About Us | Pro Bono

“We take great pride in our longstanding service to our communities
through volunteer work and providing pro bono legal services and
access to justice. I’m amazed that so many of our attorneys find a
way to dedicate significant time and energy serving those in need.
It’s inspiring.”                                                                                       
                                                    Charlie Miller, Bernstein Shur’s CEO

Providing pro bono legal services is an obligation Bernstein Shur takes seriously—it’s one of the firm’s core values. As we see more organizations in need, the firm has expanded its commitment to providing pro bono legal expertise in Maine, New Hampshire and beyond.

Each year, the attorneys at Bernstein Shur spend hundreds of hours contributing legal advice to charitable organizations. In 2011, the firm logged 2,400 hours of pro bono services valued at $600,000. This figure represents a 33 percent increase in pro bono hours from 2010.

In addition to pro bono hours, many of our attorneys serve in civic leadership and volunteer roles.

Click here to read about Bernstein Shur’s commitment to pro bono service.

Pro bono hours have increased dramatically in the past several years

2006               678 hours valued at $134,756

2007               752 hours valued at $169,268

2008               1560 hours valued at $312,446

2009               2066 hours valued at $483,144

2010               2,120 hours valued at $530,677

2011               2,400 hours valued at $600,000

2012              2,900 hours valued at $700,000