Volunteer Lawyers Project

The Volunteers Lawyers Project is a Florida Justice Institute project which helps people with current civil claims find pro-bono representation. Survivors who have not yet filed a claim with the Southern District of Florida Federal Court, should contact the Florida Justice Institute instead via mail, phone, or email.

Willing to represent/consider cases from: Cases filed by pro-se plaintiffs (someone who is representing him or herself in court, without a lawyer) are referred to the Volunteer Lawyers’ Project (VLP) by the Southern District Court of Florida. A determination is then made as to whether the plaintiff is qualified for free services.
Legal assistance offered includes: VLP obtains pro-bono (free) legal representation for qualified pro-se plaintiffs who have filed cases in the Southern District Court of Florida. In addition, VLP accepts mail from prisoners and phone calls from families of prisoners who are seeking information.
Fees:  Free
Additional Information: The Volunteer Lawyers Project also provides services in Spanish. Se ofrece servicios en Español.