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Giving Back is Fundamental to Our Firm

Attorneys in Virginia have an aspirational goal of dedicating at least 2% of their annual work to pro bono (free legal) services.   In our 20 years at ReeseLaw, P.C., we have established a more expansive view of the importance of working within our communities to help those in need. Not only has Kate Reese been named to the Virginia State Bar Pro Bono Honor Roll, but all of our attorneys find ways to deliver free or low-cost services to ensure that Virginia residents have access to legal counsel and support in legal situations.  

What is pro bono for ReeseLaw?

Among other activities, Kate conducts family law conciliations for the Fairfax Circuit Court. As an experienced family law attorney, she makes herself available to the Court and to parties to resolve their disputes with self-determination rather than a Court’s ruling. In addition to being a free service, conciliation has the added benefit of reaching an agreement in contentious matters like divorce and child custody without the expense of resources and time associated with a court hearing or trial. Kate’s decades of experience allow her to assist the parties to understand the stakes and the options at issue in their dispute.

In addition, Kate serves as a mentor through the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) Mentorship Committee to foster family law attorneys’ knowledge and skills.

Finally, Kate continues her work on the Virginia Women Attorneys Association (VWAA) grassroots “You Be the Judge” program, across the Commonwealth, which informs law students and attorneys about the necessary steps to become a judge in Virginia. 

Mario Williams has recently prepared two clients to represent themselves in Court, when they fell upon circumstances that no longer allowed them to afford representation.  Both clients achieved successful outcomes and were extremely appreciative.  Additionally, Mr. Williams contributed pro bono hours this year, representing a family with three young children who were in an unstable situation and are now in a settled, loving home. 

 

Charitable Giving of Time and Treasure is Part of Our DNA

Every year, our entire firm, including staff and attorneys, selects charitable organizations to which we donate in time and treasure. We select our charitable giving in large part through our clients, learning about the impact of life issues on them and other members of the community. Here are some of ways in which the ReeseLaw team has contributed in 2024:

  •  The Feed Fairfax 5K, supporting nutritionally challenged families during summer months when they do not have access to school-provided breakfast and lunch;
  • The Bay Bridge 10K, sponsored by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, providing protection for the Bay and surrounding ecosystems;
  • The Angel Tree through the Salvation Army, providing gifts and clothing for children from disadvantaged families;
  • The Adopt-a-Family program through the Fairfax Department of Family Services, contributing gifts for a family of five, including bicycles, dolls, toys and comfort items.
  • Our team has made donations to a variety of charitable organizations that are specific to our field of practice as well. We contribute to organizations that advance family law in a positive way, support the legal community, help families and children, and otherwise contribute to the well-being of the community. We have donated to improving legal services through the AAML Foundation, VWAA and the Fairfax Law Foundation.
  • In support of clients, business partners and family members, we donated to Alzheimer’s Disease Research and the Crohn’s Colitis Foundation. We regularly contribute to Shelter House, an organization combatting homelessness and domestic violence in Fairfax County, Literacy Matters, and AMP Kids.
  • For our four-legged friends, we have donated to support animal welfare through Wolf Trap Animal Rescue and The Humane Society of Fairfax County.
  • An Emergency Room nurse in Fairview/Asheville, helping the elderly with obtaining basic daily medications (blood pressure, statins, cholesterol, thyroid) in the wake of Hurricane Helene, needed a portable satellite to be successful, and we provided it.

 

A unifying theme of our donations is a commitment to donate to places where most of the money goes to the cause, using sites like Charity Navigator and GuideStar to research how funds are allocated.

ReeseLaw is proud of its commitment to giving back.  As we approach the holidays this year, we plan to continue sharing our blessings with others. We believe that this commitment makes us better lawyers and better people. If you want to work with a firm that is dedicated to its clients, not only as litigants; but as unique individuals with interests, needs, hopes and dreams well outside of the litigation, contact us today.

 

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