Counsel Carolina Receives 2020 Small Firm Pro Bono Award from the North Carolina Bar Association

Our firm is honored to be the recipient of the 2020 Small Firm Pro Bono Award from the North Carolina Bar Association. Every year, only one small law firm in the state - based on peer nominations - is recognized by the NCBA Pro Bono Committee for its work giving back to the community. From the North Carolina Bar Association:

“The Law Firm Pro Bono Awards recognize law firms for their commitment to pro bono service through the contribution of pro bono hours, the percentage of billable hours devoted to pro bono work, the number and percentage of firm attorneys providing pro bono legal service, the firm’s creative approach to pro bono engagement, the consistency and sincerity of its pro bono program, and the presence of a law firm culture that is grounded in the observance of Rule 6.1 (Voluntary Pro Bono Publico Service) of the Rules of Professional Conduct.”

Courtesy of North Bar Association’s Announcement:

“In less than one year, Counsel Carolina has found a way to serve almost 800 people. Why is that remarkable for a law firm? Because of the way they’re doing it.

Since April 2019, Counsel Carolina has been bringing their office to clients – instead of the other way around.

Through the use of a 33-foot RV, Counsel Carolina is able to meet clients in places and at times most convenient to them. Counsel Carolina’s mission is to close the Justice Gap, and they do this by hosting free legal advice events, volunteering thousands of hours of pro bono services, and partnering with community organizations to expand their reach.

By bridging the obstacles that prevent regular, everyday people from getting the legal help they need, Counsel Carolina functions as a community legal resource for the underserved.”

Click here to see all of the award recipients.