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Does an attorney need to screen clients for income in order to consider it pro bono services?

April 26, 2017attorney bono clients income Pro screen Services

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Does an attorney need to screen clients for income in order to consider it pro bono services?

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No. The Rule makes clear that lawyers need not undertake an investigation to determine client eligibility. Rather, a good faith determination by the lawyer of client eligibility is sufficient.