MINNEAPOLIS, July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today DeWitt LLP
announced its attorneys R. Leigh
Frost and Lauri Ann Schmid
were recognized by the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) as
2023 "North Star Lawyers Pro Bono All-Stars."
They both provided 50 hours or more of pro bono legal services
to low-income individuals in the community at no fee and without
expectation of a fee. Frost and Schmid were among 736 MSBA members
certified as North Star Lawyers Pro Bono All-Stars for pro bono
work volunteered in calendar year 2023. The combined efforts
totaled 79,800 hours of pro bono service, which equates to nearly
$20 million in free legal advice.
About Frost:
Frost advises clients throughout the
Twin Cities and surrounding areas on matters including
divorce, child support, custody and visitation, spousal
maintenance, and domestic abuse issues, specifically including
Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders. She earned
a J.D. from William Mitchell College of
Law and a B.A. from the University of
Minnesota.
Her affiliations include being a volunteer with the Tubman
Safety Project, a presenter and author, for the Minnesota
Continuing Legal Education, including the Annual Family Law
Institute, a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association,
Hennepin County Bar Association, Amdahl Inns of Court, and
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.
Frost was recognized by the Tubman Safety Project as a Family
Law Attorney of the Year, by Super Lawyers® for her
Family Law experience, and by the Minnesota State Bar Association
as a North Star Lawyer since 2012. Additionally, Chief Justice Gildea recognized Frost for her pro bono
contributions.
About Schmid:
Schmid's experience includes navigating the complexities of
Trust & Estates planning, assisting businesses on a wide range
of issues, advising clients in relation to real estate
transactions, and advising individuals and businesses facing
financial challenges in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases.
She earned a J.D. from Hamline
University School of Law and a B.A. from Concordia College. Schmid is admitted to practice
in Minnesota and the U.S. District
Court for the District of Minnesota. She is also an active member of the
Minnesota State Bar Association's Bankruptcy Section.
Schmid has been recognized by Martindale-Hubbell as a Client
Champion in the Silver, Gold and Platinum categories.
Additionally, she has been recognized as a Super Lawyer by Super
Lawyers – Minnesota, has been
recognized as a North Star Lawyer by the Minnesota State Bar for
her pro bono efforts since 2016 and is the recipient of the
Raeder Larson Public Service Award.
Additionally, Chief Justice Gildea
recognized Schmid for her pro bono contributions.
About DeWitt
DeWitt LLP was founded in 1903 and is one of the ten largest law
firms based in Wisconsin, with an
additional presence in Minnesota.
It has more than 130 attorneys practicing in Green Bay, Madison and Greater
Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Minneapolis, Minnesota and has the experience
to service clients of all scopes and sizes. DeWitt is known for its
work in a variety of legal areas including background screening,
business law, employee stock ownership plans, employee benefits,
intellectual property, patents, trademarks and copyright law,
construction litigation, employment relations, environmental,
estate planning, family business, family law, litigation, real
estate, tax law, and more. Additional information is available at
dewittllp.com.
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