2006-06-20 15:53:13 · 16 answers · asked by mikemac 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Pro bono is a phrase derived from Latin meaning "for the good". The complete phrase is pro bono publico, "for the public good." It is used to designate legal or other professional work undertaken voluntarily and without payment, as a public service. In some cases pro bono counsel may assist an individual or group on a legal case, in filing government applications or petitions or on appeal. If the case is won, occasionally the Judge may determine that the loser should compensate the pro bono counsel.
2006-06-20 15:55:21 · answer #1 · answered by Mike 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When referring to legal services, it means that a lawyer is providing you free counseling and representation b/c you're unable to pay for those services. Some bankruptcy cases are done pro bono, as well as some cases where children are being represented. The lawyer doesn't receive a dime for any pro bono work.
2006-06-20 15:57:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means free, especially in the case of lawyers or legal advice. Lawyers are required to work pro bono for a time after they pass their bar exam.
2006-06-20 15:55:52 · answer #3 · answered by cathcoug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brilliant answers...I could do no better. I worked in a 14 story legal firm in communications....and my ear was always open to know what case went where. The Pro Bono cases were taken very seriously..... perhaps there is a tax cut for the firm in supplying this, and sometimes it is simply a philanthropic deed exempt...wherein a case is believed in....many roads to Pro Bono...and I am grateful they are out there.
Yes, it means to take ona case for no charge at all.....nice to know that there are people out there who will do this isn't it?
2006-06-27 12:32:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Services given for free are often called "pro bono" meaning no charge. I believe "for the Public Good" is probably literally correct because I took Latin. "Pro" among other nuances, does mean "for" and "bono" means good.
2006-06-20 15:58:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pro bono basically it's when a lawyer or an attorney will defend your case for free
2016-05-20 07:08:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pro bono is a phrase derived from Latin meaning "for the good".
you hear it alot when legal issues are at stake. some law firms do so many cases "pro bono" so they can get tax breaks.
2006-06-20 15:56:57 · answer #7 · answered by rita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pro bono publico, Latin for 'for the public good'. It's basically when a lawyer takes on a case for free, usaually for a client with no means to pay.
2006-06-20 15:57:18 · answer #8 · answered by ratboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Free~Done for the public good without compensation~
Here are some pro bono websites:
http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/probono/nosearch/weblink.shtml
2006-06-20 16:02:59 · answer #9 · answered by soplaw2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means offering ones service without cost. Such as when a laywer works pro bono, they are taking the case for free
2006-06-20 15:56:35 · answer #10 · answered by kcman777 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋