Pro bono work is a type of legal service that attorneys provide to clients free of charge in order to serve the public good. The term comes from Latin, meaning for the public good. In the United States, most states and the federal government have adopted ethics rules that require lawyers to provide some pro bono services. The American Bar Association (ABA) has established recommendations for the minimum amount of pro bono work required of attorneys, and most law firms have adopted them. Pro bono services are typically provided to those with limited access to legal resources, including low-income individuals, families, and nonprofits, who may not otherwise be able to afford legal help.