Maryland Pro Bono Service Awards
In order to nominate an attorney, firm, or legal services organization for any of the awards categories please print the below application and fax it to the Pro Bono Resource Center prior to April 1, 2012. If you have any difficulty printing this document please call our office to have an application sent directly to you.
Award Descriptions and Eligibility Requirements
Individual (4 awards)
All four awards are dedicated to practitioners who have demonstrated outstanding commitments to pro bono service for those in need. The Lee A. Caplan Award is geared toward a solo or small firm practitioner who has rendered pro bono service over many years. The Alex Fee Award is sponsored by the Young Lawyers Section (YLS), and is given to a member of the YLS who is making a significant pro bono contribution either directly or through a pro bono organization.
Member of Judiciary
This award honors any judge or master who has contributed to the overall pro bono effort by encouraging participation among attorneys, or increasing access to the judicial system for legal services for low-income clients.
Pro Bono Program
This category includes all pro bono provider programs, legal services programs with pro bono components, and groups coordinated to deliver pro bono legal services to indigent clients.
Law Firm
This award recognizes innovative approaches to the delivery of free legal services and the encouragement of participation by the greatest number of attorneys relative to that firm's size. Both large and small firms will be evaluated by the level of commitment to pro bono service within the firm.
Government or Corporate Legal Department
Any public agency or private corporate department which incorporates pro bono legal services to the poor into its general practice will be eligible for this award
‘Herbert S. Garten’ Special Project Award
This award recognizes an individual, group, firm, or ad hoc group that has initiated a special project that enhances the delivery of legal services for low-income persons and meets the above criteria.
Non-Legal or Organizational Involvement Award
This recognizes individuals or organizations providing non-legal services which have made a substantial contribution toward the delivery of pro bono legal services to low-income clients. Examples of those eligible for nomination include, but are not limited to, court reporters and printing companies that donate in-kind services, or accountants who assist on legal cases.
If you would like to nominate someone to receive an award please download the application below.
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