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Helping Lawyers Help People
Every lawyer, regardless of professional prominence or professional work load, has a responsibility to provide legal services to those unable to pay, and personal involvement in the problems of the disadvantaged can be one of the most rewarding experiences in the life of a lawyer. The American Bar Association urges all lawyers to provide a minimum of 50 hours of pro bono services annually. Neb. Ct. R. §3-506.1 cmt. 1
What Clients are Saying
“The attorney was the soul of professionalism. Efficient and
kindness. She was thorough and diligent…and with full
consideration of my wants and needs.”
What Volunteers are Saying
It's our duty to help all citizens governed by our Constitution.
We are to supply “Equal Justice before the Law.”
What Clients are Saying
“The attorney was very kind and helpful.
When I talked to him
on the phone, he knew who I was. He talked to me (not down
or at me). He made
sure I understood each part of the process.”
What Volunteers are Saying
It is an honor to assist fellow community members as they endeavor
to work their way through the legal system. Many of the people
seeking assistance at the Self Help Desk are struggling with very
difficult life situations, limited education, and minimal financial resources.
What Clients are Saying
“VLP was meticulous in working to pair me with
the right attorney
for my needs. They
were always available to me answered all my
questions, and helped me in any way
they could.”
What Volunteers are Saying
I serve the Volunteers Lawyers Project because I care about people
and helping them maneuver through the legal system. I strive to
provide the area with great legal representation.
What Clients are Saying
“The attorney treated us like we were paying
customers, very
kind and thorough. As a
family who has no money to take care
of last wishes we were very impressed and
appreciative.”
What Volunteers are Saying
I volunteer with VLP to help provide legal services to those who
might otherwise not have access, to get experience working with
clients from all walks of life and to learn more about areas of law
outside of my usual practice area.
What Clients are Saying
“I was beyond satisfied with my lawyer. She was very
patient with me and explained everything perfectly.
I really appreciated her work.”
What Volunteers are Saying
I enjoy being able to provide a service to people who cannot otherwise
afford it. I feel that volunteering my time is an essential part of being
a professional in this industry, and sets a foundation for teaching
my daughter that volunteering is important.
Volunteer Lawyers Project
VLP is a statewide pro bono program of the Nebraska State Bar Association, created by Nebraska lawyers with a common passion―an unwavering commitment to pursue equal justice under the law for the less fortunate and unrepresented in Nebraska. The mission of VLP is to improve access to justice for low-income Nebraskans through the delivery of quality pro bono and reduced fee legal services by volunteers. VLP fulfills this mission by developing and managing pro bono and reduced fee programs that are convenient, rewarding, and impactful for Nebraska lawyers. VLP’s vision is to recruit, train and support a volunteer network where lawyers commit up to 25 hours of pro bono legal services annually to help Nebraska’s poor. VLP demonstrates its Vision through strategic planning, collaboration, and continual assessment of its pro bono and reduced fee programs.