Defend the lowly and the fatherless; render justice to the afflicted and the destitute. Rescue the lowly and the poor; from the hand of the wicked deliver them. Psalm 82
If we are to keep democracy, there must be a commandment: Thou shalt not ration justice. Justice Learned Hand
I will never reject, from any consideration personal to myself, the cause of the defenseless or oppressed, or delay any person's cause for lucre or malice. So help me God. Wisconsin Attorney's Oath of Office: SCR 40.15.
An applicant for bar admission shall establish good moral character and fitness to practice law. Wisconsin Supreme Court Rule 40.06
A lawyer should render public interest legal service. A lawyer may discharge this responsibility by providing professional services at no fee or a reduced fee to persons of limited means or to public service or charitable groups or organizations, by service in activities for improving the law, the legal system or the legal profession, and by financial support for organizations that provide legal services to persons of limited means. Wisconsin Supreme Court Rule 20:6.1
A court based foreclosure mediation process can successfully bring lender and borrower back from the brink of foreclosure, allowing the parties to negotiate in a more equal bargaining process, preserving home equity for borrowers, cash flow for lenders, and preventing blight for communities.
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