Pro se is Latin and means "for self". A person who represents himself in court alone without the help of a lawyer is said to appear pro se.A pro se litigant is a person involved in a lawsuit without the representation of an attorney.
Bankruptcy attorneys should do their work pro bono.
In Pro Per . But I wouldn't suggest in a criminal case , or aynthing serious .
You don't 'find' "Pro Bono" attorneys. They are appointed from a list by the court to either supplement or take the place of Public Defenders.
Contact the local legal aid society for referals for pro bono attorneys or those who charge fees based on the person's ability to pay.
Call the local bar association,
No, they cannot treat pro se litigants any differently than they would treat attorneys; however, courts will be more understanding and lenient with pro se litigants than with attorneys who are trained in the law and procedure. This deferential treatment does not last forever though. If a person chooses to litigate pro se, he will be expected to eventually comply with all rules that attorneys must abide by.
English - pro- fess -or
It depends on where the lawyer is employed, by whom, and their specialty. Government employed and public interest attorneys can earn modest salaries as low as $30k in parts of the country. On the other hand, partners in large law firms in New York and Los Angeles earn millions. Solo attorneys, and those working out of firms, often charge by the hour. Depending on the type of work performed, fees can range anywhere from pro bono (free) to hundreds of dollars per hour. The attorneys, however, do not usually get to keep all of their fees. Much of it goes to pay for overhead (i.e. office rent, utilities, employee salaries and benefits, etc.).
No but they will do it free up front and only take a percent of what you win.
There are several attorney's that will offer no fees unless you win. There is martin and scatt if you are interested in this firm. In my own experience i contacted the local legal aid and defenders office, then they put me in touch with the local bar association to obtain a pro bono attorney.
Unlike traditional volunteerism, pro bono services leverage the skills of legal professionals to help those who are unable to afford a lawyer.You can find more info on probono.website