Whether you staff a Legal Clinic, accept Guardian ad Litem cases, or handle a combination of Civil, Family and Consumer matters, our specialists are here to assist you in fulfilling your firmwide pro bono aspirational goals. Let our team do the work – we arrange CLE credit, speakers and mentors for you. For a list of current available pro bono cases CLICK HERE. To schedule a customized law firm virtual presentation or project, email Stephanie Grosman, Esquire, Law Firm Coordinator sgrosman@dadelegalaid.org.
May 4, 2026
Dear Friend and Supporter,
We hope this letter finds you and your firm well. Your colleagues at Dade Legal Aid & Put Something Back Pro Bono Project (“PSB”) are hard at work serving the expanding unmet civil legal needs of our low-income neighbors. These are difficult times for our client community, and we need your firm’s help to continue providing legal services to qualifying low-income residents facing an array of legal problems. Our clients need your help now more than ever.
Please fulfill your Attorney Oath with Dade Legal Aid/PSB, the official pro bono program of our circuit, and sign up your firm to assist those facing homelessness, financial distress, unemployment, divorce, domestic violence, human sex trafficking and other traumatic legal problems. If you are unable to accept a case, please sponsor a clinic, seminar, a fellow or one of projects that provide free legal services to countless vulnerable populations, or contribute the suggested amount of $350 per attorney.
Some of the perks of joining “PSB” include: 100% Law Firm Recognition, Free CLE Training, Malpractice Coverage, Seasoned Mentors, plus personal satisfaction of “giving back” your time, talent and firm resources to helping others. Your financial contributions are invaluable, and the needs are great.
Kindly compete and return the enclosed form with a list of your firm’s attorneys by mail, or simply and securely online here.
Remember to be the one to make a difference. On behalf of the staff and clients at Dade Legal Aid & Put Something Back, thank you for your continued support and generosity.
With gratitude,
Karen Josefsberg Ladis
Executive Director
(305)-579-5733 ext. 2245
Kladis@dadelegalaid.org
Cc: Mark Brown, Esq., Put Something Back
Descriptions of some of our signature law firm projects:
Patent Pro Bono Project – In partnership with USPTO and Arts Business Council, we serve as the patent pro bono program for Florida and Puerto Rico.
Child Advocacy Project – Dade Legal Aid’s Child Advocacy Project, generously supported by Funding Florida Legal Aid and in partnership with the Statewide Office of the Guardian ad Litem, champions children’s cases in Dependency and GRACE Court.
Guardian ad Litem Project – Become a hero and volunteer to serve as a Pro Bono Guardian ad Litem “GAL” in Family, Domestic Violence, Probate and Immigration cases. GAL’s interview children, relatives, and parties and prepare a Report and Recommendations for the Court on the Child’s Best Interests in cases where the parties are without means to hire an attorney. Our team mentors you throughout the process.
Legal Intake, Consumer, and Housing Clinics – If you and your firm or Voluntary Bar Association are interested in staffing a legal clinic, now is the perfect time to begin! Attorneys provide counsel and advice, brief services and legal guidance at locations throughout our community. Our team assists with selecting the clinic for your firm, screening and referring potential clients, and other arrangements.
Bankruptcy Project – Bankruptcy attorneys accept cases, staff clinics, and serve as mentors to law students. Following clinics, those in need of further assistance with Chapter 7 & 13 are referred to Put Something Back pro bono attorneys, law firms and law schools clinics. Financial Literacy workshops are also provided.
Volunteer Lawyers for the Art Clinics – Assist struggling artists, emerging arts groups, and creative collaborations in need of your expertise. In partnership with Arts Business Council for over 25 years, topics include Taxation, Employment, Intellectual Property, Formation, and By Laws.
Heirs Protection and Prevention Clinics – Clients are referred to us to help low income clients who need help with Wills, Estate Planning, Deeds, Probate, Real Property, Mortgage Foreclosure and Property Disputes.
Small Claims “How To” Workshops – Workshops are presented by to educate pro se litigants with claims in Landlord Tenant and other matters under $8,000. Litigants may watch a presentation online and learn about the small claims court process.
Disaster Relief – Please contact PSB@dadelegalaid.org to volunteer to assist disaster survivors in the aftermath of disasters and life-changing events. Please consider offering your time by providing free legal services to fellow Floridians in their time of need.