I'm considering helping a family friend out, have you ever represented someone pro bono? What are things to be mindful of?

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Do you think the case will take a long time? Can you financially take on a client pro bono?

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Do you fully support their position about the case? Is this a conflict?

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I’m addition to the time commitment considerations, do you have malpractice insurance?

I'm not required to in my state, do you know any companies I should look into?

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Do not go shouting that is a pro bono case, sometimes those cases take more time that expected, and more energy if you take the commitment do not expect to do less.

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