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“In the area of medical malpractice,
Gene Moen and his firm set the standard.”
“When my best friend died due to medical care, Gene agreed
to take the case even though there were very serious
challenges. I am a demanding attorney with a nearly
30 year career, and I know what excellent work looks like.
Gene and his team exceeded expectations and outperformed
across every measure. Gene and his team are -- plain and
simple -- the best in the business.” s i n
- Spencer Nathan Thal, Attorney
Poulsbo, Washington
115 NE 100th St., Ste. 220
SERVE ON A WSBA COMMITTEE,
LEGAL SERVICE PROGRAM BOARD,
OR VOLUNTEER AT A CLE
For volunteers who are unable to provide legal advice at a clinic, or direct
or limited representation due to conflicts issues or a full work schedule,
serving on a WSBA committee, legal
services program’s board of directors,
or at a CLE as a volunteer instructor
are all valuable ways to engage in pro
bono publico work. Not only does the
time spent on those activities count
towards an attorney’s total pro bono
publico hours, 6 the experiences also
offer valuable insights into the provision of civil legal aid in Washington
state and the various organizations
working to meet low-income clients’
civil legal needs.
For example, the WSBA Pro Bono
and Public Service Committee works
to promote pro bono and public service programs throughout the state,
as well as conduct research into the
barriers keeping members of the legal
profession from getting involved in
pro bono work. Some of the committee’s recent projects include working
with the American Bar Association to
conduct and evaluate a survey of pro
bono activity in Washington, submitting a question regarding RPC 6. 1
to the Washington Law Component
of the state bar exam, recruiting and
increasing the number of Moderate
Means attorneys in rural counties, and
promoting the WSBA’s various public
service projects.
All members of the legal profession
can also seek out the volunteer lawyer
programs (VLP) run by their respective county bar associations. Serving
on a VLP board is a great way to make
connections in the local community,
gain experience with non-profit governance, and help meet the tangible
civil legal needs of low-income Washington residents.
This month, the WSBA celebrates
the wonderful and varied forms of pro
bono publico contributions made by
its members every day. Make sure to
NOW MORE THAN EVER,
WASHINGTON RESIDENTS
ARE IN NEED OF SKILLED
LEGAL PRACTITIONERS
WHO CAN PROVIDE THEIR
SERVICES PRO BONO OR
AT A REDUCED RATE.
