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Brian
Petroski, an associate with
Echard and Snyder in Mount
Pleasant, was recently named
Pro Bono Attorney of the
Year by the Westmoreland Bar
Foundation. This award is
given to the attorney who
has provided note-worthy
volunteer legal
representation of indigent
Westmoreland County
residents.
Mr. Petroski provided over
85 hours and represented
seven clients in bankruptcy
and other consumer matters
through the Pro Bono
program. “I find that
representing Pro Bono
clients is rewarding and it
is obvious that there is a
real need for these
services,” explained
Attorney Petroski. President
Judge Daniel J. Ackerman
made the award presentation
at the annual meeting of the
Westmoreland Bar
Foundation.He detailed
Attorney Petroski’s
dedication to his clients
and indicated that Mr.
Petroski represents an
attorney who exemplifies the
ideals of the legal
profession.
The Pro Bono program of
Westmoreland County provides
free legal representation to
those who qualify according
to income guidelines and
case merit. This past year
the members of the
Westmoreland Bar Association
volunteered their time to
represent almost 500
individuals on civil
matters.
For more information about
Pro Bono, call 724.837.5539
or if you are in need of an
attorney, call the Lawyer
Referral Service of
Westmoreland Bar Association
at 724.834.8490.
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