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Steptoe & Johnson Wins 2023 Pro Bono Law Firm Award

Written by Legal Aid WV

04/15/2024

Steptoe & Johnson is the recipient of the 2023 Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year Award. The firm was presented with the award at the WV State Bar’s Annual Dinner in April 2024.

Steptoe and Johnson receives the Pro Bono Law Firm Award

In keeping with firm tradition, Steptoe & Johnson handled hundreds of pro bono matters throughout the year. Steptoe attorneys’ volunteer work included representing low-income clients in final domestic violence protective order hearings, volunteering for Tuesday Legal Connect, adoptions, assisting charitable entities in incorporation endeavors, and much more. In their work for Legal Aid, Steptoe & Johnson attorneys helped in 35 domestic violence cases, providing 40 hours of service to victims.

About the Pro Bono Firm Award

Legal Aid of West Virginia’s Pro Bono Law Firm award is presented to the law firm that provides the most hours of pro bono representation to West Virginians during a given year.

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