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FREE TO ASSIST: A mix of attorneys and law students staff the eviction help desk at District Court in the Garrahy Judicial Complex in Providence. Such pro bono work has declined in some areas since January. In the photo are, from left, Brian Furgal of Rhode Island Legal Services; Roger Williams University law student Michael Dabramo; Suzanne Harrington-Steppen, clinical professor of law and associate director of pro bono programs at RWU Law; and law student Megan Graham.  COURTESY ELIZA VORENBERG

Lawyers try to adapt as pro bono needs rise

Focus 08/15/2025

As Trump administration policies target areas such as immigration, LGBTQ issues and voting rights, the demand for pro bono services among vulnerable organizations and...

THE R.I. DISTRICT COURT ruled Monday that Congregation Jeshuat Israel will not be ordered to evict from Touro Synagogue in Newport, pictured. / COURTESY TOURO SYNAGOGUE

R.I. District Court rules in favor of Jeshuat Israel in Touro...

Uncategorized 08/29/2022

NEWPORT – A local Jewish congregation has scored an early legal victory in its fight to remain in its longtime home, Touro Synagogue. R.I. District...

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