The assistance the Foundation provides meets all of the criteria of the highest forms of charity. The Foundation tries to enable the lawyer to meet immediate needs and to become self-sufficient. The lawyer seeking assistance in ensured confidentiality. This enables a lawyer in trouble to admit a problem, and to seek assistance, without endangering the continuing commitment that lawyer has to his or her clients to remain strong and to protect the integrity of the client's legal needs.
Confidentiality also allows lawyers receiving assistance to retain their pride and self-respect.
It is not often that we are called upon to help each other. Please be as generous as you can when you receive the phone call. Please call Heidi Mahon at Bar Headquarters at 852-8687.