Championing Justice

Our firm’s century-long commitment to helping those in need and advancing justice is at the heart of our mission. It’s an important part of who we are, what we do, what we believe in and what we value.

Since the firm's founding in 1925, our philosophy has been to give back in ways that make a meaningful difference to those who need it most in the communities where we work and live. Known for building strong relationships based on trust and compassion and achieving positive outcomes in our pro bono undertakings, our firm dedicates the necessary resources to help enable their success.

We recognize the growing severity of unmet legal needs in the communities we serve and are mindful that major law firms like ours must, in the finest traditions of our profession, play a leading role in addressing these needs. In addition to direct avenues of receiving pro bono matters, the firm maintains long-standing partnerships with legal services organizations, including regional legal aid organizations, state and federal bar associations, the Governor's GI Initiative, and others.

Through our pro bono work, we assist diverse individuals and communities, including the indigent, those of limited means without access to legal services, and nonprofit organizations.

Our Work

Recent examples of pro bono matters Gunster attorneys have undertaken for those in need include:

• Access to justice
• Housing and land use matters
• Access to health care or health treatment
• Litigation assistance
• Access to family
• Hurricane and other disaster relief efforts
• Veterans’ issues
• Guardianship of persons not otherwise able to care for themselves
• Access to sustenance and fulfillment of other basic needs
• Immigration
• Court appointment and Court requested assistance on civil rights matters

Recognition

Gunster attorneys have been recognized for outstanding pro bono work by the American Bar Association and other organizations and Legal Services of Greater Miami welcomed Gunster to its Leadership Circle, in recognition of our commitment to providing pro bono legal services to low-income residents of Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. 

Pro Bono Policy, Committee and Commitment

The firm's commitment to pro bono work is a hallmark of our public service philosophy and firm culture. Our formal Pro Bono Policy encourages all firm attorneys and recruits to match their interests and passions to charitable endeavors, causes and legal opportunities in their communities, and we provide billable hours credit to all attorneys for their pro bono work.

Co-chaired by shareholders Sarah Lea Tobocman and David Wells, Gunster’s Pro Bono Committee is composed of shareholders, associates and business professionals throughout the firm committed to serving public interest needs. To learn more about pro bono opportunities or if you have questions, please contact Community Relations and CRM Director Maureen Jaeger.