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The Pro Bono Project does not provide referrals to private attorneys.
We primarily support local and statewide volunteer lawyers programs, local and statewide bar associations and non profit agencies efforts to develop resources to assist people needing pro bono legal assistance. If you are looking for pro bono legal assistance (free legal assistance), please go to www.lawhelp.org/nc.
North Carolina Lawyers Saving Homes
A Foreclosure Prevention Project of the
North Carolina Bar Association Foundation
and the Real Property Section
Red Flag Review FAQs
Do I have to attend the CLE training in order to volunteer?
Yes. At this time, the NC Banking Commission requires training attendance. * They are looking at other means providing training. Remember that the November 19 session is available as a web cast.
Will I have to meet with clients?
No. Your participation with the Red Flag Review program is limited to reviewing files accessible online through a secure site from the NC Banking Commission.
How will I be assigned cases?
The NC Banking Commission’s staff will regularly post matters for review by its volunteers. You will also be periodically reminded that there are matters available for your review.
Will I have to travel outside my area?
No. The Red Flag Review matters will be handled in the privacy of your home or office. You will not meet with clients, homeowners, banks or their attorneys.
What about confidentiality?
The NC Banking Commission will ask you to sign a confidentiality agreement before handling any matters.
Do I have to handle two matters in exchange for the complimentary CLE tuition?
Yes. Your CLE tuition was complimentary based upon your agreeing to handle two Red Flag Review matters from the NC Banking Commission.
Who do I call if I have problems with my password to access Red Flag Review matters?
You should contact Will Corbett at wcorbett@nccob.gov or 919-733-0577 to let him know that you are having problems.
What do I do if I wish to discontinue participating with this project?
Please contact Michelle Cofield at mcofield@ncbar.org or 800-662-7407 to discuss this matter.
What if I want to handle a loan modification negotiation or an actual foreclosure?
Please contact Legal Aid of North Carolina’s Mortgage Foreclosure Project at johnniel@legalaidnc.org.
I’m not an attorney. Can I participate?
Yes. Non lawyers (e.g. mediators, paralegals and law students) may help with Red Flag Reviews. Loan modification negotiations and actual representation at foreclosures are open for NC licensed attorneys only.
CLICK HERE! For a letter from Robert W. Allen, Real Property Section Chair regarding this project.
Pro Bono Awards Information
Each year, the North Carolina Bar Association presents the following awards to honor attorneys who have provided significant legal assistance to low income people in North Carolina. To nominate someone for any of the awards in the following section please click here!
- William L. Thorp Pro Bono Attorney Award - Pro Bono Attorney Award established in 1984 to recognize lawyers who provide exceptional pro bono legal assistance to low-income citizens in North Carolina. In 2002, the award was renamed in the memory of Bill Thorp, a founder of Legal Services of North Carolina, Inc.
- Deborah Greenblatt Outstanding Legal Services Attorney Award Established in 1991, this award is awarded to an outstanding legal services attorney.
- Chief Justice Award - This award, established in 1989, recognizes an outstanding bar association that has made extraordinary contribution in support of pro bono legal services.
- Large Law Firm Award - Established in 1997, this award is given to one of the 25 largest law firms in North Carolina for their commitment to providing pro bono legal assistance.
- Smaller Law Firm Award - Established in 1999, this award is presented to a firm employing five to 15 attorneys.
- Law Student Group Project Award - Established in 2002, this award is presented to a law student group for an excellent pro bono project.
- Other Awards - YLD Younger Lawyer Pro Bono Award and Intellectual Property Section Pro Bono Award.
I. Beverly Lake Public Service Award
- Dr. I. Beverly Lake Public Service Award - The Dr. I Beverly Lake Public Service Award annually recognizes an outstanding lawyer in North Carolina who has performed exemplary public service in his or her community. The voluntary service of this attorney may have occurred with a non-profit organization or with a number of groups in the community as well as through elective or appointive office.
Champions of Justice Volunteer Recruitment Campaign
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This signature volunteer recruitment campaign seeks to recruit more attorneys to provide pro bono civil legal assistance to those who are unable to afford an attorney. If you are already providing pro bono civil legal assistance, the campaign seeks to gain your recommitment. Pro bono files are screened and referred through the legal aid network. Statewide free legal service providers also need your help.
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- Need Free (or Reduced Fee) Legal Help?
If you have a civil legal matter and you need an attorney but cannot afford one, it is possible that there is a local legal services (or legal aid) office or a volunteer lawyers program which may suit your needs. Lawhelp.org helps low-and moderate-income North Carolinians find legal help and information.
Lawhelp.org/nc
- North Carolina Bar Association Projects
Register Your Project Now If you, your bar association, section, division or committee operate a project, please register it here. The Pro Bono Project maintains a list of all pro bono projects and opportunities available in North Carolina. Please fill out this form to register your project. We will help you publicize this project.
Operation Legal Eagle NC For our assistance project for military personnel and their families who have been activated to fight the war on Terrorism in response to September 11, 2001.
- Hospice
- Elder Law
NC Center For Non Profits Pro Bono Program Members from the Administrative Law, Business Law, Labor and Employment Law, Tax Law Sections and Young Lawyers Division volunteer to provide one-hour legal assistance to smaller non profits in North Carolina.
Habitat for Humanity The General Practice, Small Firm and Solo Section developed the Habitat for Humanity formbook for use by attorneys handling closings for Habitat for Humanity homeowners.
Lawyers in the Schools
This is the Law Pamphlet series This signature pamphlet series is available to members of the public. The pamphlets include general information about separate areas of law, some of which are in Spanish. If you wish to order these pamphlets for your office, firm or agency, please contact us.
- Volunteer to be an Arbitrator
- Law School Projects Law schools in North Carolina have active pro bono programs and participate in various pro bono projects across the state.
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Pro Bono Opportunities The Pro Bono Project in conjunction with the Young Lawyers Division maintain this publication to help all members of the legal community locate volunteer opportunities. Included are a description of the opportunities along with a volunteer sign up form.
- Benefits of Pro Bono Booklet The Young Lawyers Division produced this booklet which describes the many benefits of pro bono as told by members of legal profession, including ABA president A.P. Carlton, past NCBA president Larry Sitton and Court of Appeals Judge Linda McGee.
- Newsstand Resources
NCBA Pro Bono Clearinghouse Information maintained in this clearinghouse will help with program development and implementation, list links to nationally recognized organizations such as the ABA Center for Pro Bono, outline NCBA pro bono library materials and list CLE manuals and video tapes that may be helpful to pro bono attorneys.
North Carolina Pro Bono Coordinators Manual The materials contained in this manual may be adapted for any pro bono program in North Carolina, but have been developed specifically for the legal services community in North Carolina. For information on adaptability, please contact us.
Doing What's Right The NCBA Guide to Pro Bono Projects for Sections and Divisions is revised annually. It contains information about developing and implementing NCBA section, division and committee projects. It's a one stop guide to developing these projects within the NCBA.
Benefits of Pro Bono Booklet The Young Lawyers Division produced this booklet which describes the many benefits of pro bono as told by members of legal profession, including ABA president A.P. Carlton, past NCBA president Larry Sitton and Court of Appeals Judge Linda McGee.
This is the Law pamphlet series This signature pamphlet series available to members of the public. The pamphlets include general information about separate areas of law. If you wish to order these pamphlets for your office, firm, business or agency, please contact us.
North Carolina Bar Association Foundation Continuing Legal Education Our CLE department continues to be a leader in providing top quality continuing legal education programs. Program videos are available for check out, but not CLE credit. Program materials are available for purchase.
Reports From time to time the NCBA issues reports on matters of interest to the legal services and poverty law community. These reports are available here.
NC Casemaker Online legal research that is available to NCBA members only.
- Surveys
Large Law Firm Survey Firms employing 16 or more attorneys in their collective North Carolina offices should complete this form. We are interested in learning about large law firms' commitment to pro bono and public service.
Smaller Law Firm Survey Firms employing 5-15 attorneys in their collective North Carolina offices should complete this form. We are interested in learning how smaller law firms handled pro bono and public service.
Lawyer Survey In order to assess what kinds of activity North Carolina attorneys participate in, we ask you to complete this survey. Results identifying individual attorneys will not be published. Collective information may be used publicly.
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