Dear Northern District Bar Members,
The Court currently has three opportunities for attorneys to volunteer as pro bono counsel for trial ready cases. Please refer to L.R. 83.3 regarding the establishment of the Pro Bono Panel of the Northern District of New York. The following cases are currently awaiting pro bono counsel:
1. 9:15-cv-771 (GTS/TWD) Lewis v. Cowan et al (Syracuse Trial)
2. 9:15-cv-317 (GTS/TWD) Peele v. Donah et al (Syracuse Trial)
3. 9:06-cv-1308 (FJS/DEP) Kotler v. Jubert et al (Syracuse Trial)
*Stand-by Counsel only. Trial is set for 10/19/2016
Please remember that pursuant to Local Rule 83.3 (g) attorneys who accept a pro bono appointment may seek reimbursement for expenses incident to representation of indigent clients by application to the Court. Reimbursement or advances shall be permitted to the extent possible in light of available resources and, absent extraordinary circumstances, shall not exceed $2,000.
If any firms or counsel are interested in one of the above opportunities, please contact Nicole Eallonardo in the Clerk’s Office, at Nicole_Eallonardo@nynd.uscourts.gov for further information. Accepting one of the above assignments will fulfill the requirement under Local Rule 83.3. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Thank you,
Lawrence K. Baerman, Clerk of Court
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