The Florida Bar Foundation

Providing Greater Access to Justice

Every day, in every city in Florida, we help Legal Aid help those least able to afford a lawyer. We are The Florida Bar Foundation, and we believe the system works best when it works for everyone. Learn more.

The Gift That
Gives Back

Former Foundation President Rod Petrey established a charitable gift annuity with the Foundation because of his belief in the organization's "spectacularly good work for legal justice." Learn more.

Positively Pro Bono

Pro bono attorney Jessica Parker helped Sandra Infante obtain legal temporary custody of her nephew and put her life back together at a time when she felt like she was "drowning." Learn more.

Cy Pres Awards Benefit Legal Aid

A $295,000 cy pres award secured for the Foundation in 2008 by Tampa attorney John Yanchunis will go a long way toward supporting the work of those who represent the state's most vulnerable citizens. Learn more.

Man exonerated after a record 35 years in prison

The night of March 4, 1974, changed the course of James Bain's life forever...
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Legal Aid attorneys give immigrant children a voice

It seemed the doors of opportunity were always shut to Xiomara Medrano...
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Sickened by mold, tenant turns to Legal Aid attorney

After Hurricane Frances completed her soggy rampage through South Florida...
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Speaking of Justice

Cover Story: Settlement agreement brings needed changes to Palm Beach County Schools.

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Pro Bono Report

Sept 2008: Pro Bono: Looking Back, Moving Forward

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Become a Fellow

Fellows are life members of The Florida Bar Foundation; core supporters who believe in the value of justice and the importance of the Foundation's leadership and charitable programs. If you haven't already done so, please consider making your Fellows pledge.

Grant Programs

The Foundation board allocates grant funds annually to the three Florida Supreme Court-approved uses of IOTA funds:

Information on IOTA

Important IOTA News: Did your bank opt-out of the FDIC TAG Program?

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