Pro Bono: The Need in Our Communities (with Robert Forseth)

The need for flexible payment options and pro bono services is great throughout Wisconsin. Robert Forseth is executive director of Rural Access to Justice Inc, of Waupaca. The firm is the recipient of the 2023 Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year. He shares some observations about why and how attorneys should take on pro bono cases.
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