Parker Poe Honored for Outstanding Commitment to Child Advocacy Program

April 15, 2013 - PRLog -- RALEIGH, NC (April 15, 2013) – Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP was recognized for its outstanding pro bono service and commitment to the North Carolina Guardian ad Litem (GAL) program. Attorneys in the program help advocate for abused and neglected children who would otherwise go without legal representation in court.

The NCGAL volunteer attorneys are an integral part of the program’s purpose to keep juveniles in the state safe from harm. The advocates willingly stand and act on behalf of the 15,000+ children who are in need of legal services.

Parker Poe has been actively involved with the program for a number of years in handling pro bono appeals. In 2012, Parker Poe handled 25 percent of all the GAL appellate cases. This year, they have committed to maintaining that number while taking on new cases each month.

About Parker Poe
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP has more than 200 lawyers in five offices located in major markets across North Carolina and South Carolina. The Firm provides legal counsel to large commercial and public organizations on litigation, corporate and regulatory matters. It has been recognized in recent years as one of the fastest growing law firms in the United States and as an award-winning leader in the use of technology to provide better and more efficient service to domestic and international clients. For more information, please visit www.parkerpoe.com.