Law Practice,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
May 18, 2021
Why do pro bono? A matter of attorney ethics
There is a persuasive argument not only that all lawyers should make the time for pro bono work, but there is an ethical responsibility to help out those who are unable to afford the assistance of an attorney and navigate our system of justice.
David M. Majchrzak
Partner
Rosing Pott & Strohbehn
Litigation, Legal Ethics
501 W Broadway A380
San Diego , CA 92101-3584
Email: dmajchrak@rosinglaw.com
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
David practices in the areas of legal ethics and litigation of professional liability claims.
Heather L. Rosing
Founding Partner
Rosing Pott & Strohbehn
Legal Malpractice (Specialist), Business Law
501 W Broadway, A380
San Diego , CA 92101
Phone: (619) 990-5566
Email: hrosing@rosinglaw.com
Northwestern Univ School of Law
Heather serves as the chairperson of the Legal Ethics and Law Firm Risk Management Practice Group, as well as the Lawyers and Accountants Practice Group. She is an appointed advisor to the State Bar of California's Rules Revision Commission.
Some people will read the title of this article and may think it just is not for them. The practice of law can be challenging and busy, with too much to do and too little time. There are not enough hours in the day to fit in pro bono work. Other lawyers may already give back to the community in other ways and not think about taking on a pro bono case. But please read on. There is a persuasive argument not only that all lawyers should make the time for pro bono work, b...
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