Spriggs & Hollingsworth is committed to contributing to the improvement and well-being of our community by performing pro bono legal and charitable services. Our attorneys and staff provide volunteer legal services and support to low-income and underrepresented members of our community on a wide range of issues, including the protection of rights and interests of the elderly, children, veterans, immigrants, and the homeless. In 2006, 34 lawyers and staff contributed a combined total of 976.5 pro bono hours. Four of our lawyers met or exceeded the DC Bar's aspirational goal of providing 50 or more pro bono hours per year.

Partners and associates work together to provide high quality representation of pro bono clients in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies. Attorneys also provide legal counseling for our clients and negotiate settlements on their behalf. Recent cases have involved wills and powers of attorney, child custody disputes, veterans' disability benefits, political asylum, animal cruelty, and the Freedom of Information Act. As a sign of the Firm's support, up to 100 hours of each attorney's pro bono work is treated as billable time when evaluating annual performance.

Beyond legal services, the Firm financially supports local and national pro bono legal service providers. We also participate in community service activities, such as the School Partnership program, food and clothing drives, disaster relief efforts, the annual Lawyers Have Heart run, and Breast Cancer Awareness events.

For additional information about our pro bono and community service efforts, please contact our Pro Bono Coordinator.