Pro Bono

Akerman Senterfitt is committed to serving the legal needs of our community and encourages its associates and shareholders to participate in pro bono matters.  Our attorneys are deeply committed to the community and actively participate in a variety of civil and community organizations.

The following are a few recent examples of the firm's pro bono efforts:

• Judge Joseph Hatchett received the 2003 Jurisprudence Award from the Anti-Defamation League in honor of his outstanding career, particularly his work combating bigotry and promoting equal justice for all.
• Counseled the Performing Arts Center Trust in Miami on corporate and development issues.
• Representation of a visually-impaired prisoner in an ADA and Section 1983 federal civil rights lawsuit.
• Representation of the Shelbourne House, a non-for-profit agency that provides housing and social services to HIV positive individuals, in several county administrative hearings concerning corporate and tenant issues.
• Service on the Board of Trustees of First Coast Family and Housing Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization which owns about 700 apartments for low income families.

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