Conkle, Ellis, Fergus & MacDowell actively represents clients on a pro bono (no fee) or partly pro bono (significantly reduced fee) basis. Our resources are finite, however, and we can only accept a limited number of pro bono cases at any given time. We have adopted some general guidelines regarding pro bono work, as follows:
- As is the case for any client, we must be competent to represent the client regarding the matters in question, and our representation of the client must not present a conflict of interest with any of our other clients.
- The matter must not be so time-consuming as to interfere with our representation of our other clients.
- We prefer to accept cases based on compelling need and the likelihood that our representation will have a positive effect on as many people as possible aside from the client.
- Criminal defendants who are unable to afford counsel will have court-appointed counsel serve them at no charge. Therefore, it is unlikely that we will accept criminal defense matters on a pro bono basis.
