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LSC Honors FRLS Pro Bono Attorney
At age 67, successful businessman and former Florida state legislator, Carl Domino, decided to attend law school. After getting certified to practice in the state of Florida, Domino found himself gravitating towards family law, joining FRLS’s Pro Bono Program in 2016.
Frequently Asked Questions
I am a retired or inactive attorney from another state. Can I get involved?
Yes! You can provide Pro Bono services under the Florida Bar Emeritus Rule.
Are there any opportunities to take on leadership roles, such as mentoring junior attorneys or working on high-profile cases?
Absolutely, we welcome mentorship, or being able to take and schedule phone calls with our staff attorneys working on a difficult case that we may need assistance in with your expertise and additional guidance.
By signing up for our Pro Bono team we can have you as a listed resource for our local coordinator to reach out to when one of our staff attorneys is needing assistance and set up a conference call or Zoom meeting with you.
Also, we are always looking for dedicated and experienced attorneys who can volunteer and provide full representation for clients in great need!
Can I learn a new area of law through this opportunity, and do you offer CLE credit for my participation?
We keep our Pro Bono attorneys updated on applicable CLE opportunities, live webinars, and potential offerings. We also provide information to other Network and CLE events that we are hosting.
By signing up, am I committing to take a case?
No. By signing up you are giving us permission to contact you and ask you to review a Pro Bono matter. We will NEVER refer a case to you without asking you first. If we ask you to take a case and you are too busy, just say “no” and we will ask another attorney.
When you say “yes” to a Pro Bono request, you are only agreeing to an initial consultation with the client. We ask that you meet with the client with a specific goal in mind, like representing the client Pro Bono for a specific issue, but the scope of your relationship with the client will be determined by you after the first meeting.
Will I be responsible for any expenses related to my Pro Bono case, such as court fees or malpractice insurance, and can I request attorney's fees for my work on the case?
FRLS covers your malpractice insurance including deductible. We will also pay certain expenses such as postage, mileage, copies, depositions, transcripts, etc. For any individual costs over $200.00 you will contact your local Pro Bono coordinator for prior approval.
We encourage you to ask for attorney fees. If fees are awarded, you may keep the fees or choose to donate part or all of your fees to FRLS. If you are able to obtain fees and choose to keep them, we will simply not report the case to our funders as a Pro Bono case.
Even after retirement, there are still opportunities to continue making a difference in the lives of low-income communities without committing to a full work week.
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Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of our sponsors and partners. In accordance with IRS regulations and Florida Statute 496.411, all sponsor recognition provided by FRLS is value-neutral and non-promotional.
Sponsor acknowledgments may include the sponsor’s name, logo, website, contact information, and general location. FRLS does not promote, endorse, or advertise any sponsor’s services or products. No calls to action, qualitative claims, pricing information, or comparative language will be used in any recognition content. This ensures full compliance with charitable solicitation laws and helps protect the integrity of our mission. For questions regarding sponsorship or this policy, please contact the FRLS Marketing & Communications Department at Marketing@FRLS.org .
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