2013
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Co-sponsored with The Willick Law Group
Click here for further details and to register.                                                                

Basics of Family Law
Thursday, November 14, 2013
9:00 am – 12:15 pm
Co-sponsored by the State Bar of Nevada
Registration Details Coming Soon

   

Pro Bono Project Opportunities for Attorneys

View our Ask-A-Lawyer Opportunities Here

2013 Homeless Assistance Project Schedule

2013 Small Business Project Ask-A-Lawyer Schedule

   

Volunteer Forms

Volunteer Enrollment 

How to E-File in Pro Bono Case

Sample Client Retainer Letter (English)

Sample Client Retainer Letter (Spanish)

Final Disposition Form

State Bar of Nevada Emeritus Attorney Pro Bono Program Application Packet

   

Children’s Attorneys Project Volunteer Resources

CAP Pro Bono Attorney Checklist

Suggested Questions for Caseworker

2013 CAP Support Luncheon Memorandum

Special Education and Educational Surrogate Parent Program Brochures

Kids Court Brochure

CAP Power Point Presentation

Highlights of AB350

New Model of DFS Representation

   

Family Law Volunteer Resources

2013 Family Law Support Luncheon Memorandum

COPE Brochure – English

COPE Brochure – Spanish

Financial Disclosure From

FAQ: Process Service in Pro Bono Cases

   

Bankruptcy Volunteer Resources

Limited Appearance Documents

Memorandum Regarding Application for Fee Waivers

   

2011 Pro Bono Awards Luncheon

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR AWARD WINNERS!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

   
$16,500,000
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$15,865,395
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Help Us Reach our Capital Fund Goal!

Click Here for Details.

Class Calendar

MAY
24

Guardianship Class
May 24, 2013 1:30 - 3:30

MAY
24

Small Claims Class
May 24, 2013 1:30 - 3:30

MAY
25

NO CLASSES
May 25, 2013

MAY
27

NO CLASSES
May 27, 2013

MAY
29

Bankruptcy Class
May 29, 2013 3:30 - 5:30

MAY
31

Small Claims Class
May 31, 2013 1:30 - 3:30

MAY
31

Guardianship Class
May 31, 2013 1:30 - 3:30

JUN
01

Divorce Class
Jun 1, 2013 9:00 - 11:00

JUN
01

Paternity/Custody Class
Jun 1, 2013 11:00 - 1:00

JUN
03

Spanish Family Law Class
Jun 3, 2013 3:00 - 5:00