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Supreme Court’s Pro Bono Recognition - Deadline to apply September 1st

Posted on: Aug 8, 2017

The Supreme Court’s Attorneys for Justice program recognizes attorneys who have done 50 or more hours of pro bono work in a calendar year.  Attorneys can apply to be recognized when they renew their license with the BPR or they can apply using the attorney application. Law offices can also be recognized if the attorneys in the office do an average of 50 or more hours of pro bono work per attorney.  The recognition recipients receive is a certificate signed by all of the Justices and an electronic version of the Attorneys for Justice seal which they can use on their websites, letterhead, and marketing materials.

Local attorneys will be recognized during the KBA Annual Supreme Court Dinner on September 6, 2017. 

Attorney and Law Office applications regarding 2016 pro bono service must be returned by September 1st to the following:

Access to Justice Coordinator
Administrative Office of the Courts
Nashville City Center, Ste. 600
511 Union Street
Nashville, TN 37219
Fax: 615-741-6285
Email: ATJInfo@tncourts.gov