Why Volunteer Through ABA Free Legal Answers?

• ABA Free Legal Answers™ offers a convenient pro bono opportunity that attorneys can fit into their schedule. Attorneys can log in and provide answers 24/7/365 from any location with an internet connection. It is especially convenient for volunteer populations with restricted time in which to provide pro bono, such as law firms, corporate law department,s and government attorneys, as well as part-time, retired, and at-home attorneys.

The ABA Provides

• Malpractice insurance for all volunteer attorneys through the Florida site.
• National staff person to maintain the legal answers web portal.
• Question queuing management, data collection, and analysis.
• National recognition by name or firm for over 50 hours contributed in a year.

Pro Bono Legal Provides

• Helping Florida lawyers (including judges) reach 100% pro bono participation.
• Team development and peer networking for all 20 Judicial Circuits and out-of-state members.
• Leadership training and live events.
• Fun stuff too, like law firm, circuit, individual attorney, and law school competitions. 
• Recognition for all participants and for those wishing anonymity.
• Relieving lawyer staffed legal aid programs from spending essential direct client resources on pro bono activity administration.

Simple Steps to Register and Participate 

• Step One: How to Sign Up.

• Step Two: How to Answer Questions on Free Legal Answers.

WHAT WE FOUND THAT MAY OR MAY NOT HELP YOU DECIDE TO VOLUNTEER.

• Feb. 16, 2021

ABA Recognizes Nelson Mullins for Pro Bono Legal Services

Katten Recognized as ABA Free Legal Answers 2020 Pro Bono Leader by American Bar Association