New York law firm Marcos & Negron LLP will receive a 2001 Bar Association Pro Bono Publico Award.The ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service established the award in 1984 to recognize lawyers and law firms for extraordinary noteworthy contributions to extending free legal service to the poor and disadvantaged.
"The individuals and firms receiving the 2001 ABA Pro Bono Publico Awards have advanced the cause of equal access to justice through their pro bono work," said Robert Weiner, chair of the ABA committee. "Their extraordinary dedication to serving those who cannot afford to pay for legal services has set an example for the entire legal profession. These awards recipients truly make a difference in the lives of those they serve. They deserve our highest recommendation."
Marcos & Negron has earned widespread recognition for providing low-cost access to justice for thousands from New York's underserved communities whose legal needs would otherwise be unmet.