Breaking News
Thursday, April 2: Office of People’s Counsel (OPC) has developed Information Sheets to answer questions on utility bills, bill payments, and service disconnections for each gas and electric utility, and single Information Sheets for water services and for phone and internet services.
Monday, March 30: We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Court of Appeals and Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera for placing a hold on residential eviction cases and foreclosures statewide.
WHAT WE DO
PBRC’s mission is to inspire and enable the Maryland legal community to meaningfully serve those in need.
PBRC is the pro bono arm of the Maryland State Bar Association.
OVER 80% OF ALL PEOPLE WHO NEED CIVIL LEGAL HELP IN MARYLAND CANNOT AFFORD IT.
PBRC WORKS TO CLOSE THAT JUSTICE GAP.
TRAINING FOR VOLUNTEER LAWYERS
PBRC coordinates live and online training programs for volunteer lawyers in a variety of substantive law areas in exchange for a pro bono commitment.
PROJECT INCUBATION
PBRC facilitates the incubation of new and innovative pro bono projects targeting the most acute legal needs of the community and engages volunteer lawyers in those efforts.
POLICY & ADVOCACY
PBRC convenes conferences to strategize ways to enhance the pro bono delivery system, monitors Maryland rules and pro bono policies, and advocates for equal access to the justice system.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & SUPPORT
PBRC connects lawyers to meaningful pro bono opportunities based on their interests and geographical preferences.
PROVIDER SUPPORT
PBRC provides resources, support, and technical assistance to public interest legal advocates and promotes collaboration within the Maryland legal services community.
RECOGNITION
PBRC recognizes outstanding volunteer lawyers, firms and others for their dedication to the delivery of pro bono civil legal services to Maryland’s disadvantaged.
PUBLICATIONS
PBRC prepares and distributes resource guides for legal services providers, advocates, and the general public.
WHO WE ARE
PBRC is the only statewide non-profit clearinghouse for legal professionals dedicated to offering free civil legal help to the most vulnerable and disenfranchised members of our community. Our goal is to ensure that all Marylanders have equal access to the legal system regardless of their socio-economic condition. As the designated pro bono arm of the Maryland State Bar Association, we play a unique role as the support, training and advocacy center for pro bono activities. We build capacity within the bar and legal services community by providing technical assistance and support and promoting policies and practices which inspire a strong pro bono culture. We actively respond to acute legal needs by incubating innovative pro bono service projects and coordinating education and service-based learning opportunities that target specific problems or populations, impacting thousands statewide. Our ultimate mission is to open the doors of justice for all.
