The largest combat mobilization of Wisconsin National Guard troops since WWII will occur early next year when approximately 3,500 members of the guard will be called up for duty in Iraq.
Wisconsin
Lawyer
Vol. 81, No. 12, December
2008
Volunteers needed for ABA Military Pro Bono Project, as
Wisconsin gears up for mobilization
The largest combat mobilization of Wisconsin National Guard troops
since WWII will occur early next year when approximately 3,500 members
of the guard will be called up for duty in Iraq.
The ABA Military Pro Bono Project assists deployed service
members who need legal assistance that they cannot afford. Legal issues
range from family law matters to power of attorney issues to creditor
rights issues. All State Bar of Wisconsin members (resident and
nonresident) who can provide legal assistance are encouraged to join the
project’s referral list.
Requests for help through this project are prescreened by a JAG
lawyer who refers eligible requests to the ABA Military Pro Bono
Project. ABA staff sends these requests to lawyers on the pro bono panel
for the state/locality where the help is needed, and help make a match
once a volunteer steps forward.
Students from the U.W. and Marquette law schools will be available to
assist attorneys with legal research, writing, and other appropriate
tasks.
For more information, visit www.militaryprobono.org;
select “Join This Area” to volunteer.
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