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Myth #3: Pro bono services are needed only in a narrow range Four out of ten respondents (41.8%) thought that more pro bono work may be done if lawyers had a wide range of opportunities from which to choose. In fact, a wide range of opportunities is available ― from bankruptcy, to family law, to immigration, to wills and probate, to guardianships for seniors, children and developmentally delayed adults, to advice and counsel sessions with seniors or the homeless, to working with emerging businesses and non-profits, to civil rights actions in Federal Court, to assisting homeowners seeking to avoid foreclosure, to aiding victims of crimes such as sexual assault and identity theft, to working with the CASA program, to making presentations on legal topics to low income people. You can also serve by being a mentor to a less experienced attorney or by assisting in relevant training sessions. The truth is, so long as you are providing pro bono legal services to persons of limited means, or to organizations that address the needs of persons of limited means, the range of pro bono projects is limited only by your willingness to contribute your time. Just 66 The Advocate • May 2012 check out the pro bono pledge form on the IVLP link from the Idaho State Bar website at http://www.isb.idaho.gov/pdf/ ivlp/ivlp_pledge.pdf (also available in the Desk Book). There is something for everyone. Myth #4: No training, no support Nearly 49% of the respondents thought that more pro bono would be done if free CLE training were available. It is available. Training is offered through IVLP, various Bar sections, Idaho Legal Aid, and other organizations. We need to do a better job of advertising those free CLE opportunities on the Bar’s website and we will do so. Mentoring is also available through IVLP, an incentive suggested by 33.8% of the respondents. If IVLP does not have a volunteer mentor available in a particular subject area, many lawyers simply call a local attorney who handles the type of case in question. Many lawyers use this informal procedure to find out what they need to do on a particular type of case and very few lawyers will hesitate to provide the information needed, if no conflict is involved. MEDIATION ARBITRATION DISCOVERY MASTER HEARING OFFICER FACILITATION EDUCATION SEMINARS NEUTRAL EVALUATIONS SMALL LAWSUIT RESOLUTION ACT The point is that many of the things lawyers perceived to be roadblocks to the performance of pro bono service simply do not exist. There are no further excuses to hold one back from helping indigent individuals. Fill out a pro bono pledge form and send it to IVLP. Urge others to do likewise. There is a great need for help and I know we can step up to the task. About the Author Justice Jim Jones served as legislative assistant to former U.S. Senator Len B. Jordan for three years, commencing in 1970. He started a law practice in Jerome in 1973 and maintained it until he was elected as Idaho Attorney General in 1982. Justice Jones served two elected terms as Attorney General. Following the completion of his second term, he established a private law practice in Boise, which he maintained until being elected to the Idaho Supreme Court in 2004. He was re-elected in 2010. During his tenure as Idaho Attorney General, he argued three cases before the United States Supreme Court. Justice Jones is married to Boise author, Kelly Jones. They have three children, Kathy, Jon, and Kristi, as well as seven grandchildren. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION MERLYN W. CLARK Please visit www.hawleytroxell.com for Mr. Clark’s full curriculum vitae. P. 208.388.4836 F. 208.954.5210 mclark@hawleytroxell.com
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