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FORECLOSURE PREVENTION PRO BONO PROJECT In the first quarter of 2008, Maryland was among the top ten states with the highest number of foreclosure filings. It is estimated that there may be over 25,000 foreclosure events in the state by the end of the year. This creates the potential for the loss of homes and financial ruin for thousands of our citizens. You can help. The Maryland legislature enacted emergency legislation related to the foreclosure process to offer greater opportunities for homeowners to preserve their homes. New notice requirements, additional defenses and modifications to the process itself may enable families and individuals a chance to either prevent foreclosure where feasible or mitigate their losses. They need legal counsel, however, to assist them in the process. We are asking for lawyers to help in any of the following three ways: Direct Representation – Accept loss mitigation or foreclosure defense cases directly from a pro bono referral program Brief Advice and Counsel – Provide free brief advice and counsel to homeowners at foreclosure solutions workshops for the public Of Counsel – Serve as pro bono counsel to non-profit housing counseling agencies working with homeowners We will provide training, malpractice insurance and mentoring support to any pro bono lawyer lending a hand. The next series of free training sessions sponsored by the Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland (PBRC), MICPEL, and Civil Justice are listed below. Please register with PBRC to volunteer and/or to attend a training session. These trainings are free for those agreeing to accept a pro bono case or render 15 hours of pro bono service to the Project..
For more information, contact: 410-837-9379; 1-800-396-1274 (phone) The Foreclosure Prevention Pro Bono Project is coordinated by
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